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New York City Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island Ferry Tour

TourTruth score 5.3 out of 10

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89 reviews · Rated on 1 provider · How we score

  • New York City
  • 3 hrs
  • Updated November 1, 2026

Ride the ferry to Liberty Island and Ellis Island, explore their history, and see New York City landmarks along the way.

About this tour

See two defining landmarks of New York City on a Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island ferry tour. If you select the Midtown express bus option, begin at your Times Square meeting point and travel by climate-controlled bus toward the ferry. Otherwise, check in at the Battery Park meeting point specified for your booking.

Cruise to Liberty Island for views of the Statue of Liberty, a symbol of freedom and democracy. Explore the island with an audio-guided tour, then continue by ferry to Ellis Island. Learn about the site’s history as the entry point for more than 12 million immigrants to the United States. Admission to both islands and round-trip ferry travel are included; live guides are available in English, French, and Spanish.

The trip ends at Battery Park, where you can visit the nearby financial district and 9/11 Memorial pools at your own pace. Choose the departure option that suits your plans and experience New York City’s history from the water and shore.

Highlights

  • Ride the ferry to Liberty Island and Ellis Island
  • Admire the Statue of Liberty, a landmark symbol of freedom
  • Discover the history of Ellis Island and its immigrant arrivals
  • Travel from Midtown by express bus when that option is selected

What's included

Included

  • Round-trip ferry ride to Liberty Island and Ellis Island
  • Admission to the Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island
  • Audio-guided tour at Liberty Island and Ellis Island
  • Express bus ride from Midtown to the Statue of Liberty, if option selected

Not included

  • Breakfast, available as an upgrade
  • Gratuities
  • Return transfer to Times Square

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Important information

  • Check in at the meeting point specified for your booking
  • For the Times Square bus departure, meet at the entrance to Brooklyn Deli, 211 West 43rd Street, 15 minutes before departure
  • For the Battery Park meeting point, check in with the guide at 1 Battery Park Plaza near Starbucks
  • The tour concludes at Battery Park

How this score is calculated

This score is based on one provider. GetYourGuide rates it 4.33 from 89 reviews. We place that rating among all GetYourGuide 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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  • The result is shown from 0 to 10: this tour scores 5.3.

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