Guided Tours

Statue of Liberty & Ellis Island Guided Tour with Ferry

Name: Statue of Liberty & Ellis Island Guided Tour with Ferry
Start: 2025-10-16T11:00:00
End: 2025-10-16T13:00:00
Location: New York

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

Free cancellation

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

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Guided tour

4.1/5

(861)

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

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

Dawn

Oct 2025

Verified booking

5/5

Dan was very informative and fun. We learned a lot and he was kind to my group. 5 were 75 years + old and two 60&57. He walked fast but waited for us before he talked.

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

TOTAL DURATION2 hours - 4 hours
MODE OF TRANSFERFerry
FIRST DEPARTURELiberty Island
LAST DEPARTURELiberty Island
Timeline
Map
Start point
Battery Park
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1. Liberty Island
Tickets included
2 hr
2 attractions
Highlights
Statue of Liberty (exteriors)
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Statue of Liberty Museum
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2. Ellis Island
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1 attraction
1 activity
Highlights
National Immigration Museum
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Tickets included (based on selection)
Things to do
Guided Tour
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End point
Battery Park
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Your ending point would be same as your start point

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

4.1
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What our guests say
Dawn
Oct 2025
Verified booking
5/5
Dan was very informative and fun. We learned a lot and he was kind to my group. 5 were 75 years + old and two 60&57. He walked fast but waited for us before he talked.
Dagmar
Oct 2025
Verified booking
5/5
Joe our guide, was just amazing
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
Mrs
Aug 2025
Verified booking
5/5
Very well organised and the guide Sara was fantastic 👏.
Richard
Aug 2025
Verified booking
5/5
Superior guide and her knowledge

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.