Family Friendly Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island Private Tour
Overview
About
Family Friendly Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island Private Tour
What you'll do
What is included?
- Near public transportation
- Stroller accessible
- Surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Transportation is wheelchair accessible
- Wheelchair accessible
What is not included?
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Most travelers can participate
- This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
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Itinerary
New York City Cultural Neighborhood Tours Itinerary (2026 Guide) – What You'll See & Do
Explore the full itinerary for Family Friendly Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island Private Tour in New York City, United States. This cultural neighborhood tours experience includes 7 stops over 1 day. Duration: 3 hours. Activity level: Extreme.
Here is the starting point
Battery Park
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.
Castle Clinton National Monument
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 United States between 1855 to 1890.
SeaGlass Carousel
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.
New York Harbor
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.
Statue of Liberty
“Take your family on a journey through history with this engaging 3-hour tour of the Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island. Perfect for kids and teens, this private experience explores the stories of immigrants who shaped America. Start at Battery Park, visit Liberty Island to learn about Lady Liberty, and explore Ellis Island’s immigration history, ending at the Wall of Honor to search for your family’s name. Fun, educational, and interactive, this tour brings history to life for all ages!”
Ellis Island
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.
American Immigrant Wall of Honor
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.
This concludes the tour.
