Statue of Liberty & Ellis Island Tour with Reserved Ferry Entry
Overview
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Experience America’s most iconic symbols of freedom without the guesswork. This comprehensive guided tour takes you from the bustling shores of Battery Park through the hallowed halls of Ellis Island. With Reserved Access tickets, you’ll bypass the massive general admission lines and dive straight into history with a local expert storyteller.
What You’ll Experience
Step onto Liberty Island for a guided stroll around the monument. Your guide will share the "hidden in plain sight" secrets of the statue’s design and the dramatic story of its journey from France.
The Immigrant Journey: Walk through the Great Hall where 12 million people began their American dream. Hear the personal, heart-wrenching, and triumphant stories of the families who passed through these very doors.
The "Guide Advantage": Our guides are experts in NYC history who know the best photo spots and the quietest corners of the museums.
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
Skyline Views
Statue of Liberty Museum
Expert NYC Storyteller
Immigration Museum Access
Reserved Ferry Access - significantly reducing your wait time
Ellis Island Experience (Comprehensive Tour)
Gratuities
Pedestal & Crown Access
While your guide provides essential history outside, museums are self-guided to comply with rules.
small locker fees for oversized bags ($0.25) are not included.
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
14,009 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Interesting, informative, fun!
487lisah,May 11, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00James did a great job entertaining the group! Informative, well paced, efficient, and humorous.
Our tour guide, Joe, was...
John S,May 10, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Our tour guide, Joe, was very knowledgeable about the Statue of Liberty. We kept us engaged the entire time!
Great tour!
Diana G,May 10, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Very informational, and moved at a good pace. James was a great guide.
Informative and Entertaining Morning full of Perfect Views
William M,May 10, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Easy trip with an informative and entertaining guide, Joseph. He had fun and was personable without overdoing it (which can sometimes make tours a bit awkward). Highlight was his extemporaneous "The New Colussus." My daughter has a History degree and likes to "catch" people's historical errors but had nothing negative at all to say about his facts. Well worth the money, especially if you don't know much about the history of either stop.
Our NYC Day
I5561JMireneb,May 10, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Much enjoyed our tour with Jim-a knowledgeable and enthusiastic guide. Highly recommend!
Excellent tour of Liberty...
Irene B,May 10, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Excellent tour of Liberty Island and Ellis Island. Jim was knowledgeable and enthusiastic. Highly recommend!
Statue of Liberty
christopherbM3874XP,May 9, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Matt was great very friendly and knowledgeable great information
Tony gave us a lot of...
Meg F,May 9, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Tony gave us a lot of history about the Statue and had a lot of knowledge and a great sense of humor
Fantastic time at NYC
Inspiration186847,May 9, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Anthony did a fantastic job telling us the story of the statue of Liberty and Ellis Island. Would highly recommend this tour.
Statue of Liberty
BonnieandAlex,May 9, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Great tour. Interesting. Anthony was great, a native from Brooklyn and very expressive and knowledgeable. Recommend.
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