Meet your guide at Battery Park and enjoy priority boarding for the ferry to the Statue of Liberty on this 5-hour program. Designed by Frédéric Auguste Bartholdi, the iconic copper Statue was built by Gustave Eiffel. Dedicated on 28 October 1886, it was a gift to the United States from the people of France.Continue to Ellis Island, home to a federal immigration station that opened in 1892 and continued operations for more than 60 years before closing in 1954. Millions of immigrants passed through the station during that period. It is thought that at least 40 per cent of all current United States citizens can trace one or more of their ancestors to Ellis Island.After returning to Battery Park, you’ll visit the National September 11 Memorial, the principal monument commemorating the terrorist attacks of 11 September 2001 that killed 2,507 civilians, 72 law enforcement officers, 343 firefighters, and 55 military personnel.The memorial is located at the former site of the Twin Towers, which collapsed on the day of the attacks.Additional InformationConfirmation will be received at time of bookingNot wheelchair accessibleTravelers should have a moderate physical fitness levelA maximum of 15 people per bookingThe duration of tour is approximate, the exact duration will depend on the lines of dayThis experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refundThis tour/activity will have a maximum of 20 travelersInclusionsNational Park feesProfessional guideExclusionsAlcoholic drinks (available to purchase)Food and drinksGratuitiesSouvenir photos (available to purchase)DVD (available to purchase)Departure Point24 State StDeparture Time8:45 AM or 11:30AMDuration5 hoursReturn DetailsReturns to original departure pointVoucher InfoYou can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.The tour identified in this promotion is made available through Viator. Groupon is not affiliated with or sponsored by the
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