Private Downtown All Access One World Observatory 9/11 Memorial Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island
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Private Downtown All Access One World Observatory 9/11 Memorial Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island
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While it’s easy to feel like a number in a large tour group, this private walking tour ensures you and your party have the full attention of your guide. Listen to stories about landmarks that many visitors miss while sightseeing on their own.
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Ages 6-99
Duration: 5–6 hours
Start time: Check availability
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Live guide: English
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Highlights
- Private tour: guide tailors the experience to your needs and interests
- Hear little-known facts and stories about New York’s rich history
- Views of the Manhattan skyline from ferry ride to Liberty Island
- Option to add on visit to One World Observatory
- Expert guide
- Private Tour
- Optional add on to visit One World Observatory
- Statue of Liberty Ferry Ticket
- Entrance to Ellis Island Museum
- Entry/Admission - Statue of Liberty
- Entry/Admission - Ellis Island
What's not included- Gratuities
- Crown Access
- Pedestal Access
- Meet your guide in downtown Manhattan at the National Archives at 1 Bowling Green. As you walk through historic Wall Street, learn about how New York became the city it is today. The private tour ensures you have your guide’s full attention and that you can ask questions at any time. From Battery Park, enjoy priority boarding for the Liberty Island ferry. After a short ride with sweeping views of the skyline, you'll arrive at Liberty Island. Follow the guide through the very path that immigrants arriving in New York took a hundred years ago. Once you return to Manhattan, begin a leisurely walking tour of famous downtown landmarks, including the Stock Exchange, Trinity Church, and Alexander Hamilton’s grave. As some locations are unmarked or hard to find, the guide ensures you don’t miss a thing. End the tour at the National 9/11 Memorial Museum, where the guide offers a local perspective on the events and aftermath. Hear the resilient story of the Survivor Tree. Upgrade to include a visit to the One World Observatory for panoramic views of the city. Observatory tickets sell out fast, but your pre-reserved ticket guarantees entry.
- Start:
- 1 Bowling Green, New York, NY 10004, USAThe tour meets in front of the Alexander Hamilton Custom House at 1 Bowling Green. Our guide will be there to greet you at 10:15am. They will be holding a white and blue checked flag with our logo on it. If you are running late, please call our office at (718) 806-1706.
End:- One World Trade Center, 285 Fulton St, New York, NY 10007, USAThe tour concludes with your group being dropped off at One World Trade where your guide provides tickets for you to visit the observation deck. We suggest giving yourself 45 minutes to an hour at One World Trade.
- Wheelchair accessible
- Pushchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Near public transportation
- Transportation is wheelchair accessible
- Surfaces are wheelchair accessible
If you have questions about accessibility, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 31003P17- There is no lunch break built in. There is opportunity for snacks, but we recommend eating a large breakfast
- A moderate amount of walking is involved, please wear appropriate shoes
- Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
- If canceled because of dangerous weather, you will be given the option of an alternative tour date or full refund
- Photography is allowed, however no monopods or tripods are allowed
- Minimum of two people per booking required
- We reserve the right to deviate from the route of the tour in the event of marches, parades, and circumstances beyond our control
- Children under 18 must be accompanied by an adult at least 21 years of age.
- Most travellers can participate
- This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.
- If you have questions about this tour or need help making your booking, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 31003P17
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Itinerary
- 1 Bowling Green, New York, NY 10004, USAThe tour meets in front of the Alexander Hamilton Custom House at 1 Bowling Green. Our guide will be there to greet you at 10:15am. They will be holding a white and blue checked flag with our logo on it. If you are running late, please call our office at (718) 806-1706.
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- 4Pass bySeaGlass Carousel
- 5Pass byThe National 9/11 Memorial & MuseumOne World Trade Center
- 6Pass byFederal Hall
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- 285 Fulton St, New York, NY 10007, USAThe tour concludes with your group being dropped off at One World Trade where your guide provides tickets for you to visit the observation deck. We suggest giving yourself 45 minutes to an hour at One World Trade.
