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New York Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island Tour 3 hr

TourTruth score 8.5 out of 10

Very goodTop 9% in New York City

60 reviews · Rated on 1 provider · How we score

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

Explore the Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island by ferry on a three-hour New York tour capped at eight guests.

About this tour

Discover the stories behind two of New York Harbor’s most recognizable landmarks on a three-hour New York Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island tour. With a professional guide and a group capped at eight guests, you’ll travel by ferry to Ellis Island and the Statue of Liberty, taking in the harbor setting along the way.

At Ellis Island, retrace the steps of more than 12 million immigrants who came to the United States in search of a new life. The visit to the Ellis Island Immigration Museum is self-guided, giving you time to explore its exhibits at your own pace. Your guide leads the tour elsewhere, sharing context as you visit these historic sites.

Meet in Battery Park by the bronze statue The Immigrants, southeast of Castle Clinton. Ferry transportation, all fees and taxes, and a professional guide are included; hotel transfers, lunch, and gratuities are not. Choose this New York Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island tour for a small-group introduction to landmark history and the immigrant experience.

Highlights

  • See the Statue of Liberty in New York Harbor
  • Retrace the journey of immigrants at Ellis Island
  • Explore the immigration museum at your own pace

What's included

Included

  • Ferry transportation to Ellis Island and the Statue of Liberty
  • All fees and taxes
  • Professional tour guide

Not included

  • Lunch
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Gratuities
  • Guided tour inside the Ellis Island Immigration Museum

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Important information

  • Meet at the bronze statue The Immigrants by Luis Sanguino in Battery Park, southeast of Castle Clinton
  • Guiding is not permitted inside the Ellis Island Immigration Museum; visits there are self-guided
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Frequently asked questions

How long is the tour?

The tour lasts 3 hours.

What is the maximum group size?

The semi-private tour is limited to 8 guests.

Is a guide available inside the Ellis Island Immigration Museum?

No. Guiding is not permitted inside the museum, so you explore it on your own.

Are hotel pickup and drop-off included?

No. Hotel pickup and drop-off are not included.

Can infants and small children join?

Yes. Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller.

How this score is calculated

This score is based on one provider. Viator rates it 4.97 from 60 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
  • 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 8.5. Top 9% in New York City means it ranks in the top 9% of tours in New York City by this score.

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