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New York Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island Tour

TourTruth score 7.1 out of 10

AverageTop 49% in New York City

15,269 reviews · Rated on 2 providers · How we score

  • New York City
  • Updated November 2, 2026

Explore Liberty Island and Ellis Island with reserved ferry access, skyline views, and stories from an expert New York guide.

About this tour

See two of New York’s most powerful landmarks on a guided journey from Battery Park to Liberty Island and Ellis Island. Reserved ferry access helps reduce your wait, while an expert NYC storyteller brings the sights and stories to life.

Meet your guide outside Castle Clinton, then board the ferry for skyline views on the way to Liberty Island. Walk around the Statue of Liberty as your guide shares the monument’s history, design details, and journey from France. Visit the Statue of Liberty Museum at your own pace; museum visits are self-guided. Pedestal and crown access are not included.

Continue to Ellis Island to explore its immigration history and the Great Hall, where millions of newcomers began their American journey. Your ferry ticket covers both islands, though afternoon schedules may not leave enough time to visit Ellis Island. Food is available to purchase on the ferry and at both islands, and airport-style security screening takes place before boarding.

Choose this New York Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island tour for a memorable look at the landmarks and stories that shaped the city. Arrive early, then set out across the harbor.

Highlights

  • Admire skyline views from the ferry
  • Explore the Statue of Liberty Museum
  • Hear New York history from an expert storyteller
  • Trace immigrant stories through Ellis Island’s Great Hall

What's included

Included

  • Skyline views
  • Statue of Liberty Museum access
  • Expert NYC storyteller
  • Immigration Museum access
  • Reserved ferry access
  • Ellis Island experience

Not included

  • Gratuities
  • Pedestal and crown access
  • Guided museum tours
  • Oversized-bag locker fees ($0.25)

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Important information

  • Meet your guide outside the north entrance of Castle Clinton in Battery Park, by the steps facing Manhattan; look for an orange hat and/or blue shirt or jacket
  • Arrive 15 minutes before departure; late arrivals cannot catch up and are not refunded
  • Afternoon tours may not leave enough time to visit Ellis Island
  • The earliest tour generally has the shortest wait
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  • Airport-style security screening is required before boarding the ferry
  • The tour operates in all weather; dress appropriately
  • Food is available for purchase on the ferry and both islands
  • Tripods and monopods are prohibited
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a stroller
  • Service animals are allowed
  • Nearby public transportation is available
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Children 3 and under are free with a paid adult ticket

Frequently asked questions

Where do I meet the guide?

Meet outside the north entrance of Castle Clinton in Battery Park, on the steps facing Manhattan. Look for an orange hat and/or blue shirt or jacket.

How early should I arrive?

Arrive 15 minutes before the tour starts. The tour departs promptly, and late arrivals cannot catch up or receive a refund.

Are pedestal and crown access included?

No. Pedestal and crown access are not included.

Can I visit Ellis Island on an afternoon tour?

Your ferry ticket includes access to both islands, but an afternoon tour may not leave enough time to visit Ellis Island.

Is the tour wheelchair accessible?

Yes, the tour is wheelchair accessible.

How this score is calculated

This tour scores 4.81 on Viator and 4.62 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 7.1. Top 49% in New York City means it ranks in the top 49% of tours in New York City by this score.

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