
Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island: Dos and Don’ts for Your Visit
As two of the most popular attractions in New York City, the Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island are probably on your must-see…
This globally award-winning tour features an all-inclusive visit to the Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island. Our special-access ferry tickets and itinerary help you avoid the crowds while making sure you don’t miss anything at these two incredible landmarks.
After meeting your guide at ...
This globally award-winning tour features an all-inclusive visit to the Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island. Our special-access ferry tickets and itinerary help you avoid the crowds while making sure you don’t miss anything at these two incredible landmarks.
After meeting your guide at Castle Clinton, you’ll ride the ferry to Liberty Island, taking advantage of your early reserve line access to board. On the ride over, your guide will share about the statue and its surprising history.
At Liberty Island, your guide will show you the grounds and tell you more about what you’ll see here. You can visit the Statue of Liberty Museum, featuring exhibits about the monument and the original torch.
Hop back on the ferry and cruise over to Ellis Island to learn about the millions of immigrants who passed through here between 1892 and 1954. Your guide will point out significant monuments on the grounds, including the American Immigrant Wall of Honor. You’ll also get a preview of the Ellis Island National Immigration Museum so you know what to expect as you tour it on your own. Spend as long as you want on Ellis Island before returning by ferry to Battery Park.
The sandstone fort that doubles as our meeting point and a national monument
With access to the Statue of Liberty Museum
Including monuments like the American Immigrant Wall of Honor
Stories of the millions of immigrants who came through here from 1892-1954
Book this tour for just your group, starting from $75 per adult.
Book Private TourThe guided portion of the tour ends at Ellis Island. You can stay as long as you wish and then take the ferry (ticket included) back to Battery Park.
Visiting Ellis Island is dependent on the ferry schedule for our 12:30 p.m. tour. Ellis Island may not be available for afternoon departures during the busy season.
This tour is accessible for strollers and wheelchairs.
We offer a 100% refund up to 24 hours before the start time.
This tour was so worth it! Nothing to worry about as far as lines, which boat to take, how to get into the attractions, when to arrive, when to leave, what to do, what not to do. All the stress was taken out of the excursion, especially for visitors who don't know NYC well.
— JaneOutside the front entrance of Castle Clinton in Battery Park
Your guide will be on the steps outside of the north entrance of the castle, holding an orange flag. This is the entrance facing the buildings in Manhattan.
Already booked your tour? Visit our pre-tour welcome page for more about how to connect with your guide plus tips for your trip.
We’ll be on our feet for most of the tour. At both Liberty and Ellis islands, your guide will lead you on a walking tour of the grounds to point out the different sights. The ferry also has multiple levels with stairs. If mobility is an issue, please arrange for a private tour.
Persons and property are subject to search. Prohibited items include weapons, locking blades, tools, non-folding umbrellas, tripods, laptops, tablet keyboards, coolers, luggage, drones, sewing kits, lighter fluid, and anything propelled by aerosol.
The National Park Service does not allow any guiding inside the Statue of Liberty Museum or the Ellis Island National Museum of Immigration. You will have time to explore these landmarks on your own during your visit after an introduction from your guide.
We understand plans change. You can always change your tour 24 hours or more before you tour. We offer a 100% refund up to 24 hours prior to your tour start time. Within 24 hours of your tour, we would have incurred hard costs and therefore cannot allow rescheduling or cancellation without costs.
Our tours run rain or shine, so please check the local forecast to plan. In rare cases when we have to cancel for extreme weather, we’ll offer you the chance to reschedule or give a full refund.
Tips are always appreciated but never expected. They’re a great way to tell your guide they did an awesome job and show your appreciation.
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