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
13,801 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Great, cold, informative.
JerryC112,Mar 29, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Liam was the BEST!!! Weather was freezing but still a great time. Thanks!
Thoroughly enjoyed our...
Liz D,Mar 29, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Thoroughly enjoyed our tour with Chris. Very informative and he made it entertaining. Great Dad jokes!
Make sure to check the...
David T,Mar 28, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Make sure to check the weather and dress appropriately. On the islands can be very windy. Cafe can be packed
Great information and jokes 🤭
Curious21708218215,Mar 28, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Great experience! The guide kept us altogether and provided great historical info! Great tour!
Touring New York
amanda3141,Mar 28, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Chris was wonderful. Very knowledgeable and funny.
Great Statue of Liberty Tour with Chris Lee
V1714HBjonathanc,Mar 28, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00I would recommend this tour without reservation. Chris Lee is an amazing tour guide, truly professional, knowledgeable and entertaining. I went with my 10 year old son who was learning about the revolutionary war in school. Chris made it special for him by not only giving a great tour to the Statue of Liberty but also revolutionary facts and suggestions to see in lower Manhattan.
Lady Liberty Visit Done Right
918conore,Mar 28, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Chris was absolutely fantastic. We loved his personality and charisma. He made the entire experience warm and fun. All of the tidbits were interesting and he kept the tour feeling fun yet educational. 10/10 would recommend!
Fantastic Tour!
T4140IScathyb,Mar 28, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Amazing tour led by Charlie, couldn’t have asked for a better tour guide. Very knowledgeable, engaging, personable and humorous. Loved every minute. He felt like part of the family at the end of the day.
So much fun
PRS0620,Mar 27, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Our tour guide Jason was fun, knowledgeable and helpful. We would have not had as much fun or information had we gone on our own. Highly recommend
Jason, our tour guide was So much fun
Pat S,Mar 27, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00The guide was fabulous. Kept us informed, entertained, and educated. Jason was so much fun. Recommend the tour to really give the best experience of the Statue of Liberty and Ellis Idland
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