for the absolute easiest way to visit Lady Liberty!

You'll leave from a convenient midtown Manhattan location with your escort, and travel to Battery Park via the New York City subway. Then you'll board the ferry to Liberty Island where you'll learn about the Statue of Liberty's symbolism, history, construction and restoration as you gaze up at her serene face, soaring torch and 7-pointed halo honoring the seven seas and seven continents.

You'll receive a special reserved Monument Access Pass allowing you entry into the Statue of Liberty at a pre-reserved time -- the only way that you can actually get inside the Statue! You will be able to view inside the Statue through a glass ceiling, and walk out onto the Statue’s observation deck to see the panoramic views of the New York City skyline and the Harbor.

Then you'll have to opportunity to visit Ellis Island, the historic gateway to America. Millions immigrated here between 1892 and 1955.In the Great Hall you'll learn about the immigrants'  trials and triumphs. You'll walk, as so many new Americans did, through the entry process. See artifacts and photographs of this famous destination, this doorway of hope, Ellis Island. You can trace your own ancestors' first steps at the American Museum of Family Immigration database. You can even get a picture of the very ship on which your ancestors arrived, along with a copy of the manifest! Ellis Island is a genuine American adventure with possible family treasures in store.

You may tour Ellis Island where you can enjoy it's splendors at your own pace or return to Battery Park. Our guide will assist you in returning to midtown, or will suggest other places of interest in Lower Manhattan.

*--The Monument Access Pass is administered and operated by the National Park Service (NPS). NYCVP is not a part of, partner with, endorsed by, or connected in any way with the National Park Service. NYCVP expressly disavows any responsibility for delays, operational problems, non-admittance, change in itinerary, crowd control, or any events beyond its control. All tour participants will be required to pass through at least 2 security checks during the day. No knives, sharp objects or weapons of any sort will be allowed. NYCVP has, through the services of the NPS, pre-reserved Tours for tour participants via procedures established and maintained by the NPS.

I wanted to take a minute and email you on what a great job Darryl Reilly performed on Saturday 1/08/05.  Even though it was rather rainy he did a great job.  I took my sister to NYC for her birthday and decided to take a tour for her sake.  I normally do not go on tours as I think you really do not get a lot of it, but I must say I was wrong on this occasion.  It was a great experience, I will recommend you guys to everyone I know visiting NYC! Tour participant, January, 2005

Statue of Liberty
Vacation Packages Include

• 2-nights or longer hotel accommodations in the heart of the famed New York City Theater District.

• All taxes

• Free Admission to some of the City's most popular attractions

• STATUE OF LIBERTY and ELLIS ISLAND sightseeing tour (Friday, Saturday or Sunday only) of the Statue of Liberty with a pre-reserved MONUMENT ACCESS PASS

  • Professional, licensed NYC tour guide beginning at Paramount Plaza, Broadway and 51st St. in midtown Manhattan

  • Roundtrip subway fare
  • Liberty Island/Ellis Island roundtrip ferry ticket
  • National Park Service Monument Access Pass* including a visit inside the Statue and to the famed pedestal Observation Platform for breathtaking views of the New York harbor and skyline
  • Escort and narration (English only) of NYC Subway - Battery Park - Castle Clinton - Liberty Island Ferry - New York Harbor - Liberty Island and Statue of Liberty

NYCVP EXCLUSIVE WALKING and SIGHTSEEING TOURS

Tour historic Lower Manhattan and Ground Zero ... visit Central Park ... see the Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island ... on these professionally-escorted tours from Midtown Manhattan!

• Statue of Liberty & Ellis Island Sightseeing Tour including Statue of Liberty Observatory Tour

• Original Historic Lower Manhattan Walking Tour including a visit to Ground Zero