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Freedom and food tour with Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island

Free cancellation

Language: English

Mobile voucher accepted

Duration: 6 hours

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Guided tour

Why you’ll love this…

Learn about New York’s immigration history with a local guide
Experience skyline views of Manhattan on 3 different ferry rides in the harbor
Visit Battery Park, Ellis Island, and, of course, the Statue of Liberty
Discover the stories of immigrants (maybe even some of your own) at Ellis Island
Taste immigrant-inspired foods throughout the Financial District and Wall Street

What to expect

Explore New York City’s rich immigrant history from past to present on a guided tour in lower Manhattan. Part of the reason that NYC is known for being one of the most diverse and colorful cities on the planet is the robust immigration communities throughout the city. Learn about the city's first immigrants at the Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island. Then, discover the immigrant-inspired flavors located throughout the Financial District.

You’ll enjoy 3 different ferry rides through New York Harbor as you visit 2 of the most well-known immigration icons in the world: the Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island (where you may be able to look up your own immigrant ancestors in their registry records!).

Then, follow your guide on a modern foodie adventure through the Financial District. Listen to stories of modern immigrants and taste the evolution of their dishes after arriving in the Big Apple. At the end of your tour, you’ll be full of inspiration and delicious treats!

What's included

Local guide
food samples
Ferry tickets - roundtrip from Ellis Island and the Statue of Liberty
Guided walking tour
Food tasting

What's not included

Additional food and drinks
Tips (optional)

Where

1 Bowling Green, New York, NY 10004, USA

Meeting point:

Meet at the Alexander Hamilton US Custom House (outside, in front of the main entrance at the bottom of the steps).

What to remember

Please be aware that you will go through a security checkpoint before boarding the ferries to the Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island
Food options include a variety of tastings at immigrant-owned businesses or of immigrant-inspired foods
Portion sizes vary - total amount of food equals a full meal
This tour runs rain or shine, please dress appropriately for the weather

Provider

WeVenture NYC

Booking fee

Good news! No extra fees are applied to this booking.

Cancellation policy

Receive a 100% refund if you cancel up to 24 hours before the experience begins.

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