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Early Access: First on the Island Statue of Liberty & Ellis Island
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Early Access: First on the Island Statue of Liberty & Ellis Island
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- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
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Safety measures
Keeping you safe during COVID-19
Vaccine? Quarantine? Masking?
Vaccine? Quarantine? Masking? We know, there’s a lot to keep track of. Be sure to check local guidelines so you’re aware of all travel requirements before you go. You can find more information about New York City here.
What you can expect during your visit
Face masks required for travelers in public areas
Face masks required for guides in public areas
Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff
Social distancing enforced throughout experience
Safety precautions are provided by the tour operator and are not checked by Viator for accuracy
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(888) 651-9785
4 hours (approx.)
Mobile ticket
Offered in: English
Overview
Sail across the waters of New York’s harbor as part of the only tour group allowed on the first ferry of the day to Liberty Island. Learn the history of Lady Liberty and explore the Statue of Liberty Museum on this well-timed tour. Then, head to Ellis Island to discover the stories of the millions of immigrants who journeyed through this historic site.
- Be the first tour group of the day on Liberty Island (early morning tour only)
- Discover artifacts at the Statue of Liberty Museum.
- Visit Ellis Island with personal time to explore.
- Listen to the award-winning audio guide at the Ellis Island Immigration Museum.
- Two of New York’s top attractions in one trip.
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What's Included
First Exclusive Access (8:30am departure only summer/9am departure only winter)
Local English-speaking guide
Expertly guided walking tour
Pre-reserved ticket to Statue of Liberty Island (exterior access)
Pre-reserved ticket to Ellis Island (includes Ellis Island museum)
Official audio guide on Ellis Island
Gratuities
Hotel Pick up and Drop off
Statue of Liberty Crown and Pedestal
Departure & Return
Pier A Harbor House , 22 Battery Pl, New York, NY 10004, USA
Ellis Island , Ellis Island, United States22 Battery Place (Pier A Harbor House). Meet at the front entrance of Pier A Harbor House. Pier A Harbor House is to the right of the Statue of Liberty ferry and Castle Clinton and your guide will be holding a blue-green Walks sign.
Ellis Island (Guest can choose to stay on Ellis Island and return on their own or take the ferry back to Battery Park with Guide.)
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Please note, the first early access to Statue of Liberty and arrival before the crowds is only applicable if 8:30 AM / 9:00 AM Departure is selected.
- Tour runs in English only
- Please note: This tour does not include a visit to the Statue of Liberty Crown and Pedestal
- All guests will need to pass through airport-style security to enter the Statue of Liberty if the Pedestal Option is chosen. Certain items are not permitted and such items will be confiscated and not be returned. Please refer to the Statue of Liberty’s guidelines on specific prohibited items at nps.gov/stli/planyourvisit/yoursafety
- Please be aware that upon arrival at Liberty Island, if you are carrying a backpack or large bag, you will be required to put your bag(s) into a locker which cost only 0.25 cents, clients must have a quarter and cannot use a dime and a nickle for example.
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Near public transportation
- Infants must sit on laps
- Most travelers can participate
- Walks complies with all local government regulations. You may need to wear a mask or provide proof of vaccination to enter certain venues. Please refer to New York government guidelines for the most up to date information
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 25 travelers
- OPERATED BY Walks - USA
Cancellation Policy
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
Learn more about cancellations.
Frequently Asked Questions
The answers provided below are based on answers previously given by the tour provider to customers’ questions.
Q:
What is the policy on face masks and attendee health during Early Access: First on the Island Statue of Liberty & Ellis Island?
A:The policies on face masks and attendee health are:
- Face masks required for travelers in public areas
- Face masks required for guides in public areas
Q:
What is the policy on sanitization during Early Access: First on the Island Statue of Liberty & Ellis Island?
A:The policy on sanitization is:
- Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff
Q:
What is the social distancing policy during Early Access: First on the Island Statue of Liberty & Ellis Island?
A:The policy on social distancing is:
- Social distancing enforced throughout experience
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- "Early Access - You will avoid hours of standing in queues2." See review
- "Do respect the fact, it's up to the guide to make it good." See review
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Great trip!
Allison_L
, May 2022
Great guide!
Alfred_W
, May 2022
Fabulous tour and learning experience!
Esther_L
, May 2022
Great Trip
William_M
, May 2022
Our tour guide, Allison...
Benjamin_R
, May 2022
The trip was great and...
Sharon_W
, May 2022
Excellent time!
KellyB
, May 2022
Our tour guide Alice did a wonderful job and we had the best trip. Very educational experience. Thank you!
Great tour review 👍
Mary_N
, May 2022
Definitely worth it! Great history and excellent tour guides!
Teresa_F
, Apr 2022
Fantastic
Rudy_R
, Apr 2022
New York
caitrionalillis
, Apr 2022
Highly recommend this tour with Rob!
Judy_H
, Apr 2022
Excellent tour
pam_d
, Apr 2022
Sara was an excellent...
Pam_P
, Apr 2022
Excellent!!!
Cesar_Q
, Mar 2022
Great informative trip
Cynthia_L
, Mar 2022
Worthwhile and the highlight of our trip.
Kevin_T
, Mar 2022
This was an excellent experience that was enjoyed by our group.
The directions were accurate and check in process smooth.
There was ample time on both islands for the guided tour and photos.
Our tour guide was insightful and gave a very detailed history of both islands and catered for all the group. She also provided good information for us to take in some of the other sites in the local area.
Fabulous Tour
Bernice_F
, Mar 2022
Not really first on the island.
Cassie_M
, Mar 2022
The guide was entertaining. Learned some interesting today bits. Could have gone on the ferry for free and seen ourselves. Ellis island wasn ast interesting to stay at
Response from Host , Mar 2022
Dear Cassie_M,
Thank you for reviewing your Early Access: First on the Island Statue of Liberty & Ellis Island tour with us.
We are very glad you found the guide entertaining and received interesting information. At the same time though we are also very sorry Ellis Island wasn't as interesting as you expected and believe it would have been the same had you gone alone. But would have you learned the same interesting facts you refer to? Probably not.
Finally, we run more than one group for this tour, but we are indeed the only tour groups there, which makes it much more intimate and far less crowded than during regular visiting hours. We are sorry you did not
perceive this value.
We work very hard to offer only the most memorable experiences to our clients and feel terrible your expectations were not met by our tour. We hope that you had a lovely time in NY and that of you ever find yourself visiting another city we serve, you will give us another try.
All our best,
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