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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.
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
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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
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10,689 reviews
Gavin,Dec 9, 2024
Chris Tipp, our tour guide did a great job with genuine joy and passion in his job as well as his knowledge. We both enjoyed our tour, Thanks.
Kathryn R,Dec 9, 2024
Even though we braved this tour on the coldest day of 2024, Ben our tour guide gave our group interesting insights to the Statue of Liberty.
Jamie H,Dec 9, 2024
Great tour! James was a wonderful guide, very knowledgeable and personable! We had a great time and would highly recommend.
Pamela M,Dec 9, 2024
Our tour guide ALEX was fantastic!! Professional, friendly & super knowledgeable! The reason for 4 stars, not 5 is because our time at the Statue of Liberty felt rushed. Could have used at least 30 minutes more.
YAEL R,Dec 9, 2024
The views are beautiful and the history is fascinating, but it’s Chris Tipp’s guidance that makes it all more meaningful. His delivery and story telling were both touching and inspiring. We highly recommend the tour, and Chris Tipp especially!