
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…
Our globally award-winning tour features an all-inclusive visit to the Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island. Enjoy guaranteed ferry tickets and a local guide who’s a true NYC expert. It’s hands-down the best way to experience the Statue.
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Take advantage of no-wait roundtrip ferry tickets and a streamlined itinerary. More sightseeing, less waiting.
Our tours have a generous 24-hour cancellation policy. If something comes up, cancelling is stress-free.
*Explore Ellis Island on your own if you want to extend your trip, and take the ferry back to Battery Park at your convenience.
The sandstone fort that doubles as our meeting point and a national monument
With beautiful views along the way
Where you can tour the grounds and visit the Statue of Liberty Museum
Included with our full tour or an optional stop on your own with our express tour
Steps outside the North Entrance of Castle Clinton in Battery Park
Required before entering the ferry or statue
100% refund up to 24 hours before the start time
Owen was so informative and fun. The best. Our first visit to NYC, and it was such a good choice to do this tour.
GinaIn the interest of time, our express tour doesn’t include a guided visit to Ellis Island, though you’re welcome to visit on your own, and your ferry ticket will take you there. Our full Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island tour does include visiting Ellis Island with your guide. Since guiding isn’t allowed inside the Ellis Island National Museum of Immigration, your guide will let you know what to look for before you visit on your own. Museum admission is free.
The guided portion of our express tour is about 2 hours. You can stay as long as you want after the tour ends at Liberty Island and return to Battery Park when ready. Total time should be about 3 hours, but allow an extra hour if you plan to visit Ellis Island on your own. The full tour takes closer to 5 hours, 4 of these spent with your guide.
We’ll be on our feet for most of the tour, and there are some stairs. The ferry ride over has some limited seating, and your guide will lead you on a walking tour of the grounds to point out the different sights. If mobility is an issue, please arrange for a private tour.
The National Park Service doesn’t allow any guiding inside the Statue of Liberty Museum. Your guide will give you a thorough introduction to the museum so you can explore it on your own and know what to look for.
We understand plans change. We offer a 100% refund up to 24 hours prior to your tour start time for this tour.
Tips are always appreciated by our guides but never expected. They should be given if you believe your guide did an outstanding job and if you personally want to demonstrate your appreciation to the guide.
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