Ellis Island tours, things to do and tickets

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4-Hour Morning Tour
Avoid the crowds with an earlier departure to Liberty Island. Pre-reserved ticket included.

4-Hour Afternoon Tour
Visit the Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island in the afternoon with a knowledgeable guide. Pre-reserved ticket included.

30-Min Express Tour
Enjoy a 30-minute tour with an expert guide, who will lead you through Battery Park before hopping on the ferry. Pre-reserved return ferry ticket included.

Get up close and personal with Ellis Island and the Statue of Liberty - two NYC landmarks. Enjoy an entertaining, professional guide to help you navigate the crowds and show you where to capture all the great views and photos on this tour.

Book in advance to skip the tickets lines on the ferry from Manhattan to Liberty Island. Then learn about both iconic sites as you enjoy a fully guided tour of the grounds at both Liberty and Ellis Island with admission to Statue of Liberty Museum and The Immigration Museum at Ellis Island both included.

Visit two of New York's most historic attractions on this 4-hour tour of the Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island. Enjoy priority boarding on the ferry to Liberty Island and — together with you small group and guide, explore Liberty Island and get a a spectacular view of NYC. Then, visit Ellis Island, where you’ll learn about the vast immigration that took place here between 1892 and 1954.

On this tour you purchase your own ticket, giving you the opportunity to gain access to the pedestal of the Statue of Liberty, something no tour company can provide.

Set sail to see Lady Liberty with up close views from the water. Get your cameras ready for amazing breathtaking views. Cruise next to Ellis Island, the most famous entry point to the United States, now housing the famous Ellis Island Museum. See One World Observatory, the Brooklyn Bridge and more from remarkable vantage points.

Your 5-hour Fully Guided Tour begins with meeting your tour guide at 24 State Street where you will make your way to the Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island Ferry. Board the ferry for your first stop, Statue of Liberty where you will receive a personalized overview of Liberty Island. Continue on the Ellis Island where you will hear interesting facts and history and see the Ellis Island Immigration Museum. Return to Battery Park where you will walk over to the 9/11 Memorial, right next door to the 9/11 Museum with the option to upgrade to include an entry ticket. You will also be next door to the Freedom Tower. Experience this moving tribute and remember those who lost their lives.

Relax and unwind on this 1.5-hour evening Jazz cruise on a 1920s style yacht. This cruise features a main glass enclosed observation cabin with comfortable bench seating throughout, as well as an open bow. Each booking party will be assigned a private table separated by Plexiglass. Listen to live music by the jazz trio, whose members may play anything from classic jazz standards by Gershwin, Cole Porter, and Duke Ellington to new renditions of Motown songs, R&B grooves, and today's hits. Cruise along the Hudson River and experience many major lower Manhattan sites.

[Best Valued 2-Hour Experience. All tour guides use large 11" x 17" photos to add richness to your experience.] Wall Street is a renown symbol of economic might and ironically also the embodiment of corporate greed. This tour provides a deep insight into how consulting firm, investment banks, and financial markets work. Going forward it covers the 2008 Financial Collapse and the headline news of GameStop. Then proceed to a detailed understanding of how cryptocurrencies work.

No Wall Street tour will be complete without a full explanation of why in 2020, oil prices plummeted from $18 a barrel -$37. Yes, oil producers were paying people $37 a barrel to take it off their hands. This tour exposes financial charlatans and is the perfect primer for those interested in how finance and financial markets operate.

We’ll visit the Wall Street District and the World Financial Center.

First make a guided visit to the 9/11 Memorial and learn about the area and the tragic events of that day. Then, experience New York City Skyline from the water on a 50 minute boat cruise.

Get up close to the Statue of Liberty for great views and photos all from the comfort of the boat. Enjoy the New York City skyline and get great photos of New York's most famous buildings including, The Empire State Building and One World Trade Center.

Experience the beauty of the Brooklyn Bridge from all angles including the unique and unforgettable view of this New York City icon from beneath.

This is a 50 minute non-stop sightseeing cruise you will not get off the boat until you return to the dock where you boarded.

Looking for the best view of the Statue of Liberty? Our tours offer the best views of the Statue of Liberty and other New York City landmarks as you cruise the waterways. During your experience, you’ll also get to cruise by Ellis Island, the Brooklyn Bridge, Manhattan’s impressive skyline, and more!

