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New York Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island Tour

TourTruth score 7.4 out of 10

AverageTop 29% in New York City

11 reviews · Rated on 2 providers · How we score

  • New York City
  • Updated November 4, 2026

Explore Liberty Island and Ellis Island by ferry with a licensed New York City guide, engaging stories, and museum access.

About this tour

Discover the stories behind two of New York Harbor’s most enduring landmarks on a guided Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island tour. A licensed New York City guide brings the journey to life with engaging storytelling, while round-trip ferry access connects Battery Park with Liberty Island and Ellis Island.

The early morning start may mean fewer crowds and a quicker passage through the required security screening before boarding. Once on the islands, enjoy time to explore and visit the museums. Groups generally have 16 guests or fewer, creating a more intimate feel while keeping the experience accessible to all ages. The tour is wheelchair accessible, and infants and small children can ride in a stroller.

Please note that access to the Statue of Liberty’s pedestal or crown is not included. Meet your MY NY TOURS guide in front of the Starbucks at the corner of State Street and Pearl Street, not inside the park. Join this New York Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island tour for a memorable harbor outing filled with history and vivid local insight.

Highlights

  • Hear stories from a licensed New York City guide
  • Ride the ferry between Battery Park, Liberty Island, and Ellis Island
  • Explore the islands with museum access
  • Start early for a chance to encounter fewer crowds

What's included

Included

  • Museum access
  • Licensed New York City tour guide
  • Round-trip ferry access between Battery Park, Statue of Liberty, and Ellis Island

Not included

  • Statue of Liberty pedestal and crown access
  • Food, snacks, and beverages
  • Souvenirs, books, Ellis Island computer use fees, and Hard Hat Tours
  • Guide gratuity; optional, generally 15–18% of the tour price

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Important information

  • Meet in front of the Starbucks at the corner of State Street and Pearl Street; do not meet inside the park
  • Look for your guide from MY NY TOURS
  • Wheelchair accessible, including transportation and surfaces
  • Infants and small children can ride in a stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby

How this score is calculated

This tour scores 5.00 on Viator and 4.49 on GetYourGuide. Ratings on these sites cluster near the top of the 5-star scale, so we compare each one with all other ratings on the same site before combining them.

How the score works and rating distribution in New York City
  • Each provider rating is turned into a percentile: the share of that provider's ratings it beats, weighted by review counts.
  • Listings on different providers are combined in proportion to their review counts.
  • 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 7.4. Top 29% in New York City means it ranks in the top 29% of tours in New York City by this score.

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