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
13,896 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
A++ for Meri!!
PatriciaT105,Apr 19, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Meri enriched our experience greatly with her clear instructions on how to get the most from each experience as well as her knowledge of history and stories relating to these sites. A++
Charlie—the perfect tour guide
pamoluo2026,Apr 19, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Charlie was a fantastic tour guide. He was insightful, humorous and remembered everyone’s name and where they were from, making everyone comfortable. I highly recommend him!!!
Excellent service, seamless, stress free and enjoyable
jhb0404,Apr 19, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Great guide, friendly, knowledgeable, and entertaining. Was very happy with the trip.
Excellent
737margiec,Apr 18, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Excellent!! Jet was knowledgeable and engaging.
Lady Liberty guided tour by Jim.
Voyager04180455723,Apr 18, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Jim is an excellent guide. He’s knowledgeable, enthusiastic and engaging. I would highly recommend to anyone who wants to learn more about Lady Liberty and Ellis Island.
Awesome trip
Jerry Q,Apr 18, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Joseph was a good tour guild in telling us the history about the Statue of Liberty .we learn a lot about the history and who was involved in building it
Statue of liberty with guided tour
macieja479,Apr 18, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Very well organised and lead "by hand". Interesting history and commentaries provided by our guide Anthony.
Thank you, Billy!
jjm916,Apr 18, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Billy was absolutely incredible. Helpful, kind, full of information and had a very clear passion for his work. Of the many tour guides I’ve had, he is no.1! Truly a lovely person who goes above and beyond for all. Thanks from England!
Anthony is phenomenal!
Safari44654410780,Apr 18, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We just finished our Liberty and Ellis Island tour with Anthony. Anthony was amazing!! He is passionate, authentic, and energized the crew with his heartfelt stories. The trip far exceeded our expectations — we are so thankful that we had Anthony as our tour guide. We often looked to the left and to the right of us and saw other tour guides with not even an ounce of Anthony’s enthusiasm and high spirits. He was also very knowledgeable in history and able to answer many questions from the crew. All around GREAT! A+++ Thank you! K and D from California.
Anthony was the greatest!
emilycF7123MV,Apr 18, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Anthony was an amazing guide with his expansive knowledge and experience to match his friendly personality. We had a wonderful time listening to and following his tour.
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