Statue of Liberty Essentials Tour

An intro to the statue and Ellis Island before you board the ferry

$44 per adult
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$44 per adult
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  • Local experts

    Personal stories and insider travel tips
  • Top-rated

    Thousands of reviews averaging 4.9 stars
  • Worry-free booking

    Flexible scheduling and refunds

Highlights

  • Learn about the Statue of Liberty’s design, history, and significance.
  • Get tips for navigating Liberty and Ellis islands to make your visit a breeze.
  • Pick up your round-trip ferry tickets directly from your guide.
  • Explore the Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island at your leisure.

What you'll do

Looking to visit the Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island but want tips from a local before you go? Our essentials tour is the perfect solution. 

Designed to cover everything you need to know in just 30 minutes, you’ll learn about the ...

Looking to visit the Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island but want tips from a local before you go? Our essentials tour is the perfect solution. 

Designed to cover everything you need to know in just 30 minutes, you’ll learn about the immigration history of Ellis Island, how the statue was built, and the story of Battery Park itself, from Castle Clinton to the memorials to the harbor. Plus you’ll get recommendations from your guide on what to see when you’re there.

If you’re staying longer in New York, feel free to ask your guide for suggestions on more to see and do. Our guides love sharing insider tips!

Itinerary

  • Battery Park

    Including a 19th-century fort where you’ll meet your guide

  • Ferry

    With your round-trip tickets included

  • Statue of Liberty

    Where you can visit the statue and museum with your audio guide

  • Ellis Island

    An optional self-guided stop if you want to extend your trip

Plan your trip

Tour ending point

The tour ends at Battery Park at the entrance line to the ferry.

Refund policy

We offer a 100% refund up to 24 hours before the start time.

Meeting point

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Meeting Point

Castle Clinton National Monument

Open map

Your guide will be on the steps outside of the north entrance of the castle, holding an orange flag.

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