1 hour(s) 30 minute(s)
English
Included
Learn about the origins of New York City’s most iconic nicknames
Insightful commentary on the city’s culture, growth, and historical significance
Smooth, scenic ride aboard the Staten Island Ferry at no additional cost
Opportunity to capture skyline photos from unique angles
€ 14.91
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Meet your guide for a one-hour introductory excursion that begins with a scenic ride on the Staten Island Ferry, offering sweeping views of the NYC skyline and the Statue of Liberty. As you cross the harbor, keep your camera ready for incredible photo opportunities of Lady Liberty, the towering skyscrapers, and the cityscape unfolding behind you. During the ride, your guide shares engaging stories about New York City’s rich history and its famous nicknames, from The City That Never Sleeps to Gotham and the Big Apple, helping you connect with the spirit and identity of the nation’s most populous city.
Upon arrival on Staten Island, your guide leads you to the Staten Island 9/11 Memorial, known as Postcards, a moving tribute created in 2004 to honor the 274 Staten Islanders lost in the 9/11 attacks and the 1993 World Trade Center bombing. After taking time to reflect at this meaningful site, you can choose to return to Manhattan with your guide or stay on Staten Island to enjoy an afternoon exploring the Empire Outlets for shopping and waterfront views.
Local Tour Guide
Ride on the Staten Island ferry
Amazing view of the NYC skyline and the Statue of Liberty
See the Staten Island 9/11 Memorial
Visit and stop at the Statue of Liberty
Food and drink
Gratuities
Comfortable walking shoes
Weather-appropriate clothing
Bottle of water
Sunglasses & sunscreen
Public transportation nearby
Keep personal essentials
Have a camera ready to capture every special moment
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It’s beautiful! Basically a unique experience! Make sure to buy tye tickets ahead of time from Statue City Cruises. Get there a few minutes ahead of time and enjoy!
This is scam! We purchased tickets do 7.30 boat your and when we came at 7.20 there was no boat. We asked local stuff and they confirmed that 7.30pm your doesn’t exist. We called the number on our reservation and it went to Columbia. Some guy told us that the boat was full and they could not accommodate us. They also don’t take credit cards which is very suspicious. You can only pay by PayPal. Please be aware and book with someone else.
Statue City Cruises offers an amazing experience exploring the Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island. The ferries are comfortable, the staff is friendly, and the views of New York Harbor are breathtaking. With informative audio tours and easy access to the museums, it’s a must-do for any NYC visitor.
The MnM tour is a scam. Do not buy tickets from street vendor in green Statue of Liberty vests. There wasn’t enough seats on the boat. They roped off seats and wanted an extra 20$ per person to have a seat. They packed people into the bottom of the boat with dirty smeared windows and no air. It was disgusting. We had to cram into a corner on the main deck. The speakers were poor crackly sound. AWFUL and staff was so rude. I bought water and they didn’t have change, the cashier said it’s too bad. I demanded my change and she tree a dollar to me.
One of the next symbols of America and an icon of New York. It is impossible not to see. Maybe from the free ferry from Staten Island,but it doesn't come close to the statue. An alternative is City Sightseeing NewYork,but beware of the scam. They are plain scammers. They promise free drinks and snacks on the ferry which is not the case because they are two different companies. The sights themselves are not bad, but you'd better use the Get Your Guide app. It's cheaper.
