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
Express 2-Hour Tour
Duration: 2 hours: The guided portion of the express tour lasts around 2 hours. Return ferry is included.
Comprehensive 4 Hour Tour
Reviews
12,627 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
The experience was great
dorsey v,
Aug 29, 2025
- Viator
5.00Well it was recommended by my hotel so I rushed and didn't see that we weren't going into the actual Statue of Liberty. But it was still a great tour. The only thing is it said 930 and to arrive 15min earlier but the group was ready at 9.
Informative guide
Nancy T,
Aug 29, 2025
- Viator
4.00The most important factor in booking this experience was to simplify our day. I was unfamiliar with how the ferries worked, so it was helpful to have our tickets ready. Jim is friendly and funny. He wants to teach participants about the history of everything. Before we were released to tour both museums, we had to sit through a 30 minute lecture about things we would see/hear in the museum. The final lecture outside the Ellis Island Museum cost him his gratuity. I did appreciate the information he gave us in other situations.
Great SOL and EI visit!
Sally J,
Aug 28, 2025
- Viator
5.00Dena was an outstanding tour guide. Very informative and personable. Her voice really projected and she made sure we all understood and saw pictures she shared. Also, very conscientious in making sure we stayed together. We loved our day at SOL and EI! Some of our family were here for the first time and hope to be back soon.
Would Recommend this Tour
Edward G,
Aug 27, 2025
- Viator
5.00Jett was great. Very good information given on the tour. Gave us enough time at Liberty Island to explore the statue and museum. You also get as much time as you want at Ellis Island.
Great tour!!! Do not miss
Eva J,
Aug 27, 2025
- Viator
5.00Really enjoyed this tour!!! The Statue of Liberty is even more amazing IRL than in pictures or on TV. The 90 min tour was just right and our guide, Joe was funny and very knowledgeable.
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