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New York Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island Audio Guide Tour

TourTruth score 8.0 out of 10

Very goodTop 15% in New York City

20 reviews · Rated on 1 provider · How we score

  • New York City
  • 2 hrs 30 min
  • Updated October 31, 2026

Explore Liberty Island’s museum and Ellis Island’s immigration history on a flexible, self-guided New York Harbor ferry visit.

About this tour

See two landmarks that tell powerful stories of American history on a New York Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island audio guide tour. A ferry carries you across New York Harbor, with views of the Statue of Liberty and the Manhattan skyline along the way.

On Liberty Island, explore the outdoor grounds and visit the Statue of Liberty Museum, where three interactive galleries trace the monument’s design, construction, and enduring symbolism. Then continue to Ellis Island, where the National Museum of Immigration and historic halls share the experiences of millions who arrived in the United States. Your audio guide adds historical context and personal stories as you explore independently.

Round-trip ferry transportation and digital QR code tickets are included, along with skip-the-queue access for ticket purchase at Battery Park. You can spend as much time as you like on both islands during operating hours. Keep in mind that all visitors pass through security before boarding, and late afternoon departures may leave limited time on Ellis Island. Pedestal and Crown access are not included. Choose this New York Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island visit for a flexible, self-guided day among the harbor’s most memorable landmarks.

Highlights

  • Cruise across New York Harbor with views of the Manhattan skyline
  • Explore the Statue of Liberty Museum’s three interactive galleries
  • Walk the outdoor grounds of Liberty Island
  • Discover Ellis Island’s immigration history and museum

What's included

Included

  • Entry to the Statue of Liberty Museum and its three interactive galleries
  • Access to the outdoor grounds of Liberty Island
  • Round-trip ferry transportation from Battery Park to Liberty Island and Ellis Island
  • Digital QR code entry tickets and visit instructions
  • Skip-the-queue access for ticket purchase at Battery Park
  • Unlimited time to explore both islands during operating hours
  • Access to Ellis Island grounds and the Ellis Island National Museum of Immigration
  • Audio guide

Not included

  • Access to the Statue of Liberty Pedestal or Crown; separate reservations are required

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Important information

  • Battery Park’s Castle Clinton National Monument is the ferry departure point
  • The ticket time is for joining the security screening queue, not the ferry departure
  • All visitors must pass airport-style security screening before boarding; wait times vary
  • Allow extra time for security and ferry boarding
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  • Late afternoon departures at 2:00 PM and 3:00 PM may not allow enough time to visit Ellis Island before closing
  • No locker storage is available at the Battery Park screening area; avoid large bags, sharp objects, and restricted items
  • This is a self-guided experience; no live guide accompanies visitors on the islands
  • All minors 17 and under must be accompanied by an adult aged 25 or older
  • Not wheelchair accessible; infant seats are unavailable
  • Infants and small children may ride in a stroller; infants must sit on an adult’s lap
  • Wear comfortable clothing, bring light layers in warm weather, and stay hydrated
  • QR code tickets for all guests and detailed instructions will be sent before the visit; do not use the booking platform’s automatically issued voucher

Frequently asked questions

Where does the ferry depart?

The ferry departs from Castle Clinton National Monument in Battery Park.

What does the ticket time mean?

It is the time to join the security screening queue, not the ferry departure time.

Is a live guide included?

No. This is a self-guided visit, with an audio guide and no live guide on the islands.

Are the statue’s Pedestal or Crown included?

No. Access to the Pedestal or Crown is not included and requires separate reservations.

Is the tour wheelchair accessible?

No. The experience is not wheelchair accessible, and infant seats are unavailable.

How this score is calculated

This score is based on one provider. Viator rates it 5.00 from 20 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 8.0. Top 15% in New York City means it ranks in the top 15% of tours in New York City by this score.

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