--- title: Private Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island Tour lang: en type: tour city: New York country: United States price: 172 currency: EUR price_unit: per_person availability: bookable rating: 4.83 reviews: 420 duration_minutes: 240 languages: [en, it, fr] free_cancellation: "true" rank_in_category: 18 of 22 (Statue of Liberty & Ellis Island Tours) schedule_checked: 2026-10-21 data_updated: 2026-10-21 canonical: https://guidekin.com/usa/new-york/tours/private-statue-of-liberty-and-ellis-island-tour/ --- # Private Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island Tour In our comparison: #18 of 22 in Statue of Liberty & Ellis Island Tours, by rating weighted by review volume (table below). ## Overview Enjoy a once-in-a-lifetime experience with exclusive access to the Statue of Liberty on this unforgettable 4-hour private tour. With your personal guide, discover the incredible story behind this world-famous symbol of freedom—originally a gift of friendship to the United States that has become one of the most recognized landmarks on the planet. After your inspiring visit with Lady Liberty, take a short ferry ride to Ellis Island, where more than 12 million immigrants first entered the United States. As you explore the historic immigration station, your guide will share powerful stories of hope, struggle, and new beginnings that shaped the nation. This private experience includes entry fees and round-trip ferry tickets, making it a seamless and deeply meaningful journey through two of America’s most important historic sites. ## Before you book - Meeting point: Your guide will be on the steps outside… - Min. 2 to book: not for solo travellers - 13 start times: between 08:30 and 11:30 - Wheelchair accessible: operator-marked - Strollers OK: infants accepted - Age rule: Children under 18 must be accompanied by an adult… **Pickup:** No hotel pickup: everyone meets at the start point ## Key facts - Price: from €172 per person - Duration: 4h - Rating: 4.83/5 from 420 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor) - Free cancellation (see policy below) - Operator: Top Dog Tours Inc. - Minimum booking: 2 travellers at this price - Group: Private tour, your party only - Guide languages: English, Italian, French - Start times: 13 start times between 08:30 and 11:30 - Booking: Instant confirmation, mobile ticket - Price checked on Viator: 2026-10-21 ## Reviews 4.83 from 420 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor. 95% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4 or 5 stars: 399 of 420. - 5 stars: 393 (94%) - 4 stars: 6 (1%) - 3 stars: 8 (2%) - 2 stars: 4 (1%) - 1 star: 9 (2%) ## What's included - Guided Tour of Ellis Island Grounds - Guided Tour of Battery Park - Private tour - Guided Tour of Liberty Island - Personal expert guide - Statue Ferry Ticket ## Not included - Gratuities - Pedestal and Crown Access is not included ## Itinerary 1. **Statue of Liberty** (2h; admission included) - An international symbol of hope and freedom 2. **Ellis Island** (30m; admission included) - The main immigration processing center for the United States from 1892-1924 3. **Battery Park** (10m) - Historic Battery Park 4. **Castle Clinton National Monument** (20m) - former fort with a colorful history ## Schedule - Runs: daily - Departures: 13 start times between 08:30 and 11:30 - Schedule last checked: 2026-10-21 - These are published departures, not a live seat count; availability is confirmed at checkout. ## Cancellation For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time. ## Meeting point Your guide will be on the steps outside of the north entrance of the Alexander Hamilton Customs House (Museum of the American Indian), holding a white flag with a blue checkered border with our logo. This is the entrance facing the buildings in Manhattan with 4 statues. Ends: The tour concludes on Ellis Island. If you wish to spend more time visiting the museum, your guide can provide instructions on how to get back to Battery Park. Your guide can also take you back to Battery Park if you wish to return at the conclusion of the tour. ## Good to know - Wheelchair accessible - Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller - Service animals allowed - Public transportation options are available nearby - Transportation options are wheelchair accessible - All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible - Suitable for all physical fitness levels - A minimum of 2 people per booking is required - Duration is subject to ferry schedule and time guest wishes to spend on Ellis Island - Food and drink is available for purchase on the Statue Ferry, Liberty Island, and Ellis Island - A moderate amount of walking is involved, please wear appropriate shoes - Operates in various weather conditions, please dress appropriately - Photography is allowed, however monopods or tripods are not allowed - No weapons of any kind are allowed at the statue (including pocket knives, pepper spray, Swiss Army knives, etc.). There is no place to check these items before going through security, so please leave these items at home - Children under 18 must be accompanied by an adult at least 21 years of age. - Pedestal and Crown Access is not included. ## Compared with other Statue of Liberty & Ellis Island Tours | Tour | Price | Duration | Rating | Group | |---|---|---|---|---| | **This tour · #18 of 22** | €172 | 4h | 4.83 (420) | private | | [Private Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island Tour](/usa/new-york/tours/private-statue-of-liberty-and-ellis-island-tour-2/?format=md) | €295 | 2h | 4.97 (868) | private | | [50-Minute NYC Statue of Liberty Scenic Cruise](/usa/new-york/tours/50-minute-nyc-statue-of-liberty-scenic-cruise/?format=md) | €23 | 50 min | 4.99 (417) | shared | | [Statue of Liberty Speedboat Tour - from Chelsea Piers](/usa/new-york/tours/statue-of-liberty-speedboat-tour-from-chelsea-piers/?format=md) | €54 | 30 min | 4.97 (195) | shared | Ranked #18 of 22 in Statue of Liberty & Ellis Island Tours by Guidekin score (rating weighted by review volume). Prices here run from €23 to €295, median €60; typical length 2h. 4 of 22 are private. Figures are live from the tour cards; the rubric is our handpicked set, not the whole market. Full list: https://guidekin.com/usa/new-york/statue-of-liberty-tours/?format=md ## More in New York - All New York tours: https://guidekin.com/usa/new-york/?format=md - This page as HTML: https://guidekin.com/usa/new-york/tours/private-statue-of-liberty-and-ellis-island-tour/ Filters, the full catalogue and the URL contract for this city: https://guidekin.com/usa/new-york/?format=md