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- A4250DMjanep0 contributionsGreat experienceHad a great experience. Liz was very knowledgeable and clearly a comic book fan which made the experience better. Would highly recommend.Written 2 February 2025
- berlaineb20250 contributionsDo not book them!!Horrible customer service!!! I was charged wrong because I put the wrong information online (supposedly I didn’t put that we were city pass holders!) however I called right away and never answered their phones, emails or texts!! And after 5 days that they finally did! My passes were already expired so they didn’t refund me my money! If they would have answered my call when I originally called them everything would have been resolved! But obviously everything is done on purpose! They probably get paid less if I would have used the pass than what they charged me!Written 23 January 2025
- 874ginae0 contributionsAmazing experienceLoved our tour guide Joel. Very knowledgeable and professional. He made the tour fun. Will highly recommend him to anyone participating in these toursWritten 21 January 2025
- mattpL8942KI0 contributionsExcellentVery informative and knowledgeable guide, very accommodating in allowing us to use restrooms and amenities. Some extremely interesting details included, thoroughly enjoyable afternoonWritten 20 January 2025
- Bel30120 contributionsA great informative and interesting tour!We really enjoyed this tour with Percy, as it was both informative and interesting! We got to see some cool landmarks and hear about how they related to the history of comic books, like who created Wonder Woman (so fascinating!) and how Marvel filmed the Avengers at Grand Central.Written 20 January 2025
- rebeccafK3015OL0 contributionsGood tour would recommendPercy was very good she was very knowledgeable about everything was funny, kind friendly would recommend to other people.Written 18 January 2025
- ineseugeniaf0 contributionsSúper Cameron. Super tour. SuperheroesCameron is a big superheroes fan and an enthusiastic super guide. We loved his explanations and enjoyed the tour a lot!!Written 17 January 2025
- L7666XRpaulb0 contributionsExcellent and informativeWe walked the Marvel and Dc tour this afternoon with Patrick. He was excellent, engaging and interesting, he catered to all ages of the group and all knowledge bases from the novice to the comic obsessed. I know we thanked him on the tour, even though our feet were in bits by the end he even gave us a decent range of local eateries to get dinner at after his talk. Bit of advice do this on a go city pass for best value.Written 6 January 2025
- S5053ZAjessical0 contributionsDefinitely a go to if you enjoy history and good food!Cameron was very knowledgeable about the history of the Lower East Side. The food stops were delicious and they all had a good history to them! My belly was full the entire time!Written 4 January 2025
- ariannacP52WW0 contributionsWonderful tour in the new york nightlifeWe had a wonderful tour with our amazing guide Kaley. She first gave us some background of Greenwich and then we hang around for the most important spots. She gave us pieces of advice for the best bars and let us dive in the real new york nightlife.Written 1 January 2025
- auseng0 contributionsChelsea, High Line, and meat packing walking tourTour was good. Beautiful part of the city with a lot of history. Guys was knowledgeable and we did ask a lot of questions. Will come back again to explore more.Written 31 December 2024
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- danz9720 contributionsReally dissapointing. Standing tour more likeWent on the Marvel/DC Superhero walking tour. Was a pretty bad time and dissapointing for the following reasons. - Only 3 stops from between start and end with REALLY long periods of standing up to 30 minutes in the freezing cold. - Misleading advertising. Was more of a comic book history tour with new york landmarks thrown in. - Really poorly planned. The content was bloated and packed with irrelevant information to the locations to stretch the time out. It felt like very little effort had been made considering so much of New York is home to famous shots from super hero films. All in all, for the price it felt like an enormous rip off and would suggest steering clear of this company.Written 29 December 2024
- 957shelleyf0 contributionsBest Tour Ever!Patrick was an AMAZING tour guide! This tour was way better than expected. Highly recommend this company. …also recommend requesting Patrick. Thank you tor an awesome experience … we learned so much! Fun time. We went back and several stops after our tour. Lots of fun!Written 28 December 2024
- S3170OPcarlag0 contributionsSuperheroes in NYThe tour was really interesting, we learnt a lot of new things. John was really an amazing guide: clear, entertaining, very well prepared on the topic.Written 28 December 2024
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3 contributions
July 2021 • Family
We truly loved our Top Dog Tour experience. Victoria was an amazing guide with extensive knowledge and insider tips that made our tour outstanding! Our tour was a great value and Victoria’s guidance allowed us to make the most of the time we had to spend visiting the Statue of Liberty, Ellis Island, Wallstreet, 9/11 Memorial and the One World Observatory. Thank you for a wonderful day Victoria!!!
Written 22 July 2021
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Juan Antonio A
12 contributions
July 2024 • Family
excellent tour. John was very knowledgeable about the history of the place and New York. He really knew where to go and avoid crowds, highlighting the key spots in the tour. Effective use of time.
Written 28 July 2024
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wiltshire66 contributions
May 2019 • Couples
Despite it continually raining Brooke made the tour really enjoyable. She has a bubbly personality and clearly articulates the information enthusiastically and demonstrates a vast knowledge.Thank you for a great day and we would thoroughly recommend it
Written 5 May 2019
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Hello,
Thank you so much for taking the time to leave a review of your tour with Brooke! We're so glad you enjoyed yourself despite less than ideal weather. We hope you have a fantastic stay in NYC and hope to see you again soon!
-The Team at TopDogTours
Written 6 May 2019
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worldtraveler
Tennessee21 contributions
Dec 2018 • Family
On my bucket list has long been to take our family to Ellis Island and the Statue of Liberty and we finally scheduled it the week after Christmas. Having heard horror stories of complications and frustrations and expecting attractions to be crowded, we scheduled with Top Dog Tours for a private tour. We started in Battery Park looking at a line that seemed to stretch for miles, and we skipped it. We met our energetic and knowledgeable guide Liz who had already gotten our tickets and off we went. The experience was deeply moving, particularly Ellis Island. But the difference of going with someone who knew the ropes, where to stand when made all the difference. It is absolutely possible to do this on your own, but the private tour is the best way to go if you can.
