Statue of Liberty Express Tour & One World Observatory
Highlights
- Take advantage of the cheapest and easiest way to visit the Statue of Liberty with an expert guide
- Soak up a scenic harbor cruise to and from Liberty Island
- Take in panoramic views of Manhattan from all three floors of the One World Observatory
- Watch the transformation of the New York City unfold during a 47 second ride in the Skypod elevator to the 102nd floor
- Learn about the Observatory and city from expert tour ambassadors
Overview
If you want to see the Statue of Liberty but you aren’t interested in getting up early to catch the first boat over to Liberty Island, this relaxed visit is the one for you. Traveling with a group of 20 and an expert guide, you’ll enjoy a leisurely boat ride and full tour of Liberty Island and the Statue. Your tour starts when you meet your expert guide in battery park and take in iconic buildings like Castle Clinton (America’s first immigration station) and the Pier A Harbor House before hopping a ferry out to the Statue of Liberty. When you arrive on the Island, you’ll dive into the story of how the statue came to be and why it almost wasn’t built at all. After a tour of the island, you’ll board the ferry again and be back in Battery Park. In just three hours, you’ll have seen the Statue and learned its story from an expert guide; no early wake-up calls, no waiting in line, just easy, intimate access to A
Later, enjoy unforgettable views of Manhattan from the One World Observatory, the tallest skyscraper in the Western Hemisphere. Upon arrival, experience the Global Welcome Center, watch footage of the people who built the One World Trade Center, and see the bedrock that allows New York City skyscrapers to rise. SkyPod elevators take you up to the 102nd floor in 47 seconds and reveal the transformation of NYC. Enter the See Forever™ Theater and enjoy the spectacular New York skyline after a unique audio-visual experience. Finally, step onto the Sky Portal to look down on the city below from a glass disc. Create unforgettable memories and get inspired during a visit to this spectacular three-story observation deck!
Inclusions
Statue of Liberty Express Tour
- Fully guided Statue of Liberty Island Tour
- Expert, Local Tour Guide
- All ferry tickets between Battery Park and Statue of Liberty
One World Observatory
- Standard admission to the One World Observatory
- Timed-entrance ticket
- Access to three Observatory levels
- Ride in the SkyPod
- Global Welcome Center, Voices, and Foundations
- See Forever™ Theater, Sky Portal, and City Pulse
Statue of Liberty Express Tour
- Access to Statue of Liberty Crown, Pedestal and Museum
- Hotel Pick-Up / Drop-Off
- Gratuities
One World Observatory
- Food and drinks
- Digital Skyline Guide (available for rent)
Essential Info
Attractions in this package can be booked for separate days
Statue of Liberty Express Tour
If guests would like to get off at Ellis Island they are welcome to do so, however, this is not part of the guided tour
One World Observatory
- Guests must be at least 17 years of age or be accompanied by an adult.
- All guests must pass through an airport-style security screening before entering.
- Storage lockers are not available.
- No luggage is allowed in the Observatory.
- The One World Observatory reserves the right to refuse entry to any article.
- Please note this is not a skip-the-line ticket, and your admission is reserved for the time and date on your ticket, latecomers may be unable to enter depending on capacity.
- Wheelchair accessible.
Where to Meet
Departure Point/Entrance
Statue of Liberty Express Tour
22 Battery Place (Pier A Harbor House). Meet at the front entrance of Pier A Harbor House. Pier A Harbor House is to the right of the Statue of Liberty ferry and Castle Clinton.
Please meet 15 minutes prior to the tour start time.
One World Observatory
117 West Street, New York, New York 10007 – The Observatory entrance is on the West Plaza, located alongside West Street (at the Northwest corner of the World Trade Center).
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Statue of Liberty Express Tour
Departure time selected at checkout. Please arrive 15 minutes prior to departure
One World Observatory
Entry time selected at checkout