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New York Ellis Island Hard Hat Tour 3 hr

TourTruth score 6.9 out of 10

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2 reviews · Rated on 1 provider · How we score

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

Explore Liberty Island and Ellis Island by ferry, with museum admission, audio guides, and priority entry to security screening.

About this tour

See two landmarks that shaped the American story on a New York Ellis Island Hard Hat Tour. Your 180-minute visit includes ferry rides between Liberty State Park, Liberty Island, and Ellis Island, with priority entry to the security screening queue at the departure point.

On Liberty Island, explore the outdoor grounds and visit the Statue of Liberty Museum, where three interactive galleries trace the monument’s history. Audio guides add historical context as you take in the island. Then continue to Ellis Island and the National Museum of Immigration, where exhibits and stories illuminate the experiences of people who came to America seeking a new life. Audio guides are provided for both islands.

The Hard Hat Reserve Tour ticket does not include access inside the Statue of Liberty National Monument. All visitors must pass through airport-grade security, and comfortable closed-toe shoes are required. A portion of your purchase supports the restoration and maintenance of the historic Ellis Island Immigrant Hospital. Choose this New York Ellis Island Hard Hat Tour for a thoughtful, self-guided journey through two powerful chapters of history.

Highlights

  • Explore Liberty Island’s outdoor grounds and visit the Statue of Liberty Museum
  • Hear historical context with audio guides on Liberty Island and Ellis Island
  • Walk through the Ellis Island National Museum of Immigration
  • Support restoration and maintenance of the Ellis Island Immigrant Hospital

What's included

Included

  • Ferry rides between Liberty State Park, Liberty Island, and Ellis Island
  • Access to Liberty Island grounds
  • Admission to the Statue of Liberty Museum
  • Audio guides for Liberty Island and Ellis Island
  • Admission to the Ellis Island National Museum of Immigration and its grounds
  • Priority entry to the security screening queue

Not included

  • Gratuities

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Important information

  • All participants must be at least 13 years old
  • Participants under 18 must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian throughout the tour
  • All visitors boarding a Statue City Cruises departure to Liberty Island or Ellis Island must pass through airport-grade security screening
  • Wear comfortable, closed-toe shoes; sandals, flip-flops, open-toed shoes, and high heels are not permitted
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  • The Hard Hat Reserve Tour ticket does not allow access inside the Statue of Liberty National Monument
  • The departure point is Battery Park; allow ample time for ferry boarding and security screening
  • Public transportation is available nearby
  • The tour is suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • A portion of the purchase supports restoration and maintenance of the Ellis Island Immigrant Hospital

How this score is calculated

This score is based on one provider. Viator rates it 3.00 from 2 reviews. We place that rating among all Viator 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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  • 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 6.9.

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