Statue of Liberty & Ellis Island Tour with Reserved Ferry Entry
Overview
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Experience America’s most iconic symbols of freedom without the guesswork. This comprehensive guided tour takes you from the bustling shores of Battery Park through the hallowed halls of Ellis Island. With Reserved Access tickets, you’ll bypass the massive general admission lines and dive straight into history with a local expert storyteller.
What You’ll Experience
Step onto Liberty Island for a guided stroll around the monument. Your guide will share the "hidden in plain sight" secrets of the statue’s design and the dramatic story of its journey from France.
The Immigrant Journey: Walk through the Great Hall where 12 million people began their American dream. Hear the personal, heart-wrenching, and triumphant stories of the families who passed through these very doors.
The "Guide Advantage": Our guides are experts in NYC history who know the best photo spots and the quietest corners of the museums.
Additional Info
Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Please arrive 15 minutes prior to the start of the tour. The tour departs promptly and if late, you will NOT be able to catch up and will miss the tour. There are no refunds for missing the tour.
Please note the earliest time tour will have the least wait. Later tours will encounter longer wait times.
Your ferry ticket includes access to both islands, although for afternoon tours, there may not be enough time to visit Ellis Island.
Food available for purchase on the ferry, at the Statue of Liberty, and on Ellis Island
Operates in all weather conditions. Please dress appropriately.
Security screening will take place prior to entering the ferry. Visitors to the park are required to undergo airport-style security screening.
Photographs are permitted, but tripods and monopods are prohibited.
Children 3 and under free with paid adult ticket.
Guides are wearing orange hats AND/OR blue shirts or jackets.
Pedestal and crown access are not included in your tour. Guided tours are not allowed in the pedestal or crown at the Statue of Liberty
What To Expect
Castle Clinton National Monument
This sandstone fort is our meeting point, but it’s also a national monument.
Statue of Liberty
Tour Liberty Island with your guide. See the statue up-close and visit the Statue of Liberty Museum. This is also a great opportunity for photos of the NYC skyline.
Options
Comprehensive 4 Hour Tour
Express 2-Hour Tour
Duration: 2 hours: The guided portion of the express tour lasts around 2 hours. Return ferry is included.
What‘s Included
Skyline Views
Statue of Liberty Museum
Expert NYC Storyteller
Immigration Museum Access
Reserved Ferry Access - significantly reducing your wait time
Ellis Island Experience (Comprehensive Tour)
Gratuities
Pedestal & Crown Access
While your guide provides essential history outside, museums are self-guided to comply with rules.
small locker fees for oversized bags ($0.25) are not included.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Reviews
14,263 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Jett was great
M9561CJjakes,Jun 24, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Jett was an amazing tour guide.
Best Experience
Discover31121587698,Jun 24, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Very knowledgeable and made the tour very interesting! Highly recommend Jorge!
Ellis Island & Statue of Liberty
Gregory G,Jun 24, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Very informative and entertaining guide. Was anle to look up Grandfather that came through Ellis Island in 1912.
State of Liberty
Marilyn C,Jun 24, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Maude was very knowledgeable. She was on time, made sure we knew what to expect and where to meet her. We enjoyed it.
Great experience
Steve M,Jun 24, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Owen was awesome and a wonderful tour guide. Very accommodating and knowledgeable. Highly recommend.
Great Trip
dalegR5344VI,Jun 24, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Excellent tour. We are in our 70's and had two 12 year old granddaughters. They loved searching their family history at Ellis Island
Good history shared!
Matthew T,Jun 24, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Our guide Patti was kind and had good information and history to share. Things did move a little slowly because Patti frequently had to find our other group members so no one was left behind - not her fault at all.
The local secret to seeing Lady Liberty
C1791VAchloem,Jun 24, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
4.00Took the kids here during our family road trip from Boston. Let’s be real—trying to herd two energetic kids up a cramped spiral staircase inside the statue is a special kind of torture. Do yourself a favor and save your sanity. Skip the official cruise and take the Staten Island Ferry instead. It’s the perfect way to get that iconic New York experience and head back before any mid-day kid meltdowns start. Total game-changer for parents!
Amazing tour
FarAway53275619398,Jun 23, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Jo was a great tour guide even being British doing an American tour! lol! But tour was still great!
Highly Recommend
Alex S,Jun 23, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Very enjoyable. Our tour guide, Owen, was very knowledgeable, friendly, interesting, kind, funny, organized, and engaging. We would recommend for people of any age. We received a great deal of interesting history and anecdotes, but also had time to explore on our own.
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