Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island Guided Tour with Ferry

4.7
(2,061 reviews)

2 to 4 hours (approximately)
Offered in: English

The Statue of Liberty is a verifiable American icon and a must-do on anyone's New York bucket list. This flexible tour offers two convenient options for visiting Lady Liberty with expert insights so you can choose whichever best fits your travel plans and preferences. If you're short on time, the two-hour Statue of Liberty Express Tour option offers an introduction to the legendary lady from an expert guide in Battery Park followed by a ferry ride and guided tour of Liberty Island. Choose the four-hour option for a more in-depth visit with your guide including the Statue of Liberty Museum and Ellis Island.

What's Included

Pre-reserved ticket to Statue of Liberty Island (exterior access)
Official audio guide on Ellis Island (4-hour option only)
Local English-speaking guide
Expertly guided walking tour
Pre-reserved ticket to Ellis Island & Ellis Island museum (4-hour option only)
Gratuities
Hotel Pick up and Drop off
Statue of Liberty Crown and Pedestal

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

Please arrive 15 minutes prior to the start of your tour, your guide will be holding a green Walks sign. This tour meets at 1 Bowling Green, New York, in front of National Museum of the American Indian at the bottom of the Statue with the Sphinx and Lion

End point
This activity ends in a different location. You can choose from multiple locations at checkout.

Itinerary

Duration: 2 to 4 hours (approximately)
  • 1

    Begin your day at The Battery (formerly known as Battery Park). This historical landmark is the gateway between lower Manhattan and the small island in the midst of New York Bay - and of course, Lady Liberty.

    20 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 2

    Pause at Castle Clinton, a national monument, and for your guide to lay the context of your tour ahead.

    10 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 3

    Board the ferry and set sail through the open waters and take in the incredible views of New York Bay as you head for Liberty Island with your local tour guide.

    45 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 4

    Delve deep into the story of how Lady Liberty started in France and came to America. As you tour the island, your expert guide shares incredible historical facts of this greatest of American icons. If you choose the two-hour Statue of Liberty Express Tour option, your guided tour ends here. Opt to explore the Statue of Liberty Museum and Ellis Island on your own or board the return ferry back with your guide.

    1 hour 30 minutes Admission ticket included
  • 5

    If you choose the four-four Fully Guided Statue of Liberty Tour with Ellis Island option, board the ferry for a short 10 minute boat ride to Ellis Island. Discover the stories of the millions of immigrants who journeyed through this historic site. Wander at your leisure with the award-winning Audio Guide (included). You can peruse the museum, dive into your own family history, or enjoy a bite at the Island’s popular cafeteria. You are also welcome to return on the ferry with your guide.

    45 minutes Admission ticket included
  • 6

    Enjoy free time on Ellis Island or join your guide on the ferry back to Battery Park, taking one last look of Lady Liberty from the water.

    30 minutes Admission ticket free

Additional info

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Supplied by Walks - USA

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Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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