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New York Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island Private Tour 3 hr 30 min

TourTruth score 7.1 out of 10

AverageTop 49% in New York City

1 review · Rated on 1 provider · How we score

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

Explore Liberty Island and Ellis Island on a private New York tour with a guide, museum access, and round-trip harbor ferry tickets.

About this tour

Cross New York Harbor by ferry and explore two landmarks that hold powerful stories of American history. This 210-minute New York Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island private tour begins at Castle Clinton in Battery Park, where you’ll meet your guide before boarding the ferry.

On Liberty Island, hear how France’s gift traveled from Paris to New York and became a symbol recognized around the world. Visit the Statue of Liberty Museum, take photos with the harbor and Manhattan skyline as your backdrop, and enjoy time to explore. Then continue to Ellis Island and its Immigration Museum, where stories of families arriving in New York bring the past into focus. Food and drinks are not included, but you can purchase something on the island or ferry.

With round-trip ferry tickets and a guide dedicated to your private group, this New York Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island tour offers a personal way to experience both sites. Meet at Castle Clinton and discover the stories behind the harbor’s most enduring landmarks.

Highlights

  • Ride the ferry across New York Harbor to Liberty Island
  • Hear the story behind the Statue of Liberty and its journey from France
  • Explore the Statue of Liberty Museum and Ellis Island Immigration Museum
  • Take photos of the harbor and Manhattan skyline
  • Discover stories of families who came to New York through Ellis Island

What's included

Included

  • Professional guide for your private group
  • Statue of Liberty Museum access on Liberty Island
  • Ellis Island Immigration Museum access
  • Round-trip ferry tickets to Liberty Island and Ellis Island
  • Time for photos

Not included

  • Food and drinks
  • Optional gratuities
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Other transportation costs, if required
  • Pedestal and Crown tickets

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Important information

  • Meet at the base of the flagpole inside Castle Clinton National Monument in Battery Park, New York, NY 10004
  • Public transportation is available nearby
  • A moderate level of physical fitness is recommended

Frequently asked questions

Where does the tour meet?

Meet your guide at the base of the flagpole inside Castle Clinton National Monument in Battery Park.

Are ferry tickets included?

Yes. Round-trip ferry tickets to Liberty Island and Ellis Island are included.

Are Pedestal or Crown tickets included?

No. Tickets to the Pedestal and Crown are not included.

Is this a private tour?

Yes. The tour includes a professional guide for your private group.

How long is the tour?

The tour lasts 210 minutes.

How this score is calculated

This score is based on one provider. Viator rates it 5.00 from 1 review. 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 7.1. Top 49% in New York City means it ranks in the top 49% of tours in New York City by this score.

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