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‘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
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.
Reviews
12,778 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Great!
roy w,
Sep 16, 2025
- Viator
5.00Fun tour. Our guide Celia was very informative and personable. She made our far more enjoyable than I thought it would be. She even recommended restaurants and thing to do in nyc. Great job!
The meeting point turned...
Bill S,
Sep 16, 2025
- Viator
5.00The meeting point turned out to be easier to find than we expected. Our guide, Liam, gave excellent advice for the ferry trip to Liberty Island and subsequently to Ellis Island. At each stop, he gave an entertaining talk about their history and tips for getting the most out of the visit to each. With his advice in mind, we had no trouble catching the ferry back to Manhattan after the tour.
Cillia was the best!!
Rebecca L,
Sep 15, 2025
- Viator
5.00Cillia was very informative and knowledgeable and she kept us entertained as well! She kept us all together and moving along with great communication and instruction
A must do tour for any visitor to USA
manakasm,
Sep 15, 2025
- Viator
5.00This is a comprehensive tour which covers liberty island and Ellis Island . The guide is exceptional and he gives a very good idea of the importance of this islands and the statue of liberty to the history of the great nation USA.
The tour guide made the difference!
Marsha B,
Sep 15, 2025
- Viator
5.00Informative! I appreciate the stories and pictures shared. Loved that our guide Erika Chamberlin had so many facts and historical nuggets. One of the best guides I’ve experienced and I travel all over the world. My family really enjoyed it.
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