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Statue of Liberty and Empire State VIP/Express - in One Day!
Do you want to see the world famous Statue of Liberty AND go to the top of the iconic Empire State Building all in the same day!! Then this is the tour for you!
Let your private guide whisk you through the city on this incredible whirlwind tour of two of NYC's most recognizable highlights!!
Meeting Point
At your hotel
Hotel Pick Up
Meet your guide at your convenience in the comfort of your hotel - and get ready for a day full of excitement, sights and sounds as we head off for our adventure in the greatest city in the world!
Board the Ferry enroute to Lady Liberty
With our reserve tickets, we will board the ferry that takes us to the feet of Lady liberty herself. Your private guide will show you all the best spots and share all of secrets surrounding this icon's fascinating history. Bring your camera - your guide will take fabulous pictures of you and group for memories that will last a lifetime. (If you want to, this journey can also include a visit to the wonderful Ellis Island National Museum of Immigration - as always, the itineraries will be customized to your personal choices).
Return to Manhattan & enjoy downtown
After seeing the incredible Statue of Liberty and all the accompanying attractions, we head back to Manhattan and have a chance to enjoy the Battery Park area - perhaps drinks at a stunning waterside café with million dollar views, lunch at a Colonial era pub, shopping at some designer stores? What is your fancy?
Off to The Empire State Building
With our VIP express tickets, you will get the full red carpet treatment - Skip the Lines and head straigh on up to the iconic Art Deco outside observation deck on the 86th floor - re-live your favorite movie scenes from King Kong, Sleepless in Seattle and An Affair to Remember!
THEN: Proceed to the 102nd floor - again, VIP express access - where you will enjoy the newly renovated all glass observation tower!
As always, your private guide is there to assist you in any way, point out ALL the sights and take fabulous photos of you on top of the world.
Back to your hotel
After all that glitz, glamour and giddiness - you will be escorted back to your hotel for a well deserved rest. or will you just rest briefly, and then head out once more for some famous New York City night life? The choice is yours....
Ending Point
At your hotel
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Inclusions & Exclusions
Guide Fee, Hotel Pick Up, Reservations & Reserve Tickets for Statue of Liberty with pedestal and/or statue access, Express VIP reservations & tickets for Empire State Building (86th & 102nd floor observatories, Skip The Line red carpet), return to hotel
Local ground transportation, Food, Beverages, Ticket for guide to top of ESB, Guide Tip
(If you want to purchase ticket for guide for ESB, this can be purchased in "extras" or later on site)
Tour Important Information
FAQ's:
Do we need to take a boat to get to the statue?
Yes - And the guide will have your reserve express ticket ready when we visit!
There is no ground transportation option for visiting The Statue of Liberty.
Important message from the guide
I can also guide regionally (Boston, Washington DC, Hamptons, Hudson Valley) if you pay my transportation fee.
Cancellation Policy
- Free cancellation - 8 days prior to meeting time
- 50% Refund - 3 to 7 days prior to meeting time
- No Refund - Within 2 day(s) prior to meeting time
New York Tour Reviews
Nancy C.
Best of New York Highlights Tour - with private car & driver
“Great Way to Explore the City”
It was my adult daughter's first time in NYC and while I know the City, I thought a tour might be a good way to orient her to the City. It was fun, educational and helped us know how to move around the City. Julia is a true New Yorker who knows, the institutions, history and culture of this great City. She is responsive to requests and had great ideas of how to share the City's delights and treasures. I highly recommend her as a tour guide.
Julia R.
(11 reviews)Thank you! It was a pleasure to meet you both!
“Destination: New York ”
Thoroughly ended working with Julia - thoroughly recommend her!
Julia R.
(11 reviews)Thank you, Joanne! It was a pleasure!
Eleanor C.
Central Park on Foot - nature & culture walking tour
“An excellent time!”
We had a great time with Julia! Her tour was fun, lively, informative and we really felt the benefit of being shown round Central Park by a local.
Julia R.
(11 reviews)Thank you, Elly! It was a pleasure spending the morning with you both. I am honored you included me in your New York City itinerary. All the best! Julia
