Full Access Downtown NYC Tour: Statue of Liberty to Ground Zero
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Full Access Downtown NYC Tour: Statue of Liberty to Ground Zero is a 2-hour experience in New York, United States, from $75 per person. It scores 50 out of 100 on the Outty Ranking, which we label “Worth a Look”. Cancellation is free up to 24 hours before the start time. Same-day spots are currently showing.
- Outty Ranking
- 50 / 100
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- Duration
- 2 hours
- From
- $75 per person
See the best of Downtown Manhattan in one tour, from the Statue of Liberty to Wall Street and Ground Zero. Visit Liberty Island with your guide, cruise past Ellis Island, and then explore downtown and financial District. Continue to the 9/11 Memorial to learn about the events of September 11. After a lunch break, visit the 9/11 Museum at your own pace. - Visit the Statue of Liberty, Wall Street, and Ground Zero in one tour - Explore Liberty Island and enjoy great views of the Manhattan skyline - See Charging Bull, Wall Street, Trinity Church, St. Paul’s Chapel, the Oculus, and the 9/11 Memorial - Finish with admission to the 9/11 Museum and explore it at your own pace
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About this experience
See the best of Downtown Manhattan in one tour, from the Statue of Liberty to Wall Street and Ground Zero. Visit Liberty Island with your guide, cruise past Ellis Island, and then explore downtown and financial District. Continue to the 9/11 Memorial to learn about the events of September 11. After a lunch break, visit the 9/11 Museum at your own pace. - Visit the Statue of Liberty, Wall Street, and Ground Zero in one tour - Explore Liberty Island and enjoy great views of the Manhattan skyline - See Charging Bull, Wall Street, Trinity Church, St. Paul’s Chapel, the Oculus, and the 9/11 Memorial - Finish with admission to the 9/11 Museum and explore it at your own pace
What's included
Included
- Licensed NYC Tour Guide
- Fully Guided Tour
- Round-trip ferry tickets to Statue of Liberty
- Access 9/11 Museum (if option selected)
Not included
- Gratuities (optional)
- Lunch
- Guided Tour of 9/11 Museum
What you'll see and do
Castle Clinton National Monument
Walk through Battery Park past the historic Castle Clinton, a 19th-century fortification that once defended New York Harbor and later served as the city's main immigration processing station before Ellis Island. A great first taste of the history that defines Lower Manhattan.
10 minutes here
Statue of Liberty
Board your reserved ferry at Whitehall Terminal and cruise across New York Harbor. Your guide provides live narration as the Manhattan skyline fades behind you and the Statue of Liberty comes into full view ahead.
60 minutes here · Admission included
Liberty Island
Step onto Liberty Island and explore the grounds with your expert licensed NYC guide. Discover the fascinating story behind one of the world's most recognizable monuments—its design, symbolism, and lasting significance to generations of Americans and visitors alike. At the end of the guided tour, you're free to return to Manhattan with your guide or continue exploring on your own. Visit the Statue of Liberty Museum, then take the ferry to Ellis Island with included tickets to explore the National Museum of Immigration at your own pace before returning to Manhattan whenever you're ready.
60 minutes here
Statue of Liberty Museum
If you choose to continue exploring after your guided tour, your next stop is the Statue of Liberty Museum. Explore at your own pace, come face to face with the original torch, and discover interactive exhibits that tell the remarkable story of Lady Liberty. Once you're ready, hop aboard the ferry to Ellis Island to continue your adventure.
30 minutes here · Admission included
Ellis Island
Cruise right up to the island where over 12 million immigrants first entered America. Your guide shares its full story — the Great Hall and the immigrant journey — from the water, without disembarking, before continuing back to Manhattan.
Pass by without stopping
Bowling Green
New York City's oldest public park, dating to 1733. Your guide points out this historic square at the foot of Broadway — once the site of a toppled statue of King George III during the Revolution — as you make your way from the harbor toward the World Trade Center.
10 minutes here
Charging Bull
Pause at the famous bronze bull, one of NYC's most photographed landmarks and a global symbol of Wall Street and market optimism. A quick stop for photos before continuing through the Financial District.
10 minutes here
Trinity Church NYC
A Gothic Revival landmark at the head of Wall Street, whose spire once towered over all of Lower Manhattan. Your guide shares its history and points out the historic churchyard, resting place of Alexander Hamilton, as you pass.
5 minutes here
Wall Street
From Broadway, your guide points down the length of Wall Street — the financial heart of the world — with views toward the New York Stock Exchange and the Federal Reserve, and the story of how this narrow lane came to shape global markets.
