Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island Tour: All Options

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Overview

Available languages

English

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.

The guided portion of the tour is approximately either 0.5, 2 or 4 hours.

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

Options

Comprehensive 4 Hour Tour

Express 2-Hour Tour

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Informative and a good...
Janet R,
Dec 25, 2024
5.0
Informative and a good pace with a knowledgeable guide. Not too crowded, though there were plenty of people on a snowy Christmas Eve.
Great tour guide!
Amanda D,
Dec 25, 2024
5.0
Our tour guide Ben was outstanding! his knowledge of both the Statue of Liberty and New York in general was outstanding. Once the tour was over, he even made sure we were on the correct subway. 20 out of 10 stars 🤩
Tour guide was...
Sheron T,
Dec 24, 2024
5.0
Tour guide was exceptional. He was friendly, courteous and delivered the material well. I would highly recommend this your.
Joseph was great!
Rachel E,
Dec 24, 2024
5.0
Joseph our tour guide was fantastic! He had humor and knowledge that made it a pleasure! We learned so much….
Wrap up warm! Great trip...
Arlene G,
Dec 22, 2024
5.0
Wrap up warm! Great trip we had a fantastic tour guide, Jason an original New Yorker with great knowledge and enthusiasm! Well worth doing it with a guide, thanks Jason!