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 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
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
Duration: 2 hours: The guided portion of the express tour lasts around 2 hours. Return ferry is included.
Reviews
13,553 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
New York Aura
FarAway56915736070,,Jan 23, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Ray, our guide, was fantastic and very knowledgeable. Very entertaining too. I would hope to have him as a guide again if I were to come back.
Liberty Island and Ellis Island tour
CNorcross,,Jan 22, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Although a foggy and rainy day, Jim made the tour experience enjoying and fun. Very knowledgeable and a great guy. Highly recommend!
CHARLIE is NYC’s Tour Guide!
raihnac,,Jan 21, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Charlie is the MAN!!!!! Very knowledgeable and animated…. His passion for NYC draws you in with his story telling!!! 🥰
Charlie was the BEST!
theedge73,,Jan 20, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We braved the cold on a snowy MLK day along with 20 others and had a fantastic experience and wonderful tour from Charlie. He is quite the story teller and had us all hanging on his every word. He was able to answer everyones questions and brought the history of the statue of liberty and ellis island to life. Highly recommend this tour. Plan to stay an hour or two at Ellis Island, lots to see and a reasonably priced cafe for a quick lunch stop.
Beautiful view
Tandra H,,Jan 20, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00During the winter it was great to do the tour but please be sure to dress for the weather. Overall it was a great experience.
Safe
Jessica H,,Jan 20, 2026
- Review from Viator
4.00Great if you’re nervous about navigating the city and ferry systems on your own. The guide was friendly and knowledgeable.
Vist to statue of liberty & ellis island
helenhU1923KO,,Jan 20, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00The tour guide ,Charlie was extremely knowledgable, Friendly & entertaining throughout on a very cold day. He kept everyone involved which was sometimes difficult to concentrate in the temperatures. Would highly recommend him as a tour guide of new york city.
Ellis island and Statue of Liberty tour was well organized, small group and had plenty of time to do what we wanted to s
melaniewB8192MN,,Jan 20, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Charlie was a great guide. Gave interesting history that we would not have known. He also handles the weather well as it was really cold
Informative, fun and well guided. Definitely worth it!
doretap2026,,Jan 20, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Out tour guide, Charlie, was amazing. The whole experience was fun, very informative and at the same time very easy to comprehend. My husband and I really learned a lot about the history of the Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island as well. Charlie was energetic and upbeat, always engaging the group. He truly made the tour memorable.
Even good in bad weather.
pjlam3m,,Jan 19, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Despite wet snowy day, it was a great experience. Our guide Emily did a great job. Very impressed with how informative she was, which really added to the experience. Highly recommend.
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