Best Shore Excursions in New York City

10 tours ranked by TourTruth score (0–10), based on Viator and GetYourGuide ratings. How scores work

We compared 10 shore excursions in New York City using 416 reviews on Viator and GetYourGuide. The highest scoring with at least 20 reviews is New York City Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island Ferry Tour (5.3/10). Prices start at $22 and most cost between $49.99 and $79. A typical one lasts 3 hrs.

Top picks

Best overall

89 reviews · $62 · 3 hrs

Reviewers like: informative experience, close statue view, friendly guide

Watch for: crowded tour, disorganized shuttle

Compare at a glance

#TourScoreRatings by siteFromDuration
1 New York Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island Ferry Tour TourTruth score 7.5 out of 10 GetYourGuide 4.9★ (8) – –
2 NYC Statue of Liberty Ferry Visit 6 hr 30 min TourTruth score 6.9 out of 10 Viator 4.0★ (2) $60 6 hrs 30 min
3 New York Governor's Island Ferry and Self-Guided App TourTruth score 6.9 out of 10 Viator 3.0★ (2) $22 1 hr 40 min
4 NYC Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island Tour with Cruise TourTruth score 6.8 out of 10 Viator 3.6★ (5) $129 –
5 New York Statue of Liberty Boat and 9/11 Memorial Walking Tour TourTruth score 6.7 out of 10 Viator 3.4★ (5) $49 2 hrs
6 New York City Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island Ferry Tour TourTruth score 5.3 out of 10 GetYourGuide 4.3★ (89) $62 3 hrs
7 New York Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island Tour TourTruth score 2.9 out of 10 Viator 3.5★ (305) $50 –
8 New York Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island Tour 4 hr TourTruth score – out of 10 – $70 4 hrs
9 New York Statue of Liberty Guided Tour 3 hr 30 min TourTruth score – out of 10 – $79 3 hrs 30 min
10 New York Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island Ferry Tour TourTruth score – out of 10 – $276 –

Questions

What is the best shore excursion in New York City?

New York City Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island Ferry Tour has the highest TourTruth score (5.3/10) of the 10 shore excursions in New York City we compare among those with at least 20 reviews, from 89 reviews.

How much do shore excursions in New York City cost?

Listed prices start at $22; the median is $61.92, and most cost between $49.99 and $79. Prices are the lowest listed price, usually per person; check the provider for your date.

How long are shore excursions in New York City?

The median listed duration is 3 hrs.

Which shore excursion in New York City has the most reviews?

New York Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island Tour, with 305 reviews and a TourTruth score of 2.9/10.

Scores compare each tour's ratings with all others on the same booking site and weight them by review count. How scores work · Same tour, different price on Viator and GetYourGuide