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
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.
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.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Reviews
14,145 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Half day statue of liberty and Ellis island
neiley25,Jun 3, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00The guided tour was roughly a half day, beginning at 9am with the ferry to Liberty Island and ending on Ellis Island, where the group eventually disperses and you can then spend free time. Everything ran like clockwork and Jason was an engaging and amused host. It definitely added to the experience having a local guide.
Statue of Liberty and a Ellis Island tour
Y8788QZjulies,Jun 2, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Excellent tour and experience. Jett our guide was engaging , humorous, knowledgeable and a great communicator. Would choose this tour and Jett as our guide again and again.
Great tour guide and experience
amandapK9463ZM,Jun 2, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Very entertaining and informative
Wonderful experience
K315OSrobertp,Jun 2, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Charlie was wonderful! He even provided extra information for good places to eat and do other fun stuff
Exceptional tour and guide.
Larry L,Jun 2, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Our guide Kevin was exceptional! Full of historical insights and little-known facts. Plus a great sense of humor. The Statue tour is a must see to get to intimate education about the importance of immigration in the US and that it needs to continue.
Fabulous Kevin Tour
Louise P,Jun 2, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00We had a wonderful tour of Ellis Island and the Statue of Liberty, and it was made even better by our guide, Kevin. He was knowledgeable, engaging, and organised throughout the entire tour. Kevin shared fascinating information and stories that brought both landmarks to life. We learned so much more than we would have on our own. I highly recommend this tour, especially if you have Kevin as your guide. Five stars
What an amazing experience with an amazing guide!
Dream29427970506,Jun 2, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00I would definitely recommend this tour to anyone. Charlie turned a bad experience for us (wrote down wrong start times arrived late) to one I won’t forget once we caught up with the group. He is a very knowledgeable, energetic, and compassionate about what he does. Thanks for the memories Charlie!
Sergio was amazing!
mrbird00,Jun 1, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Sergio led our group and he was amazing! He was very engaging, shared interesting facts, and made sure we all stayed together and didn't get lost. He communicated everything to us clearly and was very approachable and helpful with everything. We really appreciated Sergio and would absolutely recommend him as a guide!
Excellent tour in every way
bobmT4559BF,Jun 1, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Our tour guide, Jack, made the past come alive with thorough commentary and humor. The tour itinerary went extremely smoothly. Highly recommended.
Miss Liberty and Us❤️❤️
Harman R,Jun 1, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Jack was great! We totally enjoyed the tour and he knows history pretty well. Thank-you Jack. We had a good time.
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