NYC in a day: Private Walking Tour with the Statue of Liberty

New To The Site! New York City, USA

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7 hours (Approx.)
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Overview

Explore the most popular landmarks of historic New York City in a day, including the Statue of Liberty & Ellis Island, and embark on a full-day tour perfect for first-time visitors that want to make the most of their time in the city that never sleeps.

You will begin your tour at Castle Clinton, a former Fort in Battery Park, where you will board the ferry to the famous Liberty Island. Along the way, you will learn about the remarkable history of the Statue of Liberty, as well as its significance to modern America.

After lunch, your tour continues in the heart of Wall Street, where the history of New York City began as New Amsterdam in the early 1600s.

Your tour finishes with entrance tickets to the 9/11 Museum. Your guide will take you to the queue, and give you your timed tickets before departing with you. Once inside the museum, you are free to explore the museum at your own pace.

What's Included

  • A friendly, professional local guide with first-hand knowledge of the area
  • Immigration Museum access at Ellis Island
  • Plenty of time to take photos of the spectacular sights
  • Gratuities (optional)
  • Crown & Pedestal access not included
  • Food and drink
  • Hotel pickup/drop-off
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Meeting Location

Meeting point

Castle Clinton National Monument, New York, NY 10004, USA

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Your guide will meet you at the base of the flagpole inside Castle Clinton National Monument, Battery Park, New York, NY 10004, United States.

End point

9/11 Memorial & Museum, 180 Greenwich St, New York, NY 10007, USA

This tour ends at the entrance of the 9/11 Museum with tickets to visit at your own pace.

What To Expect

Liberty Island

Visit Liberty Island and see the Statue of Liberty up close, learning of her remarkable story, as well as her significance to modern America.
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1 hour • Admission Ticket Free

Ellis Island

Explore Ellis Island and the story of US immigration.Please note that for safety reasons, tour guides are no longer allowed to guide inside the Immigration Museum. Your guide will give you full information and then silently accompany you through the museum. He/she will be able to answer questions you may have but not actually “guide” you through the museum.
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1 hour • Admission Ticket Free

Amsterdam

Learn about New Amsterdam in the Historic District of New York, settled in 1624.
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45 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Trinity Church

See several of the area’s highlights, including Trinity Church, Battery Park, the Charging Bull statue and Fearless Girl statue.
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1 hour • Admission Ticket Free

New York Stock Exchange

Hear about the modern financial system, as designed by Alexander Hamilton, and see several of the area’s main sites, including the New York Stock Exchange (external) and the Federal Reserve Bank (external).
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45 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

The National 9/11 Memorial & Museum

Visit the National 9/11 Memorial and see how the tragic events of 2001 are remembered. Finish your tour at Ground Zero with entrance tickets to the 9/11 Museum, where you will be able to explore the museum at your own pace.
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2 hours • Admission Ticket Included

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Additional Info

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

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Activity code: C-255730P146

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