Private Abandoned Building Tour at Ellis Island
Starting at $250/person
Tours
Where Millions Began Their American Journey.
This Experience was created exclusively for Botelho Members and includes:
The Experience
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A 90-minute guided tour of the unrestored Ellis Island Immigrant Hospital Complex.
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Ferry admission with options to depart from Battery Park, NYC, or Liberty State Park, NJ, with priority entry into the Screening Facility Queue.
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A screening of the award-winning 30-minute documentary “Island of Hope, Island of Tears”.
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A self-guided tour offered in multiple languages, allowing visitors to explore both Liberty and Ellis Islands at their own pace.
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Access to “The American Wall of Honor”, an exhibit featuring nearly 1 million names.
Optional Add-ons:
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- Meal vouchers for the Ellis Island Café
- American Family Immigration History Center Passes
Why We Recommend
- Expert storytelling brings the island’s history to life, transforming the visit into something personal, moving, and deeply memorable.
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Exclusive access to the unrestored hospital complex offers a rare, behind-the-scenes perspective most visitors never experience.
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Flexible exploration across both islands allows guests to move at their own pace rather than feeling rushed or crowded.
The Fine Print
- This experience is designed for groups between four and ten guests. For larger parties, please inquire for tailored arrangements.
- Bookings must be made at least two weeks in advance.
- The duration of this experience is approximately four hours.
- Participants must be 13 years or older; those under 18 must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian.
- Comfortable, closed-toe shoes are required; sandals, flip-flops, open-toe shoes, and high heels are not allowed.
PLEASE NOTE: Your entire experience is fully covered in the price. Additional items may, of course, be purchased directly from our partner on a separate check.