Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island Tour with Optional Comprehensive Visit
by ExperienceFirst
Choose from 2 available options
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✓Confirmation before Wed, 9 Sept - card's only charged if it's a yes. If it's a no, still time to book on Viator.
Book on Viator Confirmed right away, but you pay full price.$118Overview
This guided tour lasts between three and five hours and offers reserved ferry tickets to Liberty Island and, if selected, Ellis Island. The tour starts at the sandstone fort where participants meet their guide. On Liberty Island, the guide leads a one-hour walk around the Statue of Liberty and the Statue of Liberty Museum, with opportunities for photos of the New York City skyline. For those choosing the Comprehensive 4-hour option, there is additional time to explore the Ellis Island National Museum of Immigration independently using an included audio guide. The guide points out landmarks such as the American Immigrant Wall of Honor during a separate one-hour tour on Ellis Island. Visitors can spend an hour or more inside the museum at their own pace before returning to Battery Park. The shorter Liberty Express option offers a two-hour guided visit to Liberty Island only. Museum visits on both islands are self-guided, complying with regulations that prevent guides from entering. The tour includes ferry access with reduced waiting times, an expert New York City storyteller, and entry to both museums where applicable. Food is available to purchase on the ferry and on both islands.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Meeting Point at Sandstone Fort
The tour meeting spot is a sandstone fort that is also a national monument. Participants gather here before the ferry departure.
20 min
Liberty Island Guided Tour
On Liberty Island, the guide leads a one-hour walk around the Statue of Liberty and the Statue of Liberty Museum. The guide shares facts about the statue and advises on museum visits after the tour. Visitors can take photos of the New York City skyline during this stop.
60 min
Museum Visit on Liberty Island
For the Comprehensive 4-hour tour, visitors have time to explore the Statue of Liberty Museum independently, as guides are not allowed inside. On the Express Tour, the tour ends here, and visitors can spend as much time as they wish in the museum.
45 min
Ellis Island Guided Tour
The Comprehensive 4-hour tour continues with a one-hour guided walk on Ellis Island. The guide highlights landmarks such as the American Immigrant Wall of Honor. This stop is not included in the Express Tour.
60 min
Ellis Island Museum Visit
On the 4-hour Comprehensive tour, visitors learn about the millions of immigrants who passed through Ellis Island from 1892 to 1954. They explore the Ellis Island National Museum of Immigration independently using an included audio guide. Guides are not allowed inside the museum, but they provide facts and tips beforehand to enhance the visit. Visitors return to Battery Park at their own pace.
60 min
Meeting point
Meet your guide outside the front entrance of Castle Clinton, the round brown brick building near the water in Battery Park. Your guide will be on the steps outside of the north entrance of the castle, wearing an orange hat. This is the entrance facing the buildings in Manhattan.
End point
Express Tour - This tour will end at Liberty Island. Guests can spend more time there if they wish or they can head back on the first ferry returning to Battery Park - return ticket included.
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.
Additional info
Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island Tour with Optional Comprehensive Visit
by ExperienceFirst
Choose from 2 available options
How do you want to book?
✓Confirmation before Wed, 9 Sept - card's only charged if it's a yes. If it's a no, still time to book on Viator.
Book on Viator Confirmed right away, but you pay full price.$118Overview
This guided tour lasts between three and five hours and offers reserved ferry tickets to Liberty Island and, if selected, Ellis Island. The tour starts at the sandstone fort where participants meet their guide. On Liberty Island, the guide leads a one-hour walk around the Statue of Liberty and the Statue of Liberty Museum, with opportunities for photos of the New York City skyline. For those choosing the Comprehensive 4-hour option, there is additional time to explore the Ellis Island National Museum of Immigration independently using an included audio guide. The guide points out landmarks such as the American Immigrant Wall of Honor during a separate one-hour tour on Ellis Island. Visitors can spend an hour or more inside the museum at their own pace before returning to Battery Park. The shorter Liberty Express option offers a two-hour guided visit to Liberty Island only. Museum visits on both islands are self-guided, complying with regulations that prevent guides from entering. The tour includes ferry access with reduced waiting times, an expert New York City storyteller, and entry to both museums where applicable. Food is available to purchase on the ferry and on both islands.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Meeting Point at Sandstone Fort
The tour meeting spot is a sandstone fort that is also a national monument. Participants gather here before the ferry departure.
20 min
Liberty Island Guided Tour
On Liberty Island, the guide leads a one-hour walk around the Statue of Liberty and the Statue of Liberty Museum. The guide shares facts about the statue and advises on museum visits after the tour. Visitors can take photos of the New York City skyline during this stop.
60 min
Museum Visit on Liberty Island
For the Comprehensive 4-hour tour, visitors have time to explore the Statue of Liberty Museum independently, as guides are not allowed inside. On the Express Tour, the tour ends here, and visitors can spend as much time as they wish in the museum.
45 min
Ellis Island Guided Tour
The Comprehensive 4-hour tour continues with a one-hour guided walk on Ellis Island. The guide highlights landmarks such as the American Immigrant Wall of Honor. This stop is not included in the Express Tour.
60 min
Ellis Island Museum Visit
On the 4-hour Comprehensive tour, visitors learn about the millions of immigrants who passed through Ellis Island from 1892 to 1954. They explore the Ellis Island National Museum of Immigration independently using an included audio guide. Guides are not allowed inside the museum, but they provide facts and tips beforehand to enhance the visit. Visitors return to Battery Park at their own pace.
60 min
Meeting point
Meet your guide outside the front entrance of Castle Clinton, the round brown brick building near the water in Battery Park. Your guide will be on the steps outside of the north entrance of the castle, wearing an orange hat. This is the entrance facing the buildings in Manhattan.
End point
Express Tour - This tour will end at Liberty Island. Guests can spend more time there if they wish or they can head back on the first ferry returning to Battery Park - return ticket included.
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.