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4.5 hours
Daily Tour
Unlimited
English
Meet your guide for a truly unforgettable early morning experience with a visit to Ground Zero and 911 Memorial pools. Immerse yourself in the culture of the “Big Apple” through the eyes of a local expert. Understand the history of New York, and learn about the horrific events of September 11, 2001. You will visit the old grounds of the World Trade Center and Wall Street.
Pass the Federal Hall National Memorial, built as the US Customer House on the site where George Washington was inaugurated. Stop at the New York Stock Exchange for a memorable photo opportunity, and then continue to Battery Park, originally built as a fort before it became an aquarium and eventually fell under the agency of the National Park Service. Pay tribute to the thousands of citizens and first responders who lost their lives on that fateful day in 2001 at the 9/11 Memorial. Gain an insight into the events from your local expert tour guide’s.
Get priority reserve ferry line access to board the ferry to the Statue of Liberty. Get up close to “Lady Liberty” for amazing exterior views and photo opportunities, and learn more about her history of the Statue. Then, head to Ellis Island to visit the immigration museum. Journey through the story of migration to the USA at the site where millions were processed at the start of their new lives in America. See the NYC Skyline while returning to Battery Park on the Sightseeing Ferry.
What to bring
Comfortable shoes
Know before you go
• Minimum numbers apply. There is a possibility of cancellation after confirmation if there are not enough passengers to meet these requirements. In the event of this occurring, you will be offered an alternative or full refund
• Please note that this is a walking tour with a moderate amount of walking and includes many steps up to the pedestal of the Statue of Liberty. It is therefore not suitable for people with limited mobility, including walkers and wheelchair users
• You can upgrade your tour to include a day pass for the downtown hop-on, hop-off double-decker bus. Take advantage of this self-guided and easy form of transportation throughout downtown Manhattan, and enjoy the on-board commentary and the ability to jump off and on according to your interests
• 2:00 pm departure does not include access to Ellis Island
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