Statue of Liberty & Ellis Island Guided Tour
See Lady Liberty up close and get in touch with your roots at the gateway to New York City
Ready to feel history hit home? Lady Liberty is waiting. Sail across New York Harbor to Liberty and Ellis Islands, stand beneath the Statue of Liberty, and walk through the same Registry and Baggage Rooms where millions began their American journey. With expert storytelling and an early start, you’ll skip the crowds and finish in time for a well-earned slice of New York pizza.
- Meet your guide in Battery Park.
- Round-trip ferry from Manhattan
- Explore Liberty Island
- Statue of Liberty
- Statue of Liberty Museum
- Ellis Island
- Ellis Island Immigration Museum
- Return ferry to Battery Park
Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island Tour Description
Your 4-hour tour includes:
A passionate New York tour guide
Statue of Liberty admission tickets
Guided tour of the Statue of Liberty and Liberty Island
Admission to the Statue of Liberty Museum and Exhibit
Audio-guide tour of the Ellis Island Immigration Museum
Maximum group size of 30
Ride the Liberty Island Ferry
Hop on the ferry in Battery Park and glide across New York Harbor, taking in jaw-dropping skyline views as your guide dishes out stories about the city and its most famous visitor: Lady Liberty. From secret tidbits to historical gems, you’ll start feeling the pulse of New York before even setting foot on the island
See the Statue of Liberty Up Close
One of the United States’ most iconic landmarks, Lady Liberty stands tall and proud over the bay. Once a gleaming copper, now that signature green, she’s a 151-foot symbol of freedom and yes, she shares an architect with the Eiffel Tower!! Learn the story behind this gift from France, the symbolism of freedom, and the fascinating historical anecdotes that make her more than just a photo op. Explore the museum, snap your pics, and soak in the monument’s inspiring presence.
Discover the History of Ellis Island
Next stop: Ellis Island, America’s gateway for millions of hopeful immigrants. Wander through the Registry Room, Baggage Room, and medical examination areas while your guide shares tales of dreams, struggles, and determination. Feel the weight of history in the halls where fortunes were made, lives changed, and America grew. End your journey with the ferry ride back to Manhattan, carrying stories, memories, and a deeper connection to the city that never sleeps.
What you get with this tour
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Sophia Thomas
From start to finish, our guide made history come alive and kept us smiling the entire way.
Unforgettable Iconic Experience
Benjamin Williams
This tour truly exceeded all expectations. Seeing Lady Liberty up close was a highlight of our New York trip!
Best Way to See Liberty
Arjun Iyer
This is truly the absolute best way to see the Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island. The excellent organisation and quality narration was 5* plus, and the whole tour was a genuinely premium experience!
Frequently Asked Questions
What to bring?
As you'll be on your feet quite a lot, we recommend wearing comfortable shoes and bringing a water bottle in the summer.
What to bring?
As you'll be on your feet quite a lot, we recommend wearing comfortable shoes and bringing a water bottle in the summer.
Does this tour visit the crown or pedestal?
Guided tour groups are unable to visit the pedestal or crown due to new regulations from the State of Liberty. However, you'll have access to the entire Liberty Island, including the recently built museum.
Is Ellis Island included?
Yes, the final portion of the tour is Ellis Island. Your guide will provide an introduction outside the museum then provide audio guides for a self-guided tour.
Does this tour skip the line?
Your guide will help you bypass the line to board the ferry, and you'll also have skip-the-line admission to the Statue of Liberty. Please note that you will still have to go through compulsory security checks, and some lines might form.
Will I get seasick on the boat?
It's a short journey and the bay is protected and relatively calm, but if you're particularly prone to motion sickness then please brings your regular medication.
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