Private Statue of Liberty Express Tour

The quickest and easiest way to experience the Statue of Liberty

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From $108 From €92 From £80 From C$147 From A$150
  • Local experts

    Personal stories and insider travel tips
  • Top-rated

    Thousands of reviews averaging 4.9 stars
  • Worry-free booking

    Flexible scheduling and refunds

From $108

From €92

From £80

From C$147

From A$150

review-star
From $108 From €92 From £80 From C$147 From A$150
  • Local experts

    Personal stories and insider travel tips
  • Top-rated

    Thousands of reviews averaging 4.9 stars
  • Worry-free booking

    Flexible scheduling and refunds

Highlights

  • Take advantage of reserved-time ferry tickets so you avoid the crowds and save time.
  • Learn how Lady Liberty has changed over the decades.
  • Explore the Liberty Island grounds with your guide for beautiful views of the Manhattan skyline.
  • Visit the Statue of Liberty Museum to see “flames” from the statue’s torch, part of its structure, and more.
  • Pick up practical tips from your guide on how to make the most of your time in NYC.
  • Get access to Ellis Island, home to the Museum of Immigration, if you want to extend your trip.

What you'll do

Explore Lady Liberty on a private tour designed to maximize your time in NYC. Start at Battery Park, where your guide will meet you by historic Castle Clinton, a former fort with its own fascinating past. Then it’s straight to the ferry with priority access, so you’ll skip the long lines and head right to ...

Explore Lady Liberty on a private tour designed to maximize your time in NYC. Start at Battery Park, where your guide will meet you by historic Castle Clinton, a former fort with its own fascinating past. Then it’s straight to the ferry with priority access, so you’ll skip the long lines and head right to Liberty Island.

On the way over, your guide will share stories about the statue’s creation, its evolving meaning as a symbol of freedom, and how it became one of the world’s most iconic landmarks. Once ashore, enjoy a guided walk around the grounds plus tips on what to see inside the free Statue of Liberty Museum, home to original pieces like the statue’s torch and structural elements that reveal how this colossal figure was built.

After the guided portion of our private Statue of Liberty tour, you’ll have free time to spend longer on Liberty Island or continue on to Ellis Island. There, you can visit the National Museum of Immigration inside the former processing center, where millions of newcomers first set foot in America. With a private guide by your side, this tour ensures a seamless, memorable visit to the Statue of Liberty — without wasting a moment of your trip.

Itinerary

  • Castle Clinton

    The sandstone fort that doubles as our meeting point and a national monument

  • Ferry

    With beautiful views along the way

  • Statue of Liberty

    Where can tour the grounds and visit the Statue of Liberty Museum

  • Ellis Island

    An optional stop if you want to extend your trip

Reviews

21,582
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EXCELLENT!!!

Worth every penny!! Mark was funny and so knowledgeable. We fully enjoyed the tour. We never waited in the long lines (except to get back on the ferry, the tour was over by then). I was able to find my Grandfather and Great Grandparents at Ellis Island!!!

Lisa

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Fantastic

Great guide! We learned so much and were super impressed with Gabby's knowledge and excitement for the history of this great city! Thanks for an A++ tour!

Claudia

Meeting point

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Where we meet

Castle Clinton National Monument, Battery Park - Liberty Island, New York, NY, USA

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Your guide will be on the steps outside of the north entrance of Castle Clinton holding an orange flag. This is the entrance facing the buildings in Manhattan.

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End point

Statue of Liberty National Monument, New York, NY, USA

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