Landmarks

Skip-the-Line Tickets + Ferry: Statue of Liberty & Ellis Island

Name: Skip-the-Line Tickets + Ferry: Statue of Liberty & Ellis Island
Start: 2025-09-17T15:15:00
End: 2025-09-17T20:00:00
Location: Statue of Liberty

Visitors at the Statue of Liberty Museum on Liberty Island, New York.

Guide engaging with tour group at Statue of Liberty exhibit.

Ellis Island Immigration Museum entrance with red canopy and historic architecture.

Ellis Island Immigration Hall with American flags and visitors.

Explore at your pace

Choose your entry time, stay as long as you like

Free cancellation

Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience

Book now, pay later

Book now without paying anything. Cancel for free if your plans change.

Audio guide

Enhance your experience with multilingual audio guide

Guided tour

Transfers included

4.2/5

(3,491)

Frédéric

Jul 2025

Verified booking

5/5

Easy to book. A lot of people, but that's to be expected...the checks are quick and the shuttle service is well organised to connect the 2 islands. The 2 museums (Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island) are very well done. I particularly recommend the audio guide for the visit to Ellis Island. It's a must-see that we don't regret.

William

Aug 2025

Verified booking

4/5

They accepted me to enter despite the agreed time (2 hours later), given the flight delay I had. What I did not like were the queues...everything is a queue, I think it could be more efficient, having technology at hand or the space for the queues at the boarding area could be roofed. After that, everything was as expected.

Maurizio

Sep 2025

Verified booking

4/5

The Museum of 'emigration is of definite interest Also good is the film. Less good is the audio guide commentary that sometimes trivializes the theme with superficial comments. A bit complicated receiving tickets after payment. Your app confuses between new offerings and the excursion already paid for.

Discover Liberty Island, home to the Statue of Liberty, and Ellis Island, rich with immigrant history.

Visit the engaging Statue of Liberty Museum's interactive galleries & the National Museum of Immigration with a self-guided audio tour.

Skip the long lines with priority entry at the ferry terminal. Enjoy a smooth start to your adventure without the wait.

You can choose from New York or New Jersey departure points. The scenic ferry ride offers stunning views of the Manhattan skyline and Lady Liberty herself.

Available in 12 languages, the audio tour enhances your visit with fascinating stories and historical insights about the Liberty and Ellis Islands.

Upgrade your experience with a guided tour in English to gain deeper insights and hear captivating stories that bring the history of these landmarks to life.

Round-trip ferry transfers from New York or New Jersey (as per option selected)

Priority entry at the Screening Facility Queue for the ferry (as per option selected)

Self-guided audio tour of Liberty Island & Ellis Island in 12 languages: Arabic, English, French, German, Hindi, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Mandarin, Portuguese, Russian, and Spanish

Access to:

Liberty Island

Ellis Island

Statue of Liberty Museum

National Immigration Museum at Ellis Island

Statue of Liberty & Ellis Island guided tour (as per option selected)

Access to Ellis Island's Hard Hat Tour

Access to the Statue of Liberty Pedestal & Crown

Food and drinks (available for purchase)

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

4.2
3,491 ratings
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What our guests say
Fekenne
Aug 2025
Verified booking
5/5
Was great and to be done ! Special plus for the Edge experience. I recommend to be there 30' before sunset so you can enjoy the view in day and night mode.
Frédéric
Jul 2025
Verified booking
5/5
Easy to book. A lot of people, but that's to be expected...the checks are quick and the shuttle service is well organised to connect the 2 islands. The 2 museums (Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island) are very well done. I particularly recommend the audio guide for the visit to Ellis Island. It's a must-see that we don't regret.
Alice
Aug 2025
Verified booking
5/5
Easy to purchase. Simple process.
Diana
Jul 2025
Verified booking
5/5
Easy tickets purchased through this means and very beautiful places.
Rahul
Sep 2025
Verified booking
5/5
A must-do for any first-time visitor to NYC. The combined ticket for Lady Liberty and Ellis Island is a great value, and we could spend as long as we wanted on each island. The ferry ride itself gave us incredible photos of the Manhattan skyline."

What to bring

Carry a valid ID with you for the tour.

Carry a reusable water bottle, sunglasses, and sunscreen with you for the experience.

Wear weather-appropriate clothing for the ferry and carry a light jacket with you because it can get quite chilly on the ferry.

Additional information

All bags will undergo a security screening before boarding the ferry.

The airport-grade security procedures at the Screening Facility for boarding the ferry typically takes 30mins to an hour.

Audio tour is available in Arabic, English, French, German, Hindi, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Mandarin, Portuguese, Russian, and Spanish.

All minors (17 and under) must be accompanied by an adult (25 years or older).

Your voucher will be emailed to you shortly.

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

Please arrive at the redemption point 15 minutes before the scheduled time of your visit to avoid any delays.

Ticket redemption Point

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