Take a guided tour of the Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island with an expert. You’ll have early reserve line access to the Statue Ferry, and have ample time to explore these 2 important attractions on an express 2-hour or comprehensive 4-hour tour.
About this activity
- Free cancellation
- Cancel up to 24 hours in advance to receive a full refund
- COVID-19 precautions
- Special health and safety measures apply. Learn more
- Mobile ticketing
- Use your phone or print your voucher
- Duration 2.5 - 4 hours
- Check availability to see starting times.
- Instant confirmation
- Live tour guide
- English
- Audio guide
- English, French, Chinese, Russian, German, Arabic, Spanish, Japanese, Italian
- Wheelchair accessible
Experience
- Save time and hassle with early reserve line access to the Statue Ferry
- Enjoy admission to the Statue of Liberty’s Museum
- Tour the Ellis Island Museum and learn about the history of immigration
- Go inside the Pedestal Monument (if option selected)
COVID-19 Update
Due to health and safety regulations, this itinerary may change. See Know before you go for the latest updates.
- Skip the Ticket Line
- Reserve timed access for the security line
- Round-trip ferry tickets
- Entrance to Ellis Island Museum
- Entrance to Pedestal (unless 2.5-hour tour chosen)
- Professional tour guide
- Guided tour inside the Statue of Liberty and museums, an introduction will be given outside
- Customers must keep distance in vehicles
- The number of visitors is limited to reduce crowds
- Customers are required to bring and wear masks
- Customers must fill out a travel information form
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Prepare for the activity
• Meet your guide on the steps outside of Castle Clinton's North Entrance (the far side from the water). • Castle Clinton is located in Battery Park, where the Statue Ferry departs.
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- Comfortable shoes
Not allowed
- Weapons or sharp objects
- Food and drinks
- Drones
- Sprays or Aerosols
Know before you go
- Due to ongoing COVID-19 virus preventative measures, any indoor access to the Museum or Pedestal is closed until further notice
- The tour takes place rain or shine. In the rare case the operator is forced to cancel the event, ticket holders will be allowed to reschedule (subject to availability) or offered a refund
- This tour operates in all weather conditions so please dress appropriately. It is advised that you wear comfortable walking shoes
- Security screening will take place prior to boarding the ferry. The Statue of Liberty is managed by the United States Park Police and visitors to the park are required to undergo airport-style security screening and all persons and property are subject to search
- Lockers are available for backpacks, strollers, and large items (at an additional cost of USD 2.00)
- The Afternoon Tour will have longer lines, larger crowds and may not visit Ellis Island. If your schedule allows, please select the Morning Tour (08:30) which will have the least