Private Statue of Liberty Express Tour
The quickest and easiest way to experience the Statue of Liberty
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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
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Castle Clinton
The sandstone fort that doubles as our meeting point and a national monument
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Ferry
With beautiful views along the way
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Statue of Liberty
Where can tour the grounds and visit the Statue of Liberty Museum
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Ellis Island
An optional stop if you want to extend your trip
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Meeting point
Where we meet
Castle Clinton National Monument, Battery Park - Liberty Island, New York, NY, USA
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.