You’ll get endless opportunities to take a selfie or group photos as you walk around the first deck of the vessel. Learn about New York’s historic landmarks with a live tour guide. Food and beverages are also available for purchase onboard. Book your Statue of Liberty tours now for the best views of New York’s landmarks from our cruise!

If you want to see essential New York City landmarks and enjoy the best price, Liberty Cruise Standard is the best option for you. While cruising on the water, you’ll learn about the history behind the Statue of Liberty and other New York City landmarks with our live tour guide. Book now to secure your spot on our sightseeing cruise!

This daytime sail offers the perfect opportunity to sit back and relax while you take in close-up views of the Statue of Liberty, Ellis Island and the Manhattan skyline.

Beat the crowds on an early access tour of New York's famous landmarks. After meeting up with your guide at 8:30am, you will be well on your way to experiencing the 9/11 Memorial, Wall Street, Battery Park, the Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island.
Tickets Include:
Priority entry into the Screening Facility Queue saves you wait time at the departure point.
Round trip ferry service to Liberty Island (grounds of the Statue of Liberty) and Ellis Island (Ellis Island National Museum of Immigration)
Access to the grounds of Liberty Island and Ellis Island.
Statue of Liberty Museum includes three interactive galleries that tell the Statue of Liberty National Monument history.
Audio Tours of Liberty and Ellis Island are included in Arabic, English, French, German, Hindi, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Mandarin, Portuguese, Russian and Spanish.

Step aboard New York City’s only floating designated landmark and cruise along New York Harbor while tasting a stunning international selection of wines. During your relaxing sail, learn about the fine wines chosen especially for that day's sail and savor delicious pairings of cheese while enjoying breathtaking views of the Manhattan skyline, the Statue of Liberty, Ellis Island, Battery Park, Brooklyn Heights and the other treasures of New York Harbor. This 1.5-hour wine-centric sailing adventure makes for a informative, relaxing, casual afternoon with friends and family.

See all that Ellis Island, the Statue of Liberty and Battery Park has to offer in this VIP ACCESS: Ellis Island, Statue Liberty and Battery Park Tour. After meeting your guide at the meeting location, you will then take a 30-minute guided walking tour of Battery Park. Afterward, your guide will escort you through the Reserve Access Line to the Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island Ferry and you will begin the unguided portion of your tour to Liberty Island to see the Statue of Liberty. Once you arrive on Liberty Island enjoy the free audio guide available in 9 languages. After visiting Lady Liberty, you will board the ferry once again over to Ellis Island. Along the way, you will also get to experience the beautiful Seaglass Carousel, Battery Cannon, Coast Guard Memorial, Bosque Gardens and Fountain, Ellis Island Immigration Museum and more. This 3 hour tour will conclude back at the original departure point.

See New York City's most visited attraction on your Statue of Liberty Cruise, then head uptown to the iconic St Patrick's Cathedral and enjoy skip the line tickets to MOMA with this NYC Combo.
Set sail from Pier 36 for your 60-minute Statue of Liberty Cruise. See Lady Liberty herself from the water. Snap pictures for lasting memories then return to Pier 36.
Next, head uptown to experience The 160-year history of St. Patrick’s Cathedral shared by the men and women who know it best in this official audio tour. Cardinal Timothy Dolan, Monsignor Robert Ritchie and others guide you around St. Patrick's. They tell their personal stories about what makes St. Patrick’s America's favorite.
And after walk to NY’s Museum of Modern Art (MoMA) is one of the world's premier art galleries. The collection’s 150,000 pieces of modern and contemporary art include works by Picasso, Frida Kahlo, Pollock, and others.

You will board your Statue of Liberty Express bus in Midtown to begin your 6-hour tour with your local expert guide. You will receive a personalized overview of Lady Liberty and Ellis Island. Optional upgrade to include Statue of Liberty Museum.

Take care of many of your New York City sightseeing and transportation needs in one go with this 3-day NYC package a hop-on hop-off bus tour, 911 Memorial Museum and a Statue of Liberty tour. Ride a double-decker hop-on hop-off bus for 1 days, including a Downtown loop. Get an escorted walking tour of the State of Liberty, Ellis Island and ground zero and the 911 Memorial Pools with a tour guide and finish at the 9/11 Memorial Museum with a self guide dated and timed skip the line ticket.