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An all-inclusive visit to the Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island is included in our multi-award-winning tour. Enjoy guaranteed ferry tickets and a knowledgeable local guide. It is, without a doubt, the best way to see the Statue.
See ToursThis isn't your average Statue of Liberty tour.
Expert guides to instruct and entertain
Whether you choose a guided or self-directed tour, you'll meet a local who can give you all the insider information you require.
Use your time wisely
To avoid long ticket lineups, get timed entry tickets. In addition, our crew is familiar with the finest entry points to escape the masses.
Flexible and worry-free booking
Our trips have a flexible cancellation policy of 24 hours. It's easy to cancel if anything unexpected arises.
Choose between two guided tours of the Statue of Liberty
Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island
The tour and visit were extensive.Highlights:
- Liberty Island is accessible by ferry
- Liberty Island tour with a guide
- The Statue of Liberty Museum is a must-see
- Ellis Island tour with a guide
Statue of Liberty Express
The best approach to visit the Statue in the quickest way possibleHighlights:
- Liberty Island is accessible by ferry
- Liberty Island tour with a guide
- The Statue of Liberty Museum is a must-see
*If you wish to extend your vacation, go to Ellis Island on your own and catch the ferry back to Battery Park whenever you choose.
What you may expect to see and do:
Your journey begins at Castle Clinton in Battery Park, where you’ll meet your guide. Castle Clinton, a historic fort that was once considered as a prospective site for the Statue of Liberty, is a landmark in its own right.
Then it’s everyone aboard the Liberty Island ferry. You’ll be able to ... read more
Your journey begins at Castle Clinton in Battery Park, where you’ll meet your guide. Castle Clinton, a historic fort that was once considered as a prospective site for the Statue of Liberty, is a landmark in its own right.
Then it’s everyone aboard the Liberty Island ferry. You’ll be able to bypass the crowds by purchasing no-wait roundtrip boat tickets from us. On the way over, you’ll hear about the Statue of Liberty’s history and how public conceptions of the icon have evolved over time.
Your guide will tour you around Liberty Island and tell you more about what you’ll see inside the Statue of Liberty Museum. You will have time to visit the museum after the guided portion of your tour. It’s very cool, too, because it includes “flames” from Lady Liberty’s torch, as well as some of the statue’s original construction.
Are you interested in taking our full guided tour of the Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island?
Your guided tour concludes on Liberty Island if you’re taking our express tour. You are free to visit Ellis Island on your own before returning to Battery Park.
If you’re doing our most popular complete trip, which includes both Liberty and Ellis Islands, you’ll board the ferry with your guide and cruise over to Ellis Island. You’ll learn about the millions of immigrants who arrived in the United States between 1892 and 1954 and passed through Ellis Island on their way to citizenship. The American Immigrant Wall of Honor, among other monuments on the grounds, will be pointed out by your guide.
You’ll also get the lowdown on the Ellis Island National Immigration Museum so you know what to expect when you go on your own tour. Spend as much time as you like on Ellis Island before returning to Battery Park by ferry, bringing your perfect NYC vacation to a close!
Itinerary for a statue tour
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Castle Clinton
The sandstone fort that serves as both a gathering spot and a national landmark
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Ferry
Along the journey, there are some stunning views.
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Statue of Liberty
Visit the Statue of Liberty Museum and take a tour of the grounds.
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Ellis Island
Included in our full tour or available as an extra stop on your own on our express tour.
Make plans to see the Statue of Liberty.
Meeting point
Steps outside the North Entrance of Castle Clinton in Battery Park
Screenings for security
Required prior to boarding the ferry or visiting the statue
Refund Policy
Up to 24 hours before the start time, you can get a full refund.
Statue tour reviews
Owen was so informative and fun. The best. Our first visit to NYC, and it was such a good choice to do this tour.
Gina
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FAQs about visiting the Statue of Liberty
Our quick trip does not include a guided visit to Ellis Island due to time constraints, but you are welcome to visit on your own and your ferry ticket will take you there. Our entire Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island tour includes a guided visit to Ellis Island. Because guided tours are not permitted within the Ellis Island National Museum of Immigration, your guide will advise you on what to search for before you go on your own. Admission to the museum is free.
Our express tour’s guided segment lasts roughly 2 hours. After the tour concludes on Liberty Island, you are free to stay as long as you like before returning to Battery Park. Allow roughly 3 hours in total, but add an hour if you want to go to Ellis Island on your own. The entire tour takes about 5 hours, with 4 of those hours spent with your guide.
For the most part, we’ll be on our feet, and there are some stairs. There is limited seating on the boat voyage over, and your guide will conduct you on a walking tour of the grounds to point out the various highlights. Please ask for a private tour if mobility is a concern.
Inside the Statue of Liberty Museum, the National Park Service prohibits any guiding. Your guide will give you a full overview of the museum so that you may explore it alone and know what to look for.
We are aware that plans can change. For this tour, we provide a full refund up to 24 hours prior to the start time.
Our guides always welcome tips, but they are never expected. They should be provided if you think your guide performed an excellent job and you want to express your gratitude to him or her personally.