TourTruth score 7.5 out of 10
New York Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island Ferry Tour
Top 26% · 8 reviews
Price on provider site
1 provider
Photo 1 / 6
New York Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island Tour
TourTruth score 2.9 out of 10
Below average
305 reviews · Rated on 1 provider · How we score
- New York City
- Updated November 2, 2026
Sail to Liberty Island and Ellis Island, explore their museums, and choose an option with audio tours or a live guide.
About this tour
Set out from Manhattan by ferry to two landmarks that tell powerful stories of American history. This New York Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island tour lets you choose the experience that suits your day, from a standard timed ferry ticket to options with audio tours, a live guide, or an added visit to the 9/11 Memorial, Ground Zero, and Wall Street.
On Liberty Island, visit the Statue of Liberty Museum and take in views of the iconic monument. Continue by ferry to Ellis Island, where the National Immigration Museum brings generations of immigrant stories into focus. Select options include a 30-minute orientation around the Statue of Liberty and Battery Park, multilingual audio tours, or a live guide on both islands. The most comprehensive option adds a guided walk through the 9/11 Memorial area, Ground Zero, and Wall Street. Audio tours are available in 12 languages, including versions designed for children ages 6–10.
Book your New York Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island tour in advance, choose the option that fits your plans, and spend the day exploring these memorable waterfront landmarks.
Highlights
- Sail by ferry to Liberty Island and Ellis Island
- Explore the Statue of Liberty Museum and Ellis Island National Immigration Museum
- Choose a ticket option with audio tours or a live guide
- Add a guided visit to the 9/11 Memorial, Ground Zero, and Wall Street
What's included
Included
- Ferry tickets to Liberty Island and Ellis Island
- Entry to the Statue of Liberty Museum on Liberty Island
- Entry to the Ellis Island National Immigration Museum
- Multilingual audio tours for Liberty Island and the Statue of Liberty with select options
- Multilingual audio tour for Ellis Island with select options
- 30-minute Statue of Liberty and Battery Park orientation tour with select options
- Live guide on Liberty Island and Ellis Island with select options
- Guided tour of the 9/11 Memorial, Ground Zero, and Wall Street with select options
- Booking fee
Not included
- Access to the Statue of Liberty pedestal or crown
- Live guide inside the Statue of Liberty Museum
- Live guide inside the Ellis Island Museum
- Gratuities
Ratings on each provider
The ratings and review counts each booking site shows for this tour.
-
View on ViatorViator
3.47 / 5 · 305 reviews
Important information
- Minors age 17 or younger must be accompanied by an adult age 25 or older
- Mandatory airport-grade security screening takes place before ferry boarding
- Open containers, alcohol, weapons, large bags, luggage, and scooters are not allowed
- The tour operates in all weather; dress accordingly
Show 6 moreShow less
- The Statue of Liberty Museum and Ellis Island museums may be closed on your visit date due to local regulations
- Wheelchair accessible; however, the tour is not recommended for travelers with mobility issues
- Infants and small children can ride in a stroller
- Audio tours are available in English, French, German, Spanish, Portuguese, Italian, Japanese, Mandarin Chinese, Hindi, Korean, Russian, and Arabic
- Family-friendly audio tours for children ages 6–10 are available in the same languages
- For guided meeting options, meet the guide in a yellow uniform at 24 State Street, outside Starbucks; do not enter Battery Park or go to the Statue of Liberty ticket booth
Frequently asked questions
What is included with the ferry ticket?
Ferry tickets provide access to Liberty Island and Ellis Island. Museum entry is included; pedestal and crown access are not.
Are audio tours available?
Audio tours are available in 12 languages, with family-friendly versions for children ages 6–10.
Can I choose a live guide?
Yes. Select options include a live guide on Liberty Island and Ellis Island, and one option adds a guided tour of the 9/11 Memorial, Ground Zero, and Wall Street.
Where do I meet the guide?
For guided meeting options, meet the guide in a yellow uniform at 24 State Street, outside Starbucks. Do not enter Battery Park or go to the ticket booth.
What should I know before boarding the ferry?
All guests pass through airport-grade security. Open containers, alcohol, weapons, large bags, luggage, and scooters are prohibited.
How this score is calculated
This score is based on one provider. Viator rates it 3.47 from 305 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 2.9.
Provider rating distribution in New York City
How many tours in New York City have a provider rating at or below each value. The dashed line is this tour.
0
1000
2000
3000
4.0
4.1
4.2
4.3
4.4
4.5
4.6
4.7
4.8
4.9
5.0
- GetYourGuide
- Viator
More Shore Excursions in New York City
TourTruth score 7.5 out of 10
TourTruth score 6.9 out of 10
TourTruth score 6.9 out of 10
TourTruth score 6.8 out of 10
TourTruth score 6.7 out of 10
TourTruth score 5.3 out of 10
from $49.99
on Viator