Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island Ferry with Audio Tour Access

Overview

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This self-guided tour of the Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island offers a unique opportunity to explore these historic landmarks at your own pace. With round-trip ferry tickets from Battery Park, you'll gain access to both islands and their museums while enjoying special audio experiences. The exclusive web-based companion tour provides powerful narratives and emotional storytelling in addition to the official audio guide. Uncover hidden histories, modern protest stories, and personal journeys that continue to shape America today. Learn about immigrant laborers who built the statue, suffragists who challenged its meaning, and activists who still gather beneath its torch. Unlike traditional tours, this immersive experience blends soundscapes, bonus tracks, and a cinematic script to help you feel the weight of history—past and present. Whether it’s your first visit or a return trip, this tour will leave you informed, inspired, and newly connected to a symbol the world thought it knew.

Additional Info

Wheelchair accessible

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

Service animals allowed

Public transportation options are available nearby

Transportation options are wheelchair accessible

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation Policy

All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.

What‘s Included

General admission to Ellis Island and the National Museum of Immigration

Access to the official National Park Service audio guide

Exclusive web-based companion audio guide

General admission to Liberty Island grounds and the Statue of Liberty Museum

Round-trip ferry tickets from Battery Park to Liberty Island and Ellis Island

Access to the pedestal or crown

Headphones or mobile data access (please bring your own)

Food and drink

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting points

Statue of Liberty

Liberty Island New York City United States

End points

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

What To Expect

Statue of Liberty

Begin your visit on Liberty Island, home to one of the most iconic symbols of freedom in the world. Stroll the grounds at your own pace, take in stunning views of the Manhattan skyline, and explore the Statue of Liberty Museum, where you'll learn about the statue’s design, symbolism, and evolution over time. Stand face-to-face with the original torch, discover how Lady Liberty was constructed, and hear the powerful stories behind her enduring legacy. With our companion audio guide, you’ll uncover lesser-known histories—like the immigrant laborers who helped build the statue and the suffragists who used it as a backdrop for protest.

2 hours • Admission Not Applicable

Statue of Liberty Museum

Step inside the Statue of Liberty Museum to explore the rich history, design, and evolving symbolism of Lady Liberty. See the original torch, view historic photographs and artifacts, and interact with immersive exhibits that trace the statue’s journey from concept to global icon. The museum offers powerful insights into what liberty has meant across generations—and how that meaning continues to evolve today.

1 hour • Admission Not Applicable

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