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New York Governor's Island Ferry and Self-Guided App

TourTruth score 6.9 out of 10

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2 reviews · Rated on 1 provider · How we score

  • New York City
  • 1 hr 40 min
  • Updated November 1, 2026

Sail to Governor's Island, explore historic forts and modern art with a flexible self-guided app, and enjoy Statue of Liberty views.

About this tour

Set sail from Manhattan to Governor's Island, a 172-acre escape where New York history meets open landscapes and contemporary art. This 100-minute ferry experience pairs the ride with a personalized self-guided app, so you can explore at your own pace and pause or skip stops as you like.

On Governor's Island, discover 19th-century forts, including Castle Williams, alongside modern art installations. Take in striking views of the Statue of Liberty, then enjoy the island's waterfront atmosphere. The ferry ticket and Pintours app are included; food and drinks are not.

With a flexible app-led visit and accessible transportation, this outing offers an easy way to experience a different side of New York. Book your New York Governor's Island ferry and self-guided app experience and make the island your own.

Highlights

  • Sail to Governor's Island from Manhattan
  • Explore 172 acres of historic sites and landscapes
  • Discover Castle Williams and modern art installations with a self-guided app
  • Admire views of the Statue of Liberty
  • Pause or skip stops to shape your visit

What's included

Included

  • Ferry ride and ticket
  • Pintours personalized app

Not included

  • Food and drinks

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Important information

  • Meeting point: outside the entrance to the Battery Maritime Building
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

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.

How the score works and rating distribution in New York City
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  • 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 6.9.

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