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New York City Statue of Liberty Private Family Tour 2 hr

TourTruth score 7.6 out of 10

GoodTop 23% in New York City

10 reviews · Rated on 2 providers · How we score

  • New York City
  • 2 hrs
  • Updated October 31, 2026

Explore Liberty Island with a private family guide, ride the ferry, and visit the Ellis Island Museum at your own pace.

About this tour

See New York Harbor through the eyes of a local on a private family tour of the Statue of Liberty. From Battery Park, meet your guide at Pier A Harbor House and board the ferry to Liberty Island, where the landmark’s history comes alive through engaging stories and anecdotes.

Explore the island with your guide and learn how the statue became a symbol of freedom and friendship between France and the United States. The experience is designed to keep visitors of all ages interested, with time to take in the monument and its setting. Your ticket also includes entry to the Ellis Island Museum, which you can visit after the guided portion. Stay as long as you like before catching the ferry back to Manhattan, and ask your guide for local suggestions on places to eat, shop, and explore.

With a private guide and round-trip ferry tickets included, this New York City Statue of Liberty tour makes it easy to enjoy two iconic harbor destinations at your own pace. Book your visit and discover the stories behind the sights.

Highlights

  • Explore Liberty Island with a private guide
  • Ride the ferry to the Statue of Liberty
  • Hear the story behind an enduring symbol of freedom
  • Visit the Ellis Island Museum at your own pace

What's included

Included

  • Local private guide
  • Round-trip ferry ticket
  • Ferry boarding access
  • Entrance to the Ellis Island Museum

Not included

  • Access to the Statue of Liberty crown
  • Access to the pedestal
  • Transportation
  • Gratuities
  • Large-item lockers on Liberty Island, available for $2.00

Ratings on each provider

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Important information

  • Meet at the front entrance of Pier A Harbor House, 22 Battery Place, beside the Statue of Liberty ferry and Castle Clinton
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a stroller
  • Public transportation is available nearby
  • Suitable for all fitness levels

Frequently asked questions

Where do we meet the guide?

Meet at the front entrance of Pier A Harbor House, 22 Battery Place, beside the Statue of Liberty ferry and Castle Clinton.

What is included in the tour?

The tour includes a private local guide, round-trip ferry tickets, ferry boarding, and entrance to the Ellis Island Museum.

Can we visit the crown or pedestal?

Access to the Statue of Liberty crown and pedestal is not included.

Is the tour suitable for children?

Yes. The tour is designed for families, and infants and small children can ride in a stroller.

Can we stay on the islands after the guided tour?

Yes. After the guided portion, you can explore Ellis Island or return to Manhattan by ferry.

How this score is calculated

This tour scores 5.00 on GetYourGuide (Viator shows no usable rating). 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 7.6. Top 23% in New York City means it ranks in the top 23% of tours in New York City by this score.

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