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New York Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island Guided Tour 4 hr

TourTruth score 7.2 out of 10

AverageTop 48% in New York City

85 reviews · Rated on 2 providers · How we score

  • New York City
  • 4 hrs
  • Updated November 2, 2026

Explore Liberty Island and the Ellis Island Immigration Museum with a guide, ferry rides, and memorable New York Harbor views.

About this tour

Spend half a day exploring two landmarks that tell powerful stories about America. This New York Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island guided tour begins in Battery Park, where your guide introduces the sights and significance of New York Harbor.

Board the ferry to Liberty Island and see the Statue of Liberty up close. As you explore, your English-speaking guide shares the history and symbolism behind the monument. Then continue by ferry to Ellis Island and visit the Immigration Museum, where exhibits bring the experiences of generations of immigrants to life. Headsets help you follow the guide along the way, and the return ferry offers more harbor views before you arrive back in Manhattan.

General admission to the Statue of Liberty and museum entry are included; pedestal and crown access are not. Meet your guide by The Immigrants statue, south of Castle Clinton in Battery Park. Choose this New York Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island guided tour for a memorable, guided look at two defining sites.

Highlights

  • Admire the Statue of Liberty from Liberty Island
  • Hear your guide explain the statue’s history and symbolism
  • Explore the Ellis Island Immigration Museum
  • Take in New York Harbor views on the ferry ride

What's included

Included

  • Expert English-speaking tour guide
  • Return ferry ticket from Manhattan to Liberty and Ellis Islands
  • Headsets to hear your guide
  • Entry ticket to the Ellis Island Immigration Museum
  • General admission to the Statue of Liberty

Not included

  • Statue of Liberty pedestal and crown access
  • Gratuities

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Important information

  • Meet your guide in front of The Immigrants statue, south of Castle Clinton in Battery Park; look for a City Wonders flag
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals are allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
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  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

Frequently asked questions

Where is the meeting point?

Meet your guide in front of The Immigrants statue, south of Castle Clinton in Battery Park. Look for a City Wonders flag.

How long is the tour?

The tour lasts 4 hours.

Are Statue of Liberty pedestal or crown tickets included?

No. Pedestal and crown access are not included.

Is the ferry included?

Yes. Return ferry tickets from Manhattan to Liberty and Ellis Islands are included.

Is the tour suitable for travelers with limited fitness?

Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness. The tour is not recommended for those with poor cardiovascular health.

How this score is calculated

This tour scores 4.46 on Viator and 4.74 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 7.2. Top 48% in New York City means it ranks in the top 48% of tours in New York City by this score.

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