Statue of Liberty & Ellis Island Tour

Venture on a globally award-winning journey to New York City’s most iconic landmarks with the 2-Hour Statue of Liberty Express Tour or the 4-Hour Statue of Liberty & Ellis Island Tour. These tours explore America’s history of freedom and immigration, led by an expert New Yorker. With reserved-time ferry tickets, you’ll skip the crowds and soak in stunning skyline views, making this a must-do for visitors and locals alike.

What You’ll Experience

• Discover Lady Liberty: Explore the Statue of Liberty Museum and learn the surprising history of this French gift
• Uncover Immigration Stories: Visit the Ellis Island National Museum of Immigration with an included audio guide
• See Key Monuments: Tour the American Immigrant Wall of Honor and other historic sites on Ellis Island
• Capture Epic Views: Snap chic photos of NYC’s skyline from the ferry and Liberty Island
• Get Insider Tips: Your guide shares local recommendations to enhance your NYC visit

Your Experience Option

• 2-Hour Statue of Liberty Express Tour - Child or Adult
• 4-Hour Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island Tour - Child or Adult

Itinerary

• Castle Clinton: Meet at this historic sandstone fort in Battery Park
• Statue of Liberty: Tour the grounds and visit the Statue of Liberty Museum to see the original torch
• Ellis Island: Explore monuments like the American Immigrant Wall of Honor with your guide
• Ellis Island Immigration Museum: Self-guided visit with stories of millions who passed through from 1892–1954

Tour Details

• Meeting Point: Outside Castle Clinton, Battery Park
• End Point: Ellis Island (return ferry to Battery Park included)
• Schedule: Daily at 9:00 AM; 9:30 AM; 1:30 PM tour may skip Ellis Island during peak season
• Duration: 2-hours or 4-hours
• Accessibility: Wheelchair and stroller accessible
• Arrival: Arrive 15 minutes early; tours start promptly

What’s Included (varies with ticket type bought)

• Expert guide with deep NYC knowledge
• Reserved-time ferry tickets (roundtrip)
• Guided tour of Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island grounds
• Self-guided Statue of Liberty & Ellis Island Museums tour

What’s Not Included

• Gratuities (appreciated for exceptional guides)
• Pedestal or crown access at Statue of Liberty

FAQs

• How much walking? Mostly on foot across Liberty and Ellis Islands; ferry has stairs
• What can’t I bring? No weapons, blades, tools, non-folding umbrellas, tripods, or aerosols due to security screenings
• Museum access? Self-guided visits to Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island Museums; guiding inside is not permitted
• Award-winning? Yes, ranked top 3 cultural experience globally by TripAdvisor and the #1 Statue of Liberty tour
• Tipping? Gratuities not included but welcomed for outstanding guides