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title: Statue of Liberty & Ellis Island - Exclusive Guided Tour
lang: en
type: tour
city: New York
country: United States
price: 150
currency: EUR
price_unit: per_person
availability: bookable
rating: 4.95
reviews: 44
duration_minutes: 180
languages: [en]
free_cancellation: "true"
rank_in_category: 8 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/statue-of-liberty-ellis-island-exclusive-guided-tour/
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# Statue of Liberty & Ellis Island - Exclusive Guided Tour

In our comparison: #8 of 22 in Statue of Liberty & Ellis Island Tours, by rating weighted by review volume (table below).

## Overview

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.

## Before you book

- Meeting point: Meet at the Bronze statue ‘the…
- Group size varies by option: max 8 from €150 · private from €365
- Starts 09:00: one departure a day
- Food not included: bring or buy your own
- Wheelchair accessible: operator-marked
- Strollers OK: infants accepted

**Pickup:** No hotel pickup: everyone meets at the start point

## Key facts

- Price: from €150 per person for the SEMI-PRIVATE 8ppl Max. English option; other options up to €365
- Duration: 3h
- Rating: 4.95/5 from 44 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor)
- Free cancellation (see policy below)
- Operator: Babylon Tours New York City
- Group: Group size varies by option: max 8 from €150 · private from €365
- Guide languages: English
- Start times: 09:00
- Booking: Instant confirmation, mobile ticket
- Price checked on Viator: 2026-10-21

## Reviews

4.95 from 44 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor.
100% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4 or 5 stars: 44 of 44.

- 5 stars: 42 (95%)
- 4 stars: 2 (5%)
- 3 stars: 0 (0%)
- 2 stars: 0 (0%)
- 1 star: 0 (0%)

## Tour options

Prices are the operator's current list price for two travellers (whole euros); options sold only to bigger parties say so; pick the option on the booking page.

| Option | Price | Guide languages | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| SEMI-PRIVATE 8ppl Max. English | €150 / person | English | Save money by booking a small group tour of 8 guests max. per guide This option NOT FOR WHEELCHAIRS. |
| 9am Private Guided Tour | €365 / person (for 2+ people) | English | 9am Private Guided Tour Starting point: The Immigrants, 1973, South of Castle Clinton, The Battery, New York, NY 10004, USA |
| Family Tour! for KIDS or TEENS | €365 / person (for 2+ people) | English | Family Tour! for KIDS or TEENS |

## What's included

- PRIVATE GUIDED TOUR
- PROFESSIONAL TOUR GUIDE
- All Fees and Taxes
- FERRY TRANSPORTATION TO ELLIS ISLAND & STATUE OF LIBERTY

## Not included

- Lunch
- Tour Price Does NOT Include Hotel Pickup or Drop-Off (We Recommend UBER or Taxi)
- Tour Does NOT Include Gratuities (OPTIONAL)
- GUIDING IS NOT PERMITTED INSIDE THE ELLIS ISLAND IMMIGRATION MUSEUM, THE VISIT IS SELF-GUIDED

## Itinerary

1. **Battery Park** (10m) - 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.
2. **Castle Clinton National Monument** (10m) - 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...
3. **SeaGlass Carousel** (10m) - 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.
4. **New York Harbor** (10m) - 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.
5. **Statue of Liberty** (1h; admission included) - 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.
6. **Ellis Island** (1h; admission included) - 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. *Ellis Island Immigration Museum is unguided* Guiding is not permitted inside the museum,...
7. **American Immigrant Wall of Honor** (10m) - 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.

## Schedule

- Runs: daily
- Departures: 09:00
- 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

Meet at the Bronze statue ‘the immigrants’ (Luis Sanguino) in battery park, just southeast of castle Clinton

## Good to know

- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels

## Cost for your party

| People | Total | Per person |
|---|---|---|
| 2 | €300 | €150 |
| 4 | €600 | €150 |
| 6 | €858 | €143 |

Cheapest option for that party size from the operator's current price tiers; the calendar shows the exact figure for your date. Shared tours in Statue of Liberty & Ellis Island Tours start at €23 per person.

## Compared with other Statue of Liberty & Ellis Island Tours

| Tour | Price | Duration | Rating | Group |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **This tour · #8 of 22** | €150 | 3h | 4.95 (44) | varies by option |
| [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 #8 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.

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