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Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island Tour: All Options
Recommended by 95% of travelersBadge of ExcellenceNew York City, USA
From $69.00
per personSelect Date and Travelers
up to 24 hours before the experience starts (local time)
- Secure your spot while staying flexible
- 3 to 5 hours (approx.)
- Offered in: English
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Overview
One of the US’ most iconic symbols, the Statue of Liberty rises up from New York Harbor, welcoming the immigrants who once entered through nearby Ellis Island. Visit Lady Liberty and learn the stories of those who passed through Ellis Island on this convenient tour with options that let you choose how long you want to spend at each attraction. Opt to visit the Ellis Island National Museum of Immigration.
- The comprehensive option gives you a guided tour of both attractions
- Quicker options are ideal if you're short on time in New York
- Avoid ticketing hassles: round-tip ferry and museum tickets included
- Begin your tour at historic Castle Clinton in Battery Park
What's Included
- Roundtrip reserve-line ferry tickets with stunning views of the NYC skyline
- Guided tour of Liberty Island
- History of the Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island from an expert New Yorker
- Gratuities
- Lockers for large items on Liberty Island (available for $0.25)
- Crown and Pedestal (base) access at the Statue of Liberty, entry not included
Meeting and Pickup
Meeting point
- Castle Clinton National MonumentNew York, NY 10004, USA
Meet your guide on the steps outside of Castle Clinton's North Entrance. Castle Clinton is inside Battery Park on the southern tip of Manhattan. Your guide will have your entry tickets. Just show up and tell the guide your name. They will be wearing an orange hat and/or a blue jacket/shirt.
End points
This activity ends in a different location. See details below:
What To Expect
Your half-day outing to two of New York’s most iconic landmarks begins bright and early. Meet your guide in Battery Park and—after a security screening—hop aboard your ferry. This tour includes round-trip ferry tickets and entry, and guarantees your admission to this essential New York experience.
Then, set out on the New York Harbor, where you can capture photos of the skyline while your guide shares stories about the city’s history. Your first stop is Liberty Island, where you’ll get up close and personal with the Statue of Liberty and explore the companion museum.
Next, return to your ferry and transfer to the second major landmark: Ellis Island. Learn all about its immigration history from your guide, and have free time to tour the Ellis Island Immigration Museum at your own pace. The tour ends when you return by boat to Battery Park.
Flexible alternatives are also available. For a time-saving choice, embark on a 2-hour journey just to Liberty Island.
Then, set out on the New York Harbor, where you can capture photos of the skyline while your guide shares stories about the city’s history. Your first stop is Liberty Island, where you’ll get up close and personal with the Statue of Liberty and explore the companion museum.
Next, return to your ferry and transfer to the second major landmark: Ellis Island. Learn all about its immigration history from your guide, and have free time to tour the Ellis Island Immigration Museum at your own pace. The tour ends when you return by boat to Battery Park.
Flexible alternatives are also available. For a time-saving choice, embark on a 2-hour journey just to Liberty Island.
Castle Clinton National Monument
20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Statue of Liberty
1 hour • Admission Ticket Included
Statue of Liberty Museum
45 minutes • Admission Ticket Included
Ellis Island
1 hour • Admission Ticket Included
Ellis Island Immigration Museum
1 hour • Admission Ticket Included
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Wheelchair accessible
- Stroller accessible
- 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.
Frequently Asked Questions (5)
Q:Where is the meeting point for the OPEN: Statue of Liberty & Ellis Island Tour: All Options?
A:The meeting point for this tour is Castle Clinton National Monument, Battery Park, New York.
Dec 2021
The answers provided are based on answers previously given by the tour provider to customers’ questions.
Cancellation Policy
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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Product code: 5250LIBERTYELLIS
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10,927 reviews
Nikki_M, Jan 2025
This was a great experience! Loved our tour guide Jimmy! So knowledgeable and a fun person! Would go again
Scott_L, Jan 2025
tour was awesome. Jimmy was informative, entertaining, friendly and made the tour personal and fun. Found out we might even be distantly related via Ellis Island Immigration stories of our family.
Lisaandsteve_G, Jan 2025
Jimmy was a great guide, I did feel at times that I wasn’t quite sure how to find him. But overall a great experience.
Delia_F, Jan 2025
Very engaged your guide and very knowledgeable. It was extremely cold and he tried hard to keep us in seeing things outside!
janet_M, Jan 2025
Never disappointed with a Viator experience tour. However, this trip to the Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island exceeded expectations because our tour guide Jimmy was absolutely fantastic! He was super friendly, entertaining and extremely knowledgeable. The tour was so interesting and we loved every second. Huge thanks to Jimmy and his chicken!
Marco_P, Jan 2025
Guide was nowhere to be found, on top of that ticket per person was three times more the amount than if you would have bought the ticket from the spot, nothing was refunded even though We never rode with them, $200.00 wasted
Response from Host, Jan 2025
Hi Marco,
Thanks for reaching out. Other customers who arrived on time were able to check in with the guide, and we understand your frustration with missing the tour. The meetup instructions state to meet the guide at Castle Clinton Monument in NY: “Meet your guide on the steps outside of Castle Clinton's North Entrance. Castle Clinton is inside Battery Park on the southern tip of Manhattan. Your guide will have your entry tickets. Just show up and tell the guide your name. They will be wearing an orange hat and/or a blue jacket/shirt.”
As to the price of the ticket, the full cost of the tour includes the boat ticket and to compensate our tour guides for the work they do to give unique and enriching experiences. We feel this is a fair price for what our guests receive in return.
Thank you for your feedback.
Loredana_D, Jan 2025
I feel incredibly fortunate to have had the opportunity to explore such remarkable state of liberty 🗽 and it's a journey that will forever hold a special place ❤️ in my heart
Anthony_P, Jan 2025
Experienced tour guide, Jimmy was great. Learned a lot of history in a short amount of time. Statue was excellent, Ellis Island was excellent
Julia_L, Jan 2025
Cecilia was a great tour guide. She provided us with information about the Statue of Liberty and gave great recommendations for exhibits on Ellis Island. Would recommend!
DAVID_S, Jan 2025
We should have been told the statute of liberty was under construction. James retro hard to e funny. Just stick to the facts.
Response from Host, Jan 2025
HI David,
Thanks for reaching out. The National Park Service is currently working to restore the base of the pedestal, as it is an over 200 year-old national landmark. Their work does not obstruct view of the statue. We pride ourselves on our guides' masterful storytelling to bring the information to life. Thank you.
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