Statue of Liberty & Ellis Island - Exclusive Guided Tour

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Explore these New York landmarks on a 3 hour exclusive guided tour, for a walk through time when America embraced immigration more than ever. Follow in the footsteps of over 12 million foreigners seeking roads paved with gold in the New World on this tour of the Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island.

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1. Statue of Liberty
Follow in the footsteps of over 12 million foreigners seeking roads paved with gold in the New World on this tour of the Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island. Explore these New York landmarks on a 3 hour semi-private guided tour, joining up to 8 people for a walk through time when America embraced immigration more than ever. The tour begins at Battery Park, one of the oldest parts of Manhattan. Here you’ll find the country’s first immigration center, Castle Garden Immigration Station, which operated until Ellis Island opened. Take a ferry to visit Liberty Island where the Statue of Liberty keeps an eye on incoming ships. You’ll learn all about Fort Wood, which now acts as the base for the statue, offered to the US by France in 1886. You’ll hear all about its creator, Bartholdi, as well as contributions by famed architect Gustave Eiffel, of Tower fame. Another ferry will whisk you across the water to Ellis Island. Here, millions of European newcomers wandered the very island that you will visit, learning about the medical examines and surprising conditions faced by immigrants. Learn about the island layout, and where immigrants who were quarantined were housed. You’ll end at the Wall of Honor, where you can search for your family’s name among the some 700,000 names commemorating those who entered the United States here. After the tour, your guide will introduce you to the museum to further explore the exhibits and history of the island. This tour is the ideal way to remember, and celebrate, the immigrants that contributed so much to America’s success.
2. Battery Park
You will begin your tour at Battery Park, a public park located at the southern tip of Manhattan Island. Here, you will briefly see the attractions and monuments that the park contains and learn all about its history as one of the oldest parts of Manhattan.
3. Castle Clinton National Monument
Before making your way to Liberty Island, you will learn about Castle Clinton, a landmark representing not only the city’s growth but the growth of the nation. Built from 1808 to 1811, it was the first U.S immigration station where more than 8 million people arrived in the United States between 1855 to 1890.
4. SeaGlass Carousel
You will also pass the Seaglass Carousel, a fish-themed carousel that represents a symbol of recovery in the area, which suffered damage from Hurricane Sandy in 2012. You will be able to appreciate the carousel’s design, as design along with construction took nearly a decade.
5. New York Harbor
From here, you will board the ferry at the New York Harbour, part of the port of the New York. Lying at the mouth of the Hudson river, it is one of the largest natural harbours in the world.
6. Statue of Liberty
You will make your way to Liberty Island, located just off the southern tip of Manhattan Island. Here you will see the infamous Statue of Liberty, the highlight of your trip. You will learn all about her history and how she came to be on the island.
7. Ellis Island
Next you will visit Ellis Island, an island that contains a museum and former immigration inspection centre. It was the nation’s busiest immigration inspection station from 1892 to 1954.
8. American Immigrant Wall of Honor
During your time on Ellis Island you will see the American Immigrant Wall of Honour, a permanent exhibit of individual or family names. It is the only place in the U.S where an individual can honour his or her family heritage at a National Monument.

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Posted By : dianewJ3938WO
We had a wonderful time with Katherine on this tour. She provided a wealth of knowledge about Lady Liberty and the workings of Ellis Island. Her experience kept our group in the best spots on the ferries to exit quickly and to get the best pictures. Katherine went above and beyond the typical job by helping us use the subway to our next stop. We felt like true NYC people after our time with Katherine.
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Posted On : 2024-07-22 01:32:17

Posted By : B7497ZXkathrins
Charlie was a perfect guide! We got exactly the experience we wanted. We toured Ellis Island and the Statue of Liberty. Even as experienced NY travellers we learned many new things.
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Posted On : 2024-07-18 12:00:29

Posted By : Bernd S
We had an awesome experience with our guide Charlie who introduced us to New York‘s history and cultural icons. Babylon tours can be highly recommended!
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Posted On : 2024-07-18 11:56:33

Posted By : Megan S
Charlie c was a great guide! My 10 year old daughter loved learning all the history. Would highly recommend using this guide again!
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Posted On : 2024-06-07 12:24:37

Posted By : amandarP7177DD
Our tour guide, Charlie, was AWESOME. So knowledgeable and personable. He made it a great experience. It was fun and educational! Would highly recommend doing a private tour!
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Posted On : 2024-06-07 12:21:49

Posted By : setha689
Charlie did an excellent job. Very knowledgeable about everything NY! 10/10 would recommend. Great food recommendations as well!
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Posted On : 2023-12-29 12:07:17

Posted By : stephanecD6655HJ
Excellent visit led by Charles Meany. He is a passionate guide,
and nicely told us many interesting stories of the real people arriving at Ellis Island and the construction of the Statue of Liberty. Enjoyable. We will remember Charly.
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Posted On : 2023-06-23 21:49:27

Posted By : 500kaycem
We had a small private tour of Statue of Liberty & Ellis Island. Katherine was kind and knowledgeable. She stayed with us for extra time because she was so enthusiastic, which was generous. My only suggestion for improvement is for Katherine to make sure that she knows what the group is interested in (in our case, history and policy--very much; art and architecture--less so) in order to make sure the information and pace fits the group's preferences. Overall--good experience!
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Posted On : 2022-12-19 07:29:10

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Statue of Liberty & Ellis Island - Exclusive Guided Tour

WHAT'S INCLUDED

WHAT TO EXPECT

1. Statue of Liberty

2. Battery Park

3. Castle Clinton National Monument

4. SeaGlass Carousel

5. New York Harbor

6. Statue of Liberty

7. Ellis Island

8. American Immigrant Wall of Honor

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Statue of Liberty & Ellis Island - Exclusive Guided Tour

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WHAT TO EXPECT ⟱

1. Statue of Liberty

2. Battery Park

3. Castle Clinton National Monument

4. SeaGlass Carousel

5. New York Harbor

6. Statue of Liberty

7. Ellis Island

8. American Immigrant Wall of Honor

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