Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island Tour: All Options
Overview
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Hear the stories of immigrants who passed through Ellis Island and learn about the creation and symbolism of the Statue of Liberty.
On this guided tour, your expert New Yorker will get your reserve-line ferry tickets and ride with you to Liberty Island and afterward, if you select our Comprehensive Tour, to Ellis Island for a tour of the landmarks around the island, such as the wall of honour. Once the tour ends, the exploration doesn't stop there as you can continue inside the Ellis Island National Museum of Immigration to explore its multiple floors at your own pace. An audio guide is included to help. You’ll also have time to visit the Statue of Liberty Museum as your guide prepares you for what you’ll see inside.
Our Liberty Express option offers a 2 hour guided tour across the water, and on Liberty Island, where you'll learn all about the Statue of Liberty and our expert guide will also give you facts and tips if you wanted to visit the museum on your own after the tour.
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
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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.
What‘s Included
History of the Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island from an expert New Yorker
Comprehensive Tour only - Guided tour of Ellis Island including the American Immigrant Wall of Honor
Guided tour of Liberty Island
Roundtrip reserve-line ferry tickets with stunning views of the NYC skyline
Visit the Statue of Liberty Museum - learn how this sculpture became such an icon - self-guided
Comprehensive Tour only - Ellis Island National Museum of Immigration, audio guide included
Gratuities
Lockers for large items on Liberty Island (available for $0.25)
Crown and Pedestal (base) access at the Statue of Liberty, entry not included
Statue of Liberty Museum & Ellis Island National Museum are not guided as tour guides not permitted
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.
Reviews
13,426 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
It's worth the cost - Ask for guide Kevin.
fastidiousmom,,Dec 19, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00I'm a very careful shopper and did a lot of research to decide whether a guided tour was worth the cost rather than just visiting alone. Our decision to join this tour was a very, very good one! Our guide Kevin Lawrence is a NYC native and we were very impressed with not only his knowledge, but equally important, his ability to communicate it to us. Learned far more than we ever could have alone. Pre-tour communications were excellent, and except for the construction around the park which made it take a bit longer to find the meeting spot, the tour was flawless. Highly recommended!
Guided tour
johnaU4689NT,,Dec 18, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Jack did a phenomenal job with the knowledge he shared and the amount of history he knew. He answered every question and took the time to answer all questions anybody had. Truly grateful he was our guide.
Amazing
681masont,,Dec 18, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Great experience The tour guide was excellent. Very detailed explanation of everything and was very educational. Enjoyed it very much.
History of the statue
Cynthia S,,Dec 18, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00It’s a great way to see the Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island. We learned about the history surrounding the Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island.
Memorable Statue of Liberty tour
I3479KApablor,,Dec 17, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Most memorable part was seeing the statue of Liberty getting closer, very surreal. The tour guide was knowledgeable and fun.
Anthony was a great tour guide!
Ktate1988,,Dec 17, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Anthony did a great job on our tour! It was cold outside but manageable. A great experience if you want to delve deeper into the history of the Status of Liberty and Ellis Island.
Mindy is everything and more!
lucialF8928GV,,Dec 17, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Mindy was so amazing! I would do this tour all over again if it meant I got to learn more from her and feel her amazing energy for just a little bit longer! She made the tour worth every frozen second!!
Great tour!! Great guide!
Jennifer W,,Dec 17, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Meri was friendly informative & did her best to keep us out of the cold and was a wealth acknowledge. I would highly recommend this tour. We had a great time. It was beautiful to see the Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island in the snow!
Mindy is the best!!!
Honey L,,Dec 17, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Our tour guide Mindy was so amazing. She was prepared and full of so much knowledge! She made sure we never lost each other. She deserves great things. I had the best time! I would do it all over again just to hear more of what she has to say!
Great Tour!
Kim R,,Dec 17, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Our guide, Emily, was AMAZING! Very informative and fun! The weather was very cold, but we survived.
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