Statue of Liberty & Ellis Island Morning Tour

The journey, in full

After meeting your guide at Castle Clinton on the southern tip of Manhattan you’ll board the ferry to Liberty Island. Enjoy your early Reserve Line Access ticket to avoid the crowds. During the ride to Liberty Island you’ll learn about the history of the famous statue and learn about how perceptions of Lady Liberty have changed over the decades and through generations. Once on the island, your guide will show you the grounds. You will have time on your own to examine the collection housed inside the museum - from the original bones of the statue to one of the first flames of her torch. As a prominent historian, our tour guide shared his in-depth knowledge with such contagious enthusiasm. After a short break you’ll hop back on the ferry and cruise over to Ellis Island to hear the stories of the millions of immigrants that passed through there between 1892 and 1954. After reaching Ellis Island your guide will point out significant monuments on the grounds including The Wall of Honor. You will get a preview of the Museum of Immigration and what to expect so you can plan to see the exhibits important to you. The rest of your time on Ellis Island will be free for you to visit the Museum of Immigration, which is housed in the original Immigration Station and has been beautifully restored after decades of neglect. Get a complimentary audio guide to hear the arduous and often heartbreaking stories of the millions of immigrants who once walked these halls. Explore the museum collection or search the immigrant archive and discover your own personal history. When you are ready you can jump back on a ferry to return to Battery Park.