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Statue of Liberty & Ellis Island Guided Tour with Ferry

Statue of Liberty on Liberty Island with surrounding park and ferry dock.
Statue of Liberty Museum entrance with garden and city skyline in the background.
Ellis Island Immigration Museum entrance with visitors in New York City.
Ferry approaching Statue of Liberty with New York City skyline in background.

Duration

2 hr - 4 hr

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Guided tour

4.1/5

(858)

Mary Rezmer

Mary

May 2025
Verified booking
5/5
Our guide Joseph K. was remarakable. He had an encyclopedic memory for historical facts relative to the Statue of Liberty' creation/history and Ellis Island facts. My first viit to the statue, heartwarming. I thought the tour included being up in the pedestal of the statue but just saw from sidewalk. The weather was downpouring rain but Headout can't control the weather! Would have been nice ot have been reminded that we could access digital files to search for ancestors...I missed that...too preoccupied with making sure I didn't miss ferry back.
Marsi Bennett

Marsi

Aug 2025
Verified booking
5/5
Dan the tour guide. He was great. Learned so much from him that I never would have picked up through other means. Really worked on having us imagine being in shoes of arriving immigrants when we went to Ellis Island
Bill Whittemore

Bill

Apr 2025
Verified booking
5/5
Christian was very informative and approachable and made an extra effort to ensure all of the party felt engaged and involved.
    • Take a guided tour to the heart of New York Harbor and step onto Liberty Island to visit the iconic Statue of Liberty up close.

    • Explore the exteriors of the Statue of Liberty and see incredible panoramic views from the base of the Statue.

    • Visit Liberty and Ellis Islands and explore their attractions, such as the Statue of Liberty Museum & its exhibits, and the National Museum of Immigration.

    • Round-trip ferry rides to Liberty and Ellis Island guarantee smooth sailing on your tour.

    • Your guide will point out significant landmarks and provide insights into the history & foundation of the US.

    • Choose between a 2-hour express tour with time for non-guided exploration at Ellis Island, and a 4-hour guided tour of both islands with free time for self-exploration based on your travel preferences.

    • Guided tour of Liberty Island's attractions, & the Statue of Liberty

    • Guided tour of Ellis Island & National Museum of Immigration (based on option selected)

    • Round-trip ferry tickets

    • English-speaking tour guide

    • Free time for self-exploration

    • Access to the Crown

    • Access inside the Statue of Liberty and the Pedestal

    • Gratuities

  • You can cancel these tickets up to 24 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.

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    Guests from Chile, Brazil, United Kingdom and over 14 countries have loved this experience

    Marsi Bennett

    Marsi

    Aug, 2025Verified booking

    5/5
    Dan the tour guide. He was great. Learned so much from him that I never would have picked up through other means. Really worked on having us imagine being in shoes of arriving immigrants when we went to Ellis Island
    Mrs Susan Galloway

    Mrs

    Aug, 2025Verified booking

    5/5
    Very well organised and the guide Sara was fantastic 👏.
    Richard wright

    Richard

    Aug, 2025Verified booking

    5/5
    Superior guide and her knowledge
    Annamaria Cody

    Annamaria

    Jul, 2025Verified booking

    5/5
    Our guide was very knowledgeable and personable.
    Kimberly Mc Avoy

    Kimberly

    Jul, 2025Verified booking

    5/5
    Great experience. Joe was a excellent guide and took very good care of our tour group.
  • What to bring

    • Carry a valid ID with you for the experience.

    • Bring along your comfortable shoes, sunscreen, and a hat for comfortable exploration.

    What's not allowed

    • Please note that sharp metallic tools or objects, non-folding umbrellas, laptops, tablet keyboards, coolers, luggage, drones, sewing kits, lighter fluid, and anything propelled by aerosol are not allowed in this experience.

    • Shutterbugs, take note: Tripods are a no-go inside the venue.

    • Large suitcases, scooters, or other bulky objects are not allowed onboard.

    Accessibility

    • This tour is wheelchair-accessible.

    Additional information

    • If you have trouble locating the ferry embarkation point or meeting your guide, contact our local partner via the number given on your ticket.

    • Guides aren't allowed inside the Statue of Liberty Museum or the Ellis Island National Museum of Immigration. After your guide gives a thorough introduction to the history and background outside the venues, you can explore these locations on your own.

    • Your voucher will be emailed to you instantly.

    • Display the voucher on your mobile phone with a valid photo ID at the meeting point.

    • Please arrive at the meeting point 15 minutes before the scheduled time of your tour to avoid any delays.

    Meeting point

    • Please check your final voucher for the meeting point details and specific instructions.

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