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
13,192 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Best tour guide ever!
G3929OXlindsayc,
Nov 6, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Owen was a fantastic and knowledgable tour guide. He made the experience so enjoyable for everyone in our group - including the kids.
Great tour
Voyager58178916999,
Nov 6, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Our tour guide Liam was very informative and interesting. Also very friendly. He made sure all questions were answered.
Dena
sophiehZ6823NQ,
Nov 6, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Dena was very energetic, told great stories. She is great! Everyone was made to feel welcome and included we all had a good time!
A wonderful history lesson
wendyhO7975BU,
Nov 6, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had a wonderful morning of history on Liberty Island and Ellis Island. Our guide Jeff, was a wealth of knowledge sharing so many interesting facts and engaging everyone in the group.
First visit
Miriam B,
Nov 5, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Jeff is a wonderful history teacher. The way he told the history of the statue of liberty and Ellis Island made it come to life. Would recommend to every family visiting.
A wonderful guide and a great experience
danielbB8147ZB,
Nov 5, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Ray R was a fantastic guide and we thoroughly enjoyed our tour and all of the wonderful knowledge he bestowed upon us. Told with great passion and humour. Our kids, 6 and 8, also had a great afternoon and Ray made them feel welcome and included them whenever he could. Highly recommend.
Great experience visiting the Statue of Liberty
Robert M,
Nov 5, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Owen was a great tour guide! We learned so much about not only the Statue of Liberty but NYC also. 100% recommend to any tourist
Jake the great historian
hilda h,
Nov 5, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Jake was extremely knowledgeable on this tour. We learned so much about the great state of New York! Fantastic tour and tour guide. I wholeheartedly recommend it!!
Great Tour and Tour Guide!
davidwT3994JJ,
Nov 5, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Tour of Liberty Island and Ellis Island was outstanding. Celia was an awesome tour guide. Very personable, engaging, and knowledgeable. I highly recommend!
Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island guided tour
jesuslV9537IJ,
Nov 5, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Excellent tour specially with tour guide Charlie Meaney. I highly recommend it to everyone visiting New York city. I enjoy it very much
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