New York City: Statue of Liberty & Ellis Island Audio Tour
About this activity
- Audio tour
- Yes
- Audio language
- English
- Route length
- 4 miles
- Instant confirmation
- Yes
- Duration
- 5h
Instant access on your smartphone
After purchase, open the tour from the link we send you. No app is required.
Explore at your pace
Start, pause, and continue the tour whenever you like.
Online or offline
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Hosted by Monika
- You'll receive a self-guided audio tour right after booking
- •Explore the America's greatest symbol and historic immigration center with this in-app audio tour
- •Touch the nose or foot of Lady Liberty's full-scale replica and feel for the scale of the statue
- •Learn remarkable stories of immigrants from all over the world, their customs, and challenges
- •Admire the unique architecture of the original immigration building, once the gate to America
- •Discover changing meanings of the Statue of Liberty and of being American throughout the past
Welcome to one of the world's most famous and most visited sights of all time, the Statue of Liberty. The symbol of freedom for all nations and a welcoming monument for millions around the world, "Liberty Enlightening The World" is truly a must-see attraction in New York.
This self-guided audio tour offers an unforgettable historical experience, giving you an insight into what it was to be an immigrant in America 100 years ago, and what it took to start a new life.
This tour has two different parts: 1. The Statue of Liberty and the Liberty Island Grounds with a museum; 2. The Ellis Island Museum of Immigration located on nearby Ellis Island. You will get to Liberty Island from Manhattan's Battery Park via ferry with breathtaking views of the Manhattan skyline. The same ferry will take you later to Ellis Island, and you will have comprehensive audio guidance throughout the whole journey.
The Ellis Island Museum tells the story of more than 12 million immigrants that entered America between 1886 and 1924 through New York and how the Statue of Liberty was a reassuring sign that they had arrived in the "promised land".
NOTE! This tour DOES NOT include ferry service and tickets! Purchase them at www.cityexperiences.com/new-york/city-cruises/statue
This tour is not affiliated with the Statue of Liberty Museum and the Ellis Island National Museum of Immigration but is provided by an independent creator.
What's included
- Self-guided audio tour for your smartphone on the WeGoTrip app
- Detailed route from stop to stop with live GPS map on your smartphone
- Recommendation on a restaurant with a large outdoor terrace and a great view of the Statue
- Ferry service & entrance tickets. Buy them at www.cityexperiences.com/new-york/city-cruises/statue
- Earphones — you should bring your own
- Earphones and smartphone are not included – bring your own
- In-person tour guide
- •The tour is available only on the WeGoTrip app. This is a different app from the source or app you booked the tour if it's not WeGoTrip site or app
- •To ensure the quality of the download, please remember to do so before your visit
- •Please note that there is no staff at the meeting point or staff on site for this tour. You can start the tour at any time from the meeting point
- •An Android version 7.1+ or an iOS smartphone version 12+ is required for the audio guide. You will need around 100 MB of free space for the download
Cancellation policies vary according to activity type. Please check the conditions of your required activity Self-guided audio tour.
Frequently asked questions
Do I need the internet during the tour?
No. Download the tour in the WeGoTrip app in advance — it then works fully offline.
Do I need an app?
Yes. After purchase you get a link to download the free WeGoTrip app, where you take the tour.
What language is the audio guide in?
The audio guide is available in English.
How long does the tour take?
The tour takes about 5h.
Is the tour suitable for children?
Yes. The self-guided format lets you go at your own pace, which works well for families.
Can I cancel my purchase?
Contact WeGoTrip support — refund conditions depend on the specific ticket.