Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island Tour: All Options

Overview

Available languages

English

Mobile ticket

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.

20 minutes • Admission Not Applicable

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.

1 hour • Admission Included

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

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A tour guide above all others
fserra,,Jan 30, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Our tour guide Joseph is excellent. Very detailed, knowledgeable and never a dull moment. If your are planning any tours in New York do yourself a great favor and ask for Joseph!!
Really enjoyed our tour with our guide Joseph
DMBalt,,Jan 30, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Really enjoyed our tour with our guide Joseph who was outstanding in his knowledge of the Statue and Ellis Iand. He made a VERY cold outing into something special. Highly recommend.
Bucket List
M2854VNkellyb,,Jan 28, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Our tour guide, Emily, was friendly, enthusiastic and generous. We thoroughly enjoyed her commentary and the way in which she adapted the tour given the very VERY cold conditions. We are so glad we did this tour. It was a highlight of our trip.
Thank you for a great tour Ken
870mirandap,,Jan 27, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Ken was informative, friendly and very knowledgeable. The tour was so interesting, so glad we did it with a guide and glad that guide was Ken.
Fun times!
Experience795782,,Jan 24, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Ray was a great tour guide. He was very knowledgeable about the sites and even braved the brutal weather to show us around.
This is a Must Do
andyjcole65,,Jan 24, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
This is easily the best trip in New York and at a great price, particularly when you consider how much the places like the Empire State Building now costs. There is a huge amount to see and to take it all in you need to set aside at least half a day. Book from the official seller only, we booked ours online. Book well in advance if you want to visit the crown.
Super experience
Flyer37029638792,,Jan 24, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Joseph K gave us a very pleasant experience despite the cold, we very much enjoyed his knowledge and explanation 100% recommended
Great tour guide, Ray
Andrew S,,Jan 24, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Ray was very knowledgeable and interacted with the group making thr tour very interesting. Highly recommended. Ferry crossing very smooth
New York Aura
FarAway56915736070,,Jan 23, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Ray, 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
5.00
Although a foggy and rainy day, Jim made the tour experience enjoying and fun. Very knowledgeable and a great guy. Highly recommend!