Private tour in New York City Francesco A

Freedom Tour: Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island

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Francesco A.

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Hello! Come with me, I LOVE this city, and I'm sure you will too! I was born in Italy, in the beautiful island of Sicily, but grew up in NYC. Although Architecture has been my principal interest and occupation during my life, out of the love for this city and the need to share this love with others, I have become a professional tour guide and ambassador to this city, showing the known and lesser known, the iconic spots and places off the beaten path, the history, geography and cultures of this unique and fantastic city! My training, my urban interests, my passions in history, art, photography, music and food (my Italian background?) is what makes me an exceptional tour guide. And one more fundamental thing: my desire to pass all this to you so you can have the greatest trip ever, eat the best food in New York City, find the best things to do and see the finest New York has to offer. On my tours you will feel like having a friend in New York showing you around their neighborhood. You call me, I listen, then suggest the perfect tour in New York City in the most interesting neighborhoods. Whether your interests are in art and architecture, history and human studies, food or music or you simply want to see the city's monuments and neighborhoods, I have the tour for you! A personal experience where New York history is always part of the tour, to better understand and live your visit in NY. I am also very attentive to your needs during my tours, I go at your pace and care about you and am very focused on safety (I worked as safety inspector for over 10 years!). So my tours are ideal for seniors, kids and families. If my calendar indicates unavailability, please message me anyway. Sometimes bookings change. Join me for a special adventure in New York City by taking one of my tours. Let's experience NYC's magic together! ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Ciao! Vieni con me, AMO questa città e sono sicuro che te ne innamorerai anche tu! Sono nato in Italia, nella bellissima Sicilia, ma sono cresciuto a New York. Sebbene l'architettura sia stata il mio principale interesse e occupazione durante la mia vita, l'amore per questa città e il desiderio di condividere questo amore con gli altri, sono diventato una guida turistica e ambasciatore di questa città, mostrando il noto e il meno conosciuto, I luoghi iconici e I luoghi fuori dai sentieri battuti, la storia, la geografia e le culture di questa città unica e fantastica! La mia formazione, I miei interessi, le mie passioni per la storia, l'arte, la fotografia, la musica e il cibo (dovuto forse al mio background italiano?) e' ciò che mi rende una guida turistica eccezionale. E un'altra cosa fondamentale: il mio desiderio di condividere con te tutto cio' cosi' da poter fare del tuo viaggio il più bello di sempre, provare il cibo migliore di New York City e trovare le cose migliori da fare e vedere che New York abbia da offrire. Durante I miei tour ti sembrerà di avere un amico a New York che ti mostrerà I loro quartieri. Mi chiami, iascolto, poi ti suggerisco il tour perfetto a New York City nei quartieri più interessanti. Se I tuoi interessi sono nell'arte, nell'architettura e nella storia, nel cibo o nella musica o se vuoi semplicemente vedere I monumenti e I quartieri della città, ho il tour che fa per te! Un'esperienza personale in cui la storia di New York è sempre parte del tour, per comprendere meglio e vivere al massimo la tua visita a New York. Sono anche molto attento alle tue esigenze durante I miei tour, seguo il tuo ritmo e mi prendo cura di te e sono molto concentrato sulla sicurezza (ho lavorato come ispettore della sicurezza per oltre 10 anni!). Quindi I miei tour sono ideali per anziani, bambini e famiglie. Se il mio calendario indica indisponibilità, ti prego di inviarmi un messaggio. A volte le prenotazioni cambiano. Unisciti a me per un'avventura speciale a New York City partecipando a uno dei miei tour. Sperimentiamo insieme la magia di New York! Francesco A. Licensed NYC Tour Guide 2016 Member of GANYC (Guides Association of New York City) Masters degree in Design/History of Architecture Usually NONE! When it's a tour on a private car/bus, I do not drive, and I work only with licensed and insured drivers.

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Overview of your New York City tour

A comprehensive 5 hour tour of NYC symbols of freedom and liberty! Ferry ride from Battery Park (tickets include all ferry rides to the islands, entrance to the museums and expert guide). Of course The Statue of Liberty is the star of the show, the most iconic image of freedom, a modern marvel and an engineering feat. We may access the Statue's pedestal (depending on availability) for a close-up view of its inner structure and a breathtaking sight of the NY skyline. Another ferry will take us to the Immigration Museum on Ellis Island with an included self-guided audio tour. I will not be able to guide you inside as per Museum rules. We will then return to Manhattan.

Your New York City tour itinerary

We can meet at Battery Park for our first ferry to Liberty Island. Another ferry will then take us to Ellis Island for a visit to the grounds and museum. At the end of your visit you will head back to Battery Park in Manhattan by ferry. Some of the things you will see on this tour are: Battery Park Castle Clinton Statue of Liberty National Monument and Museum Ellis Island Immigrant Museum Contact me if you wish to visit only Liberty and Ellis Island or wish to add the 9/11 Memorial Museum.

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Transport details
Type: Walking

This tour requires boarding the ferry 3 times to reach all destinations. In between we will move by foot.

What's included
Private Guide
Tickets: Ferry and Museum tickets
What's not included
Other: Personal expenses. - Transportation to the pick up and from the drop off location.
Food Drinks Snacks
Meeting location

New York, New York, United States

Inside Castle Clinton by the flagpole.

  • You can request a different meeting location (for example, your hotel) during the checkout process.
Other details
Tour categories
City Highlights
Boat
Tour reference number
441880
Languages
Italian
English
Activity level
Moderate
Accessibility
Kid Friendly
Wheelchair Accessible
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This private tour is perfect for travellers who want to explore iconic symbols of freedom in New York, such as the Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island. It's also suitable for those who prefer a personalized experience with a local guide, Francesco A., who can provide deeper insights into these historic sites. The tour is kid-friendly and wheelchair accessible, making it suitable for families and travellers with mobility concerns.

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