NYC: Wall Street, 9/11 Memorial & Statue of Liberty Ferry

Two Hours in Lower Manhattan, Then the Statue of Liberty on Your Own

You get a 2-hour guided walk through Wall Street, the Financial District, and the 9/11 Memorial with a local guide who knows the stories behind each stop. Then you board a ferry to Liberty Island for a self-guided visit to the Statue of Liberty Museum and the island itself, with the option to continue to Ellis Island. The whole thing (guide, ferry, Battery Park) is done by early afternoon, and you control when you come back.

Step-by-step itinerary

Stops and time spent at each4 stops

1. New York Stock Exchangepassing by
2. Federal Hall National Memorial15m
3. Trinity Church10m
4. Statue of LibertyEntry included1h

Explore Manhattan and Liberty Island

• Visit New York Stock Exchange facade
• Tour Federal Hall National Memorial
• Admire Italian piazza-inspired building
• See Trinity Church and churchyard
• Walk along Wall Street and hear stories
• View Castle Clinton and Statue of Liberty
• See Wall Street Bull and take photo
• Reflect at 9/11 Memorial waterfalls
• Tour Canyon of Heroes at Battery Park
• Take ferry to Liberty Island
• Self-guided Statue of Liberty Museum tour
• Optionally visit Ellis Island immigration museum

The experience

So you're standing at the New York Stock Exchange, and your guide is telling you how this building shaped global finance, and honestly, you start to see the street differently after that. The 2-hour walking tour moves through the Financial District with someone who actually knows Lower Manhattan, not just the highlights. You'll pass Federal Hall, where George Washington took his oath, Trinity Church with Alexander Hamilton buried in its yard, and the Charging Bull for the photo everyone takes. It's the kind of detail work that makes a crowded neighborhood suddenly make sense.

Then you get to the 9/11 Memorial, and the pace changes. The guide gives you space to stand at the country's largest man-made waterfalls (the two reflecting pools with the names engraved around the edges), and you're not rushed through it. After that, you walk the Canyon of Heroes at Battery Park, where ticker tape parades used to happen, and you get a view of Castle Clinton and the Statue of Liberty across the water. It's all walkable, all connected, and you're done with the guided part by early afternoon.

The ferry ticket to Liberty Island is included, but here's the thing: once you're on the island, you're on your own. No guide, no schedule. You can tour the Statue of Liberty Museum, walk around, take your time. If you want to add Ellis Island after that, you can: the round-trip ferry covers both. The security screening happens before you board (airport-style, so plan for that), and crown and pedestal access aren't included, but you're standing in front of the actual statue, not looking at it from the shore. You return whenever you want, which is the part that makes this different from a tightly timed group experience.

What’s included

• Your day includes a 2-hour guided walking tour of the Financial District with stops at the New York Stock Exchange, Federal Hall, Trinity Church, and the Charging Bull photo spot.
• You'll visit the 9/11 Memorial with time for reflection, walk the Canyon of Heroes at Battery Park, and see Castle Clinton.
• The round-trip ferry ticket to Liberty Island is included, along with self-guided access to the Statue of Liberty Museum and the island itself.
• If you choose, you can also visit Ellis Island on the same ferry ticket.
• An experienced local guide leads the walking portion, and all transportation to the ferry departure point is covered.

Options for this experience

2 options

Walking Tour OnlyGuide in English · 09:00This option excludes any Statue of Liberty ticket

Walking tour with Statue visitGuide in English · 09:00Lower Manhattan guided tour with a round-trip ferry ticket to the Statue of Liberty

You'll see the exact price of each option when you check availability.See dates and prices

Information

Lasts 2h–4h, runs Tuesday, Friday and Saturday at 09:00, from US$ 39 per person, with a live guide in English and with free cancellation up to 24 h before.

Days and timesTuesday, Friday and SaturdayDeparts at 09:00Another time? ›

GroupUp to 201 private ›

Live guideEnglishOther languages ›

Meeting point and pickupNo hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends at a different place from where it starts.

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AgesAdult (13 and older) · Child (4 to 12 years) · Under 4: can't be booked

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled if the minimum number of travelers isn't reached. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

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Good to know

Low physical effortWheelchair accessibleAccessible transportStroller-friendlyPets welcomePublic transport nearby

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Is this one for you?Book this if you want the main Lower Manhattan landmarks and the Statue of Liberty in one morning without arranging separate tickets or ferries. The guided part gives you the history, and the self-guided island time means you're not watching a clock once you're there.

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Top questions

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (4 to 12 years). Children under 4 can't be included in the booking.

How long is the walking tour part?

Two hours. After that, the ferry to Liberty Island is self-guided, so the timing is up to you.

Does the tour include access to the crown or pedestal of the Statue of Liberty?

No. You get ferry access and can tour the Statue of Liberty Museum and walk around the island, but crown and pedestal tickets are separate.

Is the ferry ticket included?

Yes, round-trip ferry to Liberty Island is included. Ellis Island is optional. You can add it if you want, and the ferry covers both islands.

What if the Statue of Liberty closes due to weather?

If it closes, the walking tour still happens, but you won't get ferry access that day. You can reschedule to another tour or use your ticket on a different day.

How much walking is involved?

A moderate amount. Comfortable shoes are recommended. The tour is wheelchair accessible, and strollers are fine for infants and small children.

Do I need to go through security?

Yes, airport-style security screening happens before you board the ferry to Liberty Island. Avoid bringing large items. Smaller bags can be checked into lockers on the island.

Can I visit Ellis Island?

Yes, if you want to. The round-trip ferry ticket covers both Liberty Island and Ellis Island, so you can explore the immigration museum after the Statue.