Statue of Liberty & Ellis Island Tour with Priority Boarding
Get your bearings with a local guide before exploring New York Harbor's historic islands
Duration
4 hrs
Includes
Ferry tickets, Audio guides
Highlights
Start with an experienced local guide, then cross New York Harbor by ferry and explore the islands at your own pace. Discover the history behind the Statue of Liberty and the stories of people arriving to begin new lives in America.
- Explore Battery Park's monuments on a 30-minute orientation walk
- Discover the story of France's gift to the United States
- Trace how Ellis Island processed immigrants arriving in America
Itinerary
Battery Park Castle Clinton Liberty Island Statue of Liberty Statue of Liberty Museum Ellis Island Ellis Island National Museum of Immigration Battery Park
What's Included
- Ferry tickets to Liberty Island and Ellis Island
- Entry to the Statue of Liberty Museum
- Entry to the Ellis Island Immigration Museum, except with the 2 PM tour
- Multilingual audio tour headsets for both islands
Important details
- Ages 17 and under require an accompanying adult age 25 or older.
- No pets; service animals are allowed.
- Complete airport-style security screening before boarding the ferry. Liquids, alcohol, weapons and large bags are not allowed.
- Access to the Statue of Liberty's pedestal and crown is not included.
- Departures from 1 PM onward may not reach Ellis Island before closing, depending on queues and the time of year.
- The Statue of Liberty Museum, Ellis Island and the Ellis Island Immigration Museum may be closed due to local regulations.
- Arrive at least 15 minutes before departure. Tours leave on time and cannot wait for late arrivals.
Cancellation Policy
Cancel at least 24 hours before departure for a full refund or credit. If the operator cancels due to weather or other unforeseen circumstances, you'll receive a full refund or credit. No-shows are charged the full price.
Product ID: MTXB6D
FAQs
Yes, the tour is wheelchair and stroller accessible.
No. Live guiding inside the Statue of Liberty Museum and Ellis Island Immigration Museum is not included, even with a fully guided tour option.
The island audio tours are available in English, French, German, Spanish, Italian, Japanese, Mandarin Chinese, Hindi, Korean, Russian and Arabic. Family-friendly versions designed for ages 6–10 are available in the same languages.
Meeting details
Plaza outside Starbucks, 24 State Street, New York, NY 10004
Related locations
Ellis Island
Admission includedStanding at the edge of New York Harbor, Ellis Island greets you with the same hushed gravity it offered millions of arrivals over a century ago. The red-brick and limestone facade rises above the water, a monument to one of the most consequential chapters in American history. Walking through the restored Registry Room at Ellis Island, you feel the weight of those journeys in the vaulted tile ceilings and worn wooden benches. It is a place where the abstract story of immigration becomes deeply personal.