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Private tour in New York City Michael D
Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island New York City Tour
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Michael D. - Private Tour Guide. I am a licensed New York City Sightseeing Guide and President of the Guides Association of New York City (GANYC). A life long New Yorker, my family roots in this great city date back to the 1850's. There is a lot of NYC in my DNA. As an experienced traveler I appreciate how important a guide can be for enhancing a visitor's experience. Getting to know a new place with a local makes all the difference. New York City - packed with things to do, places to go and people to see - can be a little overwhelming without the expertise of a native to show you the ropes. My tours will help you get the most out of your visit to our beautiful Metropolis. My goal as your guide is to help you fall in love with this city. I have given tours on boat, bus, foot, car and subway. Customized tours built around your interests are a specialty. Contact me with any questions. I look forward to providing you with a memorable and exciting visit to The Big Apple. Licensed New York City Tour Guide by The NYC Department of Consumer Affairs. President, National Federation of Tourist Guide Associations-USA Past President, Guides Association of New York City Licensed Washington DC guide. Certified International Tour Manager - International Guide Academy, Denver CO. I am not a driver. I can accompany you in your vehicle or I can arrange for a separate car and driver. I do local, New York City tours only. No over the road trips.
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Follow The Great American Passage on this full day NYC tour using public transportation!
Overview of your New York City tour
A product of NYC's melting pot, (a mix of 5 different nationalities) I have always been fascinated by immigration and it's importance to the United States. Journey with me back to a time when Ellis Island could be an "Island of Hope" or an "Island of Tears. " Today it is estimated that forty percent of the entire US population can trace at least one relative's immigration through the port of New York and Ellis Island. One of the first things they saw as their ship entered the harbor was the Statue of Liberty, holding aloft her beacon. On this tour we will explore both of these iconic, national landmarks. Our first stop will be the Statue of Liberty a 100th birthday gift to America from France. We'll meet some of the key people involved in her creation and investigate the symbolism in the statue. Our next stop, Ellis Island, is where twentieth century America was born.
Your New York City tour itinerary
Meeting at your NYC hotel( or other agreed upon location), we will go by subway down to Battery Park and Castle Clinton at the tip of southern Manhattan. There we will board the Statue Cruises boat for our trip out to the harbor. Our first stop will be: Liberty Island: home of the famous statue! After a visit with Lady Liberty, we will again board the boat for a short ride over to: - Ellis Island: Gateway to America We will explore this fascinating site dedicated to the millions of brave souls who risked everything to create a new life for their children and grandchildren. Then it's back to Battery Park, New York City. Please note **MINIMUM TWO (2)WEEK ADVANCE BOOKING REQUIRED**
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Type: Public Transportation / Category: Subway
We will be traveling by NYC subway to Battery Park. And then by Boat to both the Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island.
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New York, New York, United States
Ideally we should meet at your Manhattan Hotel. If not then we can arrange a mutually agreed upon meeting place.
- You can request a specific meeting location (for example, your hotel) during the checkout.
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