5 minutes here
St. Paul's Chapel
Manhattan's oldest church in continuous use, dating to 1766. Standing just steps from the World Trade Center, it survived 9/11 untouched and became a round-the-clock refuge for recovery workers in the months after — a moving prelude to the memorial ahead.
10 minutes here
The Oculus
Walk through Santiago Calatrava's striking white transportation hub and shopping center, its soaring wing-like design one of the most photographed pieces of modern architecture in the city, on your way to the 9/11 Memorial.
10 minutes here
FDNY Memorial Wall
A 56-foot bronze relief on the wall of the FDNY firehouse facing the World Trade Center, honoring the 343 firefighters who gave their lives on September 11th. Your guide pauses here — steps from Ground Zero — for one of the most moving tributes in Lower Manhattan.
5 minutes here
Stand at the twin reflecting pools set within the footprints of the original Twin Towers — the largest man-made waterfalls in North America — where the names of every person lost on September 11th are inscribed in bronze. Your guide shares the story of the day, the Survivor Tree, and the city's rebuilding, in the most powerful stop of the tour.
20 minutes here
Your guided tour concludes at the memorial. Enjoy an hour of free time for lunch at Eataly, the sprawling Italian marketplace overlooking the reflecting pools — grab wood-fired pizza, fresh pasta, panini, or espresso before your museum visit.
60 minutes here
After lunch, head to the entrance of the 9/11 Memorial Museum and explore at your own pace — the exhibitions, artifacts, and personal stories documenting September 11th and its aftermath. Depart whenever you're ready; this is where your experience ends.
60 minutes here · Admission included
Where it starts and ends
Meeting point
New York
Meet your tour guide in front of Starbucks Coffee located on the corner of Pearl Street and State Street.
Hotel pickup
No pickup: everyone meets at the start point.
Ends at
Guided portion of this tour ends at Statue of Liberty Museum at Liberty Island. You will have an option to discover the museum on your own, visit Ellis Island, and 9/11 Museum with One World Observatory depending on the option you have selected.
Options you can book
Statue of Liberty Tour Only
Duration: 2 hours No Downtown and Ground Zero: Includes ferry ride and guided tour of Statue of Liberty. Does not include guided tour of Ground Zero and Downtown.
Full Access Tour
Duration: 6 hours Access all attractions: Includes ferry ride, guided tour of Statue of Liberty, Downtown, Ground Zero, and 9/11 Museum Ticket.
Statue Liberty + Ground Zero
Duration: 4 hours No 9/11 Museum or One World: Includes a guided tour of Liberty Island, Downtown, and Ground Zero. NO 9/11 Museum or One World Included.
Before you book
- Cancellation
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
- Languages
- de, en, it, fr, es
- Ticket
- Mobile Only
- Runs on
- Every day
- Group size
- Up to 15 travelers per booking
- Operated by
- Experience NYC™
Know before you go
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Good to know
- Duration
- 2 hours
- Free cancellation
- Up to 24h before
- Minimum age to book
- All ages
- Availability
- Bookable today
- Runs on
- Every day
- Price range
- $75 to $109
- Hotel pickup
- No pickup, meet at start point
- Booked in 30 days
- 0
- Verdict
- Worth a Look
Who runs this experience
Operated by Experience NYC™, who run 16 experiences we rank across 1 city, with an average Outty Ranking of 74.4 and 3 in the 90+ Club.
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Full Access Downtown NYC Tour: Statue of Liberty to Ground Zero: questions travelers ask
Practical detail on this experience, plus the wider planning questions for New York.
How much does Full Access Downtown NYC Tour: Statue of Liberty to Ground Zero cost?
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Prices start at $75 per person. The final price depends on the date, the time slot and the number of travelers, and peak weekends in New York usually price higher than midweek mornings. Live pricing and remaining availability are confirmed on the booking screen before you pay.
How long does Full Access Downtown NYC Tour: Statue of Liberty to Ground Zero take?
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Plan for about 2 hours from start to finish, not counting travel to the meeting point. Most travelers leave another 30 minutes on either side so the rest of the day in New York is not rushed.
Is Full Access Downtown NYC Tour: Statue of Liberty to Ground Zero worth it?
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It holds an Outty Ranking of 50 out of 100, which we label "Worth a Look". That score blends traveler sentiment (0/5 across 0 reviews), the depth of that review evidence, recent booking momentum, value for money against comparable last minute in New York, and how flexible the cancellation terms are.
Can I cancel or reschedule Full Access Downtown NYC Tour: Statue of Liberty to Ground Zero?
