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New York City: Statue of Liberty & Ellis Island with Ferry

1. New York City: Statue of Liberty & Ellis Island with Ferry

Hop on board the ferry and enjoy a self-guided tour of the Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island from New Jersey. Visit Liberty Island, explore the Ellis Island Immigration Museum, and learn fascinating facts as you go. Begin your experience by departing from Liberty State Park, located in Jersey City, NJ, and easily accessible by car. Once you arrive at the meeting point, bypass the ticket line with your pre-purchased ticket. Board the ferry and see the impressive views of Lady Liberty and the NYC skyline. Take note of the ferry's return times to plan your day. Your ticket gives you access to explore two attractions: Ellis Island and Liberty Island (with the Statue of Liberty). On arrival to Ellis Island, pick up your multilingual audio guide at the Immigration Museum. Then, explore what was America’s busiest immigration station for over 62 years. Walk in the footsteps of millions of people from all around the globe who passed through here looking for a new beginning and a new life for their families in America. With access to the American Family Immigration History Center's records, you can search all ship manifests that came through Ellis Island. Use this unique experience to research your family history. Once you're ready to discover Liberty Island, drop off your audio guide and return to the ferry. Upon arrival on Liberty Island, pick up your multilingual audio guide to start exploring the history of the Statue of Liberty. Children also have the opportunity to enjoy a special narration of this self-guided tour. When you are finished, return to the ferry and make your way back to your original departure point.

New York City: Skyline at Night Tour

2. New York City: Skyline at Night Tour

Join a night of spectacular panoramic views of the legendary New York City. This night tour is designed to fascinate all visitors — history, movie, and photography buffs alike. Take this opportunity to experience the incredible panoramic views from New York tourism's best-kept secret, New Jersey’s waterfront. Then, tickle your palate with one of America’s best and well-known pastries at Carlo’s Bakery. Along your adventure, be introduced to the city of Frank Sinatra, the Statue of Liberty and the Empty Sky Memorial. Your night tour will take place during the twilight hours when the city's famous skyline comes to life with millions of lights flickering all around you.  Visitors report feeling chills, being in complete awe and feeling speechless when standing in front of Manhattan’s magnificent panoramic views and the most iconic symbol of freedom.  Bring your camera and get ready to be amazed!

New York City: USA eSIM Roaming Data Plan

3. New York City: USA eSIM Roaming Data Plan

Make your trip to New York hassle-free with a convenient eSIM data plan of your choosing. Stay connected on your travels with high-speed coverage allowing you to easily upload your photos, navigate on maps, and communicate with your friends. Purchase and install your eSIM anytime and anywhere, choosing from a variety of data packages and validity options. Simply scan the eSIM QR code to access all your essential apps on your vacation. Choose a zero-waste solution and avoid the trouble of having to manage multiple SIM cards. Once activated, your coverage will begin according to your selected duration.

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What people are saying about Jersey City

Excelente Tour. Habían muuuchas opciones y no me arrepiento de haber seleccionado este!!..El mejor de todas las opciones..Muy completo y tienes 6 horas para poder manejar tu propio tiempo..Muy fácil la compra de los tickets online, muy facil la entrada y la guía.. Tie es la opción de escuchar toda la historia guiada en cualquier idioma. Recomendado 1.000%

Line starts moving at 9 so get there 20 mins early. Liberty is first, ferry every 30 mins or so. Eat a big breakfast and eat again when you get back to battery park, just grab coffee and a snack on the islands. Well worth the visit this one, don’t miss.

10/10 we love our experience! Just the view is amazing and the staff make it even greater

Milky was an excellent tour guide. She knows a lot about the different areas and history

It was amazing, really fast using Get Your Guide and I would back with my family!