Statue of Liberty & Ellis Island Ferry Ticket & Tour
Explore two landmarks of American history with pre-reserved ferry tickets
Duration
5 hrs
Ideal For
No maximum people
Includes
Ferry, museums, audio guides
Highlights
Explore the Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island by ferry, with a choice of multilingual audio tours or an English-speaking local guide who accompanies you around both islands. Start with an orientation, then discover the stories behind these symbols of liberty and immigration.
- Take in New York Harbor and Manhattan skyline views from the ferry
- Discover the Statue of Liberty’s creation and symbolism
- Explore the stories of millions who began new lives in America through Ellis Island
- Extend your guided experience to the 9/11 Memorial, Ground Zero and Wall Street with the extended tour option
- Introduce younger explorers to history with children’s audio tours designed for ages 6–10
Itinerary
Battery Park Castle Clinton Liberty Island Statue of Liberty Statue of Liberty Museum Ellis Island Ellis Island National Immigration Museum Battery Park
What's Included
- Ferry tickets to Liberty Island and Ellis Island
- Entry to the Statue of Liberty Museum and Ellis Island National Immigration Museum
- Multilingual audio tour headsets for both islands
- 30-minute Statue of Liberty and Battery Park orientation for the pre-ferry option
- Live guide on both islands with guided tour options
- Guided 9/11 Memorial, Ground Zero and Wall Street tour with the extended option
- Priority ferry boarding, which may be temporarily suspended due to construction
Pedestal and crown access, live guiding inside either museum, and gratuities are not included.
Important details
- Ages 17 and under require an accompanying adult age 25 or older.
- Pets are not allowed; service animals are welcome.
- Complete mandatory airport-style security screening before boarding. Open containers, alcohol, weapons, large bags, luggage and scooters are not allowed.
- Collect your ferry tickets from your guide. Your tour voucher is not a ferry ticket, and the ferry ticket windows do not hold your reservation.
- Arrive at least 15 minutes before your scheduled departure. Tours leave on time and cannot wait for late arrivals.
Cancellation Policy
Cancel at least 24 hours in advance for a full refund or credit. You'll also receive a full refund or credit if the operator cancels due to weather or other unforeseen circumstances. The tour operates in all weather conditions. No-shows are charged the full price.
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FAQs
Yes, the tour is wheelchair accessible.
Audio tours are available in English, Mandarin Chinese, Japanese, Hindi, Korean, French, German, Spanish, Portuguese, Italian, Russian and Arabic.
Wear comfortable walking shoes and clothing suited to the weather.
Meeting details
Outside Starbucks, 24 State Street, New York, NY 10004
Related locations
Ellis Island National Museum of Immigration
Admission includedStep onto the grounds of Ellis Island National Museum of Immigration and you step into one of the most consequential chapters in American history. The restored Main Building rises above New York Harbor, its red-brick facade and copper-trimmed towers reflecting the ambitions of the era that built it. Inside, the soaring Registry Room still carries the weight of the more than twelve million people who passed through it. Ellis Island National Museum of Immigration holds their stories in photographs, passenger manifests, and personal belongings that make the past feel immediate and human.