Essential Statue of Liberty Afternoon Tour: Museum, Statue Grounds & Battery Park

 

Not everyone wants to catch the first ferry to the Statue of Liberty, and for those people we have the Essential Statue Tour - our most laid-back experience at the Statue of Liberty. This leisurely visit still features fascinating stories from our expert guides - but you don't have to wake up early to hear them! The crowds are a little larger on this afternoon tour, but for those who like to keep a relaxed schedule on their vacations, this is a great option.

Highlights:
Experience a leisurely afternoon at the Statue of Liberty

Discover the fascinating story behind America's most iconic statue

Take in beautiful views of New York from the statue base

Enjoy a relaxed tour with all-inclusive itinerary taken care of (including a return ferry cruise to Liberty Island)

Take a relaxed afternoon to explore the Statue of Liberty with an expert guide

Your tour starts when you meet your guide and group of fellow visitors at Battery Park. After discovering more about famous buildings such as Castle Clinton and the Pier A Harbor House, you'll hop onto a ferry with your all-inclusive tickets and enjoy a scenic cruise over to Liberty Island.

Once on the island, prepare to become immersed in the story of America's most iconic statue. You might be surprised to learn that initially the Statue of Liberty was a tough sell to New Yorkers - in fact, the project was almost derailed numerous times due to lack of funding.

As you make your way towards the statue base grounds, you'll take in beautiful views of New York Harbor before standing in awe beneath Lady Liberty herself (the perfect spot for a photo or two!)

An exciting addition to Liberty Island, the brand new state-of-the-art Statue of Liberty Museum officially opened to the public in May 2019. Inside, you'll have time to discover amazing artifacts from the planning and building process and to learn why many of the things you think you know about the statue (including why it was built) are not what you've been led to believe!

Your guided tour ends on Liberty Island, but you can hop a ferry to Ellis Island for no extra charge and see the wonderful Immigration Museum, or just head back to Battery Park. Either way, your guide will give you directions and recommendations for how to spend the rest of your vacation.

In just three hours you'll have seen America's most iconic statue, delved into its fascinating story with your expert guide, and taken a few pictures from the grounds of Lady Liberty to prove it! Who says the early bird always gets the worm?

Languages
English

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Voucher type: Printed and e-Voucher
Printed voucher or E-voucher. Print and bring the voucher or show the voucher on your mobile device to enjoy the activity

Location
Start point:
22 Battery Place

End point: Ellis Island (Guests can choose to stay on Ellis Island and return on their own or take ferry back to Battery Park with Guide). 

Schedule
Duration: 3 Hours

Guide options
Guide type: Guide
Group type: Shared
Group size: 25 People

Requirements
Tour participants must be able to climb and descend 215 stairs from the Statue lobby to the top of the pedestal.
Please note that guests will need to pass through airport style security to enter the Statue of Liberty.
Certain items are not permitted in the Statue of Liberty and such items will be confiscated and will not be returned.
The ferry does not operate during heavy rain or other adverse weather conditions; when this occurs, an alternative option is provided.