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New York Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island Tour 3 hr 30 min

TourTruth score 7.8 out of 10

GoodTop 19% in New York City

14 reviews · Rated on 1 provider · How we score

  • New York City
  • 3 hrs 30 min
  • Updated October 31, 2026

Explore Liberty Island and Ellis Island with a private guide, personal stories, harbor views, and a custom photo shoot.

About this tour

Discover New York’s most iconic harbor landmarks on a guided visit to Liberty Island and Ellis Island. This 210-minute private tour pairs the Statue of Liberty with the stories of the people who passed through Ellis Island, brought to life by guides whose families have personal connections to the island.

Meet outside the SeaGlass Carousel in Battery Park, then explore both islands with a professional guide. Along the way, hear local stories and enjoy views of the harbor, with a custom photo shoot led by a professional photographer guide. The tour covers a range of New York topics while keeping its focus on the Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island. Mobile tickets make check-in convenient, and paid pickup may be arranged separately.

Allow extra time after your visit if you plan to eat lunch or explore family history on Ellis Island. Book this New York Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island tour for a personal, story-rich look at two defining landmarks.

Highlights

  • Explore Liberty Island and see the Statue of Liberty up close
  • Visit Ellis Island and hear stories connected to guides’ family histories
  • Capture custom photos with a professional photographer guide

What's included

Included

  • Local guide
  • Professional guide
  • Professional photographer guide
  • Private tour

Not included

  • Gratuities (optional and recommended)

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Important information

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
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  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • Operates in all weather conditions; dress appropriately
  • Meet outside the SeaGlass Carousel in Battery Park
  • Pickup is available for an additional fee

How this score is calculated

This score is based on one provider. Viator rates it 5.00 from 14 reviews. We place that rating among all Viator ratings and weight it by its review count. If the tour is found on another provider later, both ratings are combined.

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  • Tours with few reviews are pulled toward the average until more reviews come in, so a handful of perfect reviews can't top the list.
  • The result is shown from 0 to 10: this tour scores 7.8. Top 19% in New York City means it ranks in the top 19% of tours in New York City by this score.

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