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Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island Tour

The global award-winning tour of New York’s two most iconic landmarks

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    Personal stories and insider travel tips
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    Thousands of reviews averaging 4.9 stars
  • Worry-free booking
    Flexible scheduling and refunds

Highlights

  • Prep for your visit by learning all about the Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island from an expert New Yorker.
  • Prep for your visit by learning all about the Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island from an expert New Yorker.
  • Prep for your visit by learning all about the Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island from an expert New Yorker.
  • Prep for your visit by learning all about the Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island from an expert New Yorker.

What you'll do

This is the best possible way to experience the Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island. Along with thousands of five-star reviews, our tour was named the No. 1 cultural attraction in the world by Tripadvisor, based on customer reviews.

Come see ...

This is the best possible way to experience the Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island. Along with thousands of five-star reviews, our tour was named the No. 1 cultural attraction in the world by Tripadvisor, based on customer reviews.

Come see why with this four-hour, expert-led tour of Liberty and Ellis islands. Get special access tickets to board the ferry, and enjoy the ride over as your New York guide entertains you with surprising true stories about the statue.

On the islands, your guide will take you on a walking tour to share more about each of these places and their role in America’s history. You can climb to the Statue of Liberty pedestal, explore the Statue of Liberty Museum, visit the Ellis Island National Museum of Immigration, and more.

Stay as long as you like on Ellis Island and then return to Battery Park when you’re ready.

Itinerary

  • Castle Clinton

    The sandstone fort that doubles as our meeting point and a national monument

  • Castle Clinton

    The sandstone fort that doubles as our meeting point and a national monument

  • Castle Clinton

    The sandstone fort that doubles as our meeting point and a national monument

Plan your trip

Tour ending point

The guided portion of the tour ends at Ellis Island. You can stay as long as you wish and then take the ferry (ticket included) back to Battery Park.

Tour ending point

The guided portion of the tour ends at Ellis Island. You can stay as long as you wish and then take the ferry (ticket included) back to Battery Park.

Tour ending point

The guided portion of the tour ends at Ellis Island. You can stay as long as you wish and then take the ferry (ticket included) back to Battery Park.

Meeting point

Meet your guide outside the front entrance of Castle Clinton in Battery Park. 

Your guide will be on the steps outside of the north entrance of the castle, holding an orange flag. This is the entrance facing the buildings in Manhattan.

FAQs

How much walking is there?

We’ll be on our feet for most of the tour. At both Liberty and Ellis islands, your guide will lead you on a walking tour of the grounds to point out the different sights. The ferry also has multiple levels with stairs. If mobility is an issue, please arrange for a private tour.

What can we bring?

Persons and property are subject to search. Prohibited items include weapons, locking blades, tools, non-folding umbrellas, tripods, laptops, tablet keyboards, coolers, luggage, drones, sewing kits, lighter fluid, and anything propelled by aerosol.

Are the museums on Liberty and Ellis islands included?

The National Park Service does not allow any guiding inside the Statue of Liberty Museum or the Ellis Island National Museum of Immigration. You will have time to explore these landmarks on your own during your visit after an introduction from your guide.

$79 per adult €69 per adult £60 per adult C$111 per adult A$121 per adult

$75 per child

€65 per child

£57 per child

C$106 per child

A$115 per child

  • Local experts
    Personal stories and insider travel tips
  • Top-rated
    Thousands of reviews averaging 4.9 stars
  • Worry-free booking
    Flexible scheduling and refunds