Save time with an express bus transfer from Midtown Manhattan to Battery Park and VIP tickets for the ferry to the Statue of Liberty. Learn the history of immigration to the United States at the former processing center of Ellis Island.
About this activity
- Free cancellation
- Cancel up to 24 hours in advance to receive a full refund
- COVID-19 precautions
- Special health and safety measures apply. Learn more
- Mobile ticketing
- Use your phone or print your voucher
- Duration 6.5 hours
- Starting time 7:30 AM
- Instant confirmation
- Live tour guide
- English
Experience
Highlights
- Save time with an express bus ticket to Battery Park
- Get exclusive access to the reserve line at the Statue of Liberty ferry
- Take a guided tour of Ellis Island
- See the memorial pools at the site of the former World Trade Center
Full description
Climb aboard the exclusive Statue of Liberty express bus and make your way to Battery Park with ease. Upon arrival, benefit from access to the VIP line to board the ferry to Liberty Island without the wait.
Explore the grounds of the Statue of Liberty before the crowds arrive, or upgrade to the pedestal option and learn more about "Lady Liberty" in the museum.
Continue to Ellis Island to explore the former processing center for immigrants newly arrived in America, and get the chance to trace your ancestors at the museum. Return to Battery Park and get escorted to the 9/11 Memorial pools before catching the express bus back to Midtown Manhattan.
Includes
- Exclusive round-trip transportation to the Statue of Liberty ferry from Midtown Manhattan
- Escorted walking tour of Liberty Island (exterior of the Statue of Liberty), Ellis Island and the 9/11 Memorial pools
- Ferry tickets to Liberty Island and Ellis Island
- VIP reserved access to the ferry
- Food and drinks
- Gratuities (recommended)
- Entry to the pedestal at the Statue of Liberty (unless upgrade option booked)
- Guided tour inside the pedestal
COVID-19 precautions
Customers must book this activity online because the ticket office is closed
Safety measures in place
- All areas that customers touch are frequently cleaned
- Customers must keep distance in vehicles
- The number of visitors is limited to reduce crowds
Traveler requirements
- Customers are required to bring and wear masks
- Customers must fill out a travel information form
- Customers will get a mandatory temperature check
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Meeting point
1001 Avenue of the Americas, at the corner of 37th Street, New York City.
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What to bring
- Comfortable shoes
Not allowed
- Luggage or large bags
Know before you go
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking, unless booked within 2-days of travel. In this case, confirmation will be received within 48-hours, subject to availability
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- Minimum numbers apply. There is a possibility of cancellation after confirmation if there are not enough passengers to meet requirements. In the event of this occurring, you will be offered an alternative or full refund
- A small amount of walking is involved
