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
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
14,089 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Great trip guided by Mindy Cassle
richardaA9308HR,May 26, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Great trip and Mindy Cassle was a fabulous tour guide - knowledgeable, engaging and fun!
Statue of liberty tour via ferry
428rachb,May 26, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Benjamin was very knowledgeable and took his time to ensure we all stayed together, very informative and friendly. The whole experience was fantastic.
Liberty tour!
kevinwH9547ZU,May 26, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Great guide. Friendly and knowledgeable
Informative and Fun Tour of Statue of Liberty + Ellis Island!
Voyager44394204885,May 26, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Charles was an amazing tour guide—he was very efficient in getting us from place to place to make sure we saw everything, and also gave us great history talks at each stop. Our group got beautiful, sunny weather too! Highly recommend this day tour.
Great tour and guide
Wander603811,May 26, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Great tour! Our guide. Chris T. was very informative and funny. We had plenty of time to listen to his knowledge and explore on our own.
Great storytelling and...
Gina D,May 26, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Great storytelling and background history with the tour guide Joseph. He was very good with the delivery and volume in a crowded space.
Great Tour
H7270YAdenniss,May 26, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Jack was amazing!! Very knowledgeable and fun. The weather kinda sucked but that didn’t bother us or Jack. We had a great time learning about Lady Liberty and the history of NewYork and our country. Highly recommend
Glad I saw lady Liberty
sharon y,May 26, 2026
- Review from Viator
4.00This trip doesn’t include the ticket inside the Statue Lady Liberty is gorgeous Tour guide was informative
Enjoyable tour with fun history
MamaBearRN3,May 25, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Enjoyed the tour with Ken. He provided knowledge and perspective that really made the experience more than just a history lesson. He was equally committed to making sure each group was able to capture the memories we were there to make, as well.
Great trip
Chris C,May 25, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Ray our guide was really knowledgeable and delivered that knowledge with great enthusiasm, humour and warmth. Well worth the trip learning about these two iconic locations and this great City
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