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‘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
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.
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
13,319 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Our tour guide, Celia,...
Chelsey M,
Dec 4, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Our tour guide, Celia, was amazing. She was very sweet, funny and knowledgeable. We had a fabulous time being apart of her tour group!
Mark was friendly and very well informed. He made the trip most enjoyable. I would thoroughly recommend this trip.
Debbie C,
Dec 4, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This was a great excursion, and very well organised. Our guide Mark was very well informed and really helpful and friendly.
Excellent Statue of Liberty tour
Jennifer B,
Dec 4, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Experience First Statue of Liberty tour with Filip was excellent! He was very knowledgeable and fun! The fact that he took pics for his guests was the best!
Best tour and the tour guide is excellent
donoboestami,
Dec 4, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Our tour guide, Anthony, was super 👌 The tour was excellent and well organized. You have to take fast lane. Worth the price!
Must-do Tour
jacobaZ7676TS,
Dec 3, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Jim's knowledge, expertise, and enthusiam as a tourguide are unparalleled! The context he provided allowed us to have a richer and deeper appreciation for the history of the Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island. He also gave us tips and information about other areas of the city that can be overlooked. Definitely take Jim's tour if you're visiting NYC or if you're a New Yorker who wants to see the city in a new light. Viewing the city through Jim's eyes is a treat and his tours are as informative as they are fun! Couldn't ask for a better guide! So grateful to have found Jim and experienced his superb tours!
Liam was excellent! He...
Jason H,
Dec 3, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Liam was excellent! He was very informative and funny. We highly recommend this tour to others. So much fun!
Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island
richard b,
Dec 2, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Sean guided us to the Statue of Liberty and Ellis island- very interesting tour and wonderfully enthusiastic and interesting guide- Statue of Liberty, definitely a must for a trip to nyc- Ellis island an important piece of American history. Would definitely recommend doing these trips, I don’t think you get to understand the history in the same way when you go it alone.
Great Statute of Liberty/Ellis Island Tour
P7697WEmarkw,
Dec 2, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Excellent and very informative tour. Our Tour Guide Chris was great and so knowledgeable. Javier checked us in and made us feel as a real New Yorker!
If anyone plans to go, see if you can book it with Anthony.
richardcX8941CK,
Dec 1, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Very organized and on schedule. Anthony was very personable and fun to explore with and his history lesson and how he spined it his way was fabulous.
Thank you Jimmy for a great tour!
allenaeve95,
Dec 1, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Jimmy was an incredible tour guide. His knowledge and execution of all the information was great and kept us all interested! He also gave us great advice for the rest of our trip which proved invaluable.
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