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
13,854 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Great tour & tour guide!
Pascual N,Apr 12, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Express tour was the best fit for us. Erica our tour guide was amazing. She had great knowledge and kept it high level, entertaining and fun. Tour includes Ellis Island and returning ferry at your own pace.
Lady Liberty tour
Gene V,Apr 12, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Liam was a very knowledgeable and and kept the tour very interesting. Learned a number of facts that we did not know
Quit looking .Book this tour!
Donna P,Apr 12, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00We were so impressed with Jimmy’s knowledge of our sites and the city in general . He was engaging with all,had a great sense of humor , and was wonderfully organized with the historical material presented and time at venues
The tour guide made the...
Tina H,Apr 12, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00The tour guide made the trip for us. He was very informative and amusing. I think the timing was spot on for free time and getting to and from the ferries. If I had you say a negative it was getting through security. There must be a better way to do it
A sorry to remember
lehtenvg,Apr 11, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Mindy C. was an amazing story teller. She kept us engaged throughout the entire experience. Loved her.
Great tour guide
clairecW2285RV,Apr 11, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Anthony was a fantastic tour guide! He added so much to the experience and made it really memorable and wonderful time.
Take the tour with Jimmy the Chicken Man
Q2548VKannp,Apr 11, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Jimmy had a great sense of humor and knew all the little "tricks" to get us where we needed to go quickly. I'd highly recommend this tour (and tour guide).
Quick and comprehensive....
Thomas P,Apr 10, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Quick and comprehensive. Better having a guide. Dan, our guide (who is a dead ringer for Josh on Exhibitions Unknown) was great
Statue of Liberty/ Ellis Island
jamesdO5374OU,Apr 10, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Great, fun tour. Learned a lot. Highly recommend!
Great experience
moninders2025,Apr 10, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Great tour made better by excellent guide Mark. His passion in explaining the history and events leading to erection of the statue was remarkable. Thank you!
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