Written 31 December 2018
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Hello Ray,
Thank you for taking the time to leave such a great review of your tour with Liz. We're glad that we were able to make your bucket list experience so great. We hope the rest of your stay was equally enjoyable and hope you had a safe trip home.
-The Team at TopDogTours
Written 31 December 2018
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Nadeera D
2 contributions
Apr 2024 • Family
I took my uncle and aunt to NYC as they had never been. Last time I was at the statue of liberty and ellis island I was like 8years old on a field trip. I wanted to show my family around as well as learn about history and get a lot out of a tour.
We had an amazing time with Percy Smart she was the best.. I think the organization of the tour, the flexibility, and the positive upbeat attitude of our lovely tour guide made the day unforgettable.
I loved how the tour had all our tickets ready and the day went super smooth. I had so much fun also!!! .Percy was a walking book of historical knowledge with great energy and vibe. I would recommend Percy without hesitation. Also when i called the tour company Perry was super sweet, and explained the meeting place for me as I was nervous as I had only booked the tour a day or two prior last minute
It really was the perfect trip, well worth the money as in guided tours you learn so much without walking around aimlessly. I really encourage a private tour. It makes the day so you are not wasting time and you see a lot more in one day than you would have otherwise. Tickets are already bought so every location planned to be seen was easy
We had an amazing time with Percy Smart she was the best.. I think the organization of the tour, the flexibility, and the positive upbeat attitude of our lovely tour guide made the day unforgettable.
I loved how the tour had all our tickets ready and the day went super smooth. I had so much fun also!!! .Percy was a walking book of historical knowledge with great energy and vibe. I would recommend Percy without hesitation. Also when i called the tour company Perry was super sweet, and explained the meeting place for me as I was nervous as I had only booked the tour a day or two prior last minute
It really was the perfect trip, well worth the money as in guided tours you learn so much without walking around aimlessly. I really encourage a private tour. It makes the day so you are not wasting time and you see a lot more in one day than you would have otherwise. Tickets are already bought so every location planned to be seen was easy
Written 15 April 2024
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Virginia Beach, VA4 contributions
June 2023 • Family
Wonderful tour. Luke our guide very knowledgeable and fun to be with. We would encourage people to sign up for this tour.
Written 6 June 2023
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Jim P
3 contributions
Aug 2021 • Couples
Great tour! Sam was a wonderful guide. She was well prepared, informative and friendly. Highly recommended.
Written 2 August 2021
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Tempe, AZ1 contribution
Sept 2019
We had Jordan as our private guide for myself and my 9-year old grandson. Everything went off without any issues and Jordan was absolutely amazing. He had great energy during the five hour tour and really kept my grandson engaged and entertained. He also had great knowledge about all of the locations we visited and made a couple of last minute adjustments with no problem. I'd highly recommend Top Dog Tours and if you have kids in the group, ask for Jordan. You won't be disappointed!
Written 11 September 2019
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Hello,
Thank you so much for taking the time to leave a review our your tour with Jordan. We are so pleased you enjoyed yourself. We agree that Jordan is an amazing guide and is great with kids. We hope you enjoyed the rest of your stay in NYC and wish you safe travels!
-The Team at TopDogTours
Written 25 September 2019
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SFS
Pasadena, CA1 contribution
June 2019 • Friends
Wonderful guided tour of One World Observatory 9/11 Memorial Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island. Easy in and out full sightseeing day.
Written 18 June 2019
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Hello,
Thank you so much for taking the time to leave a review of your tour! We hope your stay in the city was a memorable one and we hope to see you again soon!
-The Team at TopDogTours
Written 18 June 2019
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diane p
Chicago, IL3 contributions
May 2019 • Couples
This tour is worth every penny. I’m sure our tour guide Liz made it even better. With a knowledgeable tour guide, you learn so much more than just seeing the iconic places. Additionally, you gain the trust and wisdom of someone who knows exactly when and where to line up, see some things you would normally miss and learn while doing so. Liz was very knowledgeable but also presented the information in an exciting way that helped us remember the things we learned. If you have any kind of disability, this tour is fantastic. Your tour is just for you so if you need to rest, use the bathroom and whatever else you may need, you can go at your own pace. Liz, thank you for an incredible experience.
Written 25 May 2019
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Hello Diane,
It is fantastic to hear you enjoyed your tour with Liz! We totally agree that a tour guide can really add to the experience, especially with guest who are a little less mobile. We hope you stay here in the city was enjoyable and we wish you safe travels!
-The Team at TopDogTours
Written 25 May 2019
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Susan D
Novato, California
Should we buy our Ferry tickets and entry tickets ahead of time, or wait until we arrive?
Written 2 February 2022
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