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New York Statue of Liberty Express Tour

TourTruth score 6.0 out of 10

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149 reviews · Rated on 2 providers · How we score

  • New York City
  • Updated November 2, 2026

Take an afternoon ferry to Liberty Island, explore the Statue of Liberty Museum, and add Ellis Island with select options.

About this tour

Meet Lady Liberty on an afternoon visit that pairs pre-reserved ferry tickets with a guided walk through one of New York’s most recognizable landmarks. This New York Statue of Liberty tour makes it easy to plan your visit, while leaving the morning open for other city sights or a slower start to the day.

Meet your English-speaking guide at Battery Park, then board the ferry to Liberty Island. Explore the Statue of Liberty Museum and take in the statue from the grounds. Depending on the option you choose, your visit can also include Ellis Island, its Immigration Museum, and an official audio guide. Ellis Island is available for independent exploration rather than as part of the guided tour. The ferry and grounds are wheelchair accessible, and the walking tour is designed for guests comfortable with a moderate pace.

Choose the option that fits your interests and discover the story of this enduring New York symbol on a New York Statue of Liberty tour. Arrive 15 minutes early and look for your guide’s yellow WalksDevour sign.

Highlights

  • Ride the ferry to Liberty Island with pre-reserved tickets
  • Explore the Statue of Liberty Museum with a local guide
  • Choose an option that includes Ellis Island and its Immigration Museum
  • Enjoy an afternoon visit that leaves your morning free

What's included

Included

  • Pre-reserved ferry tickets to the Statue of Liberty
  • Liberty Island access
  • Local English-speaking guide
  • Expertly guided walking tour
  • Statue of Liberty Museum
  • Ellis Island access and Immigration Museum, if selected
  • Official Ellis Island audio guide, if selected

Not included

  • Gratuities
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off

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Important information

  • Meet 15 minutes before departure at 1 Bowling Green, in front of the glass subway elevator outside the National Museum of the American Indian
  • Look for your guide holding a yellow WalksDevour sign
  • This is a walking tour; guests should be able to walk at a moderate pace
  • The tour is conducted in English
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  • Ellis Island is not part of the guided tour, even when guests choose to get off there
  • The ferry may not operate during heavy rain or adverse weather; an alternative option is provided
  • Multiple tour options are available; check the selected option for details
  • The ferry and Statue of Liberty grounds are wheelchair accessible

Frequently asked questions

Where does the tour meet?

Meet your guide at 1 Bowling Green, in front of the glass subway elevator outside the National Museum of the American Indian. Arrive 15 minutes early and look for a yellow WalksDevour sign.

Is the tour conducted in English?

Yes. The tour is conducted in English.

Can I visit Ellis Island?

You can get off at Ellis Island if your selected option includes access. Ellis Island is not part of the guided tour.

Is the tour wheelchair accessible?

The ferry and Statue of Liberty grounds are wheelchair accessible.

What happens if the ferry is canceled due to weather?

The ferry may not operate during heavy rain or other adverse weather. An alternative option is provided.

How this score is calculated

This tour scores 4.80 on Viator and 4.06 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.

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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 6.0.

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