Italian Heritage: Statue of Liberty & Ellis Island Private Tour

Walk in the footsteps of Italian immigrants — and rediscover the dreams that built New York.

From Battery Park to Liberty Island and Ellis Island, explore the human stories behind one of America's most powerful journeys. This private three-hour guided experience brings the history of immigration to life with personal storytelling, iconic landmarks and unforgettable harbor views.

Private group of up to 6 guests · Approximately 3 hours · English-speaking licensed local guide · Ferry tickets included

Experience Highlights

• Discover the Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island with your private guide.
• Hear moving accounts of Italian immigration and the American dream.
• Explore Ellis Island's Great Hall and its remarkable history.
• Capture iconic views of Lady Liberty and the Manhattan skyline.
• Enjoy a more meaningful, flexible visit tailored to your group.

More Than a Sightseeing Tour

Meet your guide near historic Battery Park, where millions of travelers once looked toward new beginnings. After an introduction to the story of migration, board the ferry for Liberty Island to discover the meaning of one of America's great symbols of freedom.

Continue to Ellis Island, where generations of immigrant families — including millions with roots in Italy — passed through the Great Hall in pursuit of a new life. Your private guide adds context, stories and a personal perspective to this unforgettable journey.

What's Included

• Private licensed local guide with immigration-history storytelling
• Round-trip ferry tickets to Liberty Island and Ellis Island for the confirmed itinerary
• Guided visit of Battery Park, Liberty Island and Ellis Island
• Flexible pace for your private group
• Photo opportunities at scenic harbor viewpoints

Not Included

• Vehicle transportation from your hotel; walking pickup with your guide may be arranged upon request
• Food, beverages and optional gratuities
• Any special restricted-area admissions beyond the confirmed ferry and itinerary

Meeting Point & Important Information

Meet your guide in the Battery Park area of Lower Manhattan. The exact meeting instructions will be sent after confirmation. The ferry for Liberty Island and Ellis Island departs from Battery Park, near Castle Clinton. Please follow the meeting instructions sent by our concierge team. Ferry security screening is mandatory and can involve waiting, especially during busy periods. This tour is presented as wheelchair accessible, but please advise our team of specific mobility needs before purchase so the arrangements can be confirmed. Statue pedestal or crown access is not included unless separately confirmed.

Booking & Confirmation

Purchase your private experience for your group of up to six guests. Our concierge team will then help coordinate your preferred date, English-speaking guide and meeting instructions. Ferry schedules, attraction access and guide availability must be confirmed; no date is reserved until our team confirms it.

Fattori Travel Experiences — where heritage becomes an unforgettable personal journey.

Non-refundable: Once your direct booking is confirmed, all sales are final. Refunds are not provided for voluntary cancellation, a change of travel plans, late arrival or no-shows, except as required by applicable law.

Operator cancellation: If the experience cannot be provided by Fattori Travel Experiences or the operator, applicable legal remedies remain unaffected.

Booking date: For flexible-date experiences, you may purchase now and arrange a preferred date privately with our team afterward, subject to actual operator availability. An online purchase does not guarantee a particular date. Fixed-date events are held only on their published event date.

Confirmation: Service details and meeting instructions will be sent electronically. Review any passenger and date restrictions in the experience details before purchasing.