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Yes. Cancel free up to 24 hours before the start time for a full refund. Inside that window the booking is non-refundable, and no-shows are not refunded.
Is Full Access Downtown NYC Tour: Statue of Liberty to Ground Zero suitable for kids and families?
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Yes, all ages are welcome. Families should still weigh the 2-hour running time, and strollers are easier on the earlier, quieter departures.
How far in advance should I book Full Access Downtown NYC Tour: Statue of Liberty to Ground Zero?
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Around 0 people booked this in the last 30 days, so popular slots go early. Two to three weeks ahead is comfortable in shoulder season, while summer weekends and holidays in New York can sell out a month out. Same-day spots do open up when other travelers cancel, so it is worth checking if you are already in town.
What should I bring or wear?
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Bring photo ID, your booking confirmation on your phone, a refillable water bottle and comfortable shoes. Dress for the weather in New York and add a light layer if any part of the 2-hour experience runs outdoors or after sunset.
Where does Full Access Downtown NYC Tour: Statue of Liberty to Ground Zero start and how do I get there?
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The exact meeting point and directions are on your voucher once you book, and they sit in central New York within reach of public transport. Arrive 15 minutes early: late arrivals are treated as no-shows by most operators.
What are the best things to do in New York?
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New York has more bookable experiences than any other city on Outty, and the quality spread is brutal. Observation decks are commoditised, so we score them on timed-entry reliability and sunset slots. Food tours and borough walks are where the ranking really separates operators, and the top scores in the city all come from small-group guides. On Outty we rank every New York experience on the same 0 to 100 scale, and alongside this one the highest scorers right now include NYC Bus Tour of Brooklyn, Bronx, Queens: Art, Food & Sports, Half-Day Bus Tour of NYC Top Highlights, SoHo, Little Italy, and Chinatown Walking Tour in New York. The city page groups everything into most popular, highest reviewed, last minute and family-friendly so you can build a day around what actually delivers.
When is the best time to visit New York?
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September to early November, and late April through June. Booking patterns follow the same curve: prices and queues climb in peak weeks, while shoulder season gives you better availability on the top-ranked experiences and more room to change plans.
How many days do you need in New York?
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Three full days covers the headline sights without sprinting. A workable rhythm is one anchor experience each morning, such as this one, an unhurried afternoon in a single neighborhood, then a food or nightlife booking in the evening. Five days lets you add a day trip outside the city.
Do I book through Outty or through the operator?
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Outty ranks and explains the experiences, then hands you to Viator to complete the booking with the operator directly. The price is the same as booking on Viator yourself, and Outty earns an affiliate commission on the referral, which is how the rankings stay free to read.
What is included in Full Access Downtown NYC Tour: Statue of Liberty to Ground Zero?
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Included: Licensed NYC Tour Guide; Fully Guided Tour; Round-trip ferry tickets to Statue of Liberty; and Access 9/11 Museum (if option selected). Not included: Gratuities (optional); Lunch; and Guided Tour of 9/11 Museum. Always check the voucher for the final list before you travel.
Where is the meeting point for Full Access Downtown NYC Tour: Statue of Liberty to Ground Zero?
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Meet your tour guide in front of Starbucks Coffee located on the corner of Pearl Street and State Street. Hotel pickup is not included, so plan your own transport and arrive 15 minutes early.
What languages is Full Access Downtown NYC Tour: Statue of Liberty to Ground Zero offered in?
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It is offered in German, English, Italian, French and Spanish. Pick your language when choosing a date and time, as not every departure runs in every language.
Will I get instant confirmation and a mobile ticket for Full Access Downtown NYC Tour: Statue of Liberty to Ground Zero?
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Confirmation is sent by the operator after booking, usually within 48 hours; if it is not confirmed you are not charged. Mobile tickets are accepted, so you can show the voucher on your phone.
Is Full Access Downtown NYC Tour: Statue of Liberty to Ground Zero wheelchair or stroller accessible?
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The operator notes: Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller; and Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap. If accessibility is critical, contact the operator after booking to confirm arrangements for your date.
What happens to Full Access Downtown NYC Tour: Statue of Liberty to Ground Zero if the weather is bad?
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This experience depends on good weather. If it is canceled because of poor weather, you are offered a different date or a full refund.
What booking options are available for Full Access Downtown NYC Tour: Statue of Liberty to Ground Zero?
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There are 3 options to choose from, including Statue of Liberty Tour Only, Full Access Tour, Statue Liberty + Ground Zero. Prices and start times differ by option, so compare them on the booking screen.
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