New York Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island Guided Tour - Image 1
New York Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island Guided Tour - Image 2
New York Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island Guided Tour - Image 3
New York Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island Guided Tour - Image 4
New York Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island Guided Tour - Image 5
New York Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island Guided Tour - Image 6

Photo 1 / 6

New York Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island Guided Tour

TourTruth score 6.6 out of 10

Average

5,672 reviews · Rated on 2 providers · How we score

  • New York City
  • Updated November 4, 2026

Explore Liberty Island with a local guide, then choose the 4-hour option to visit Ellis Island and its Immigration Museum.

About this tour

See two of New York’s most recognizable landmarks on a guided visit to the Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island. With two tour lengths to choose from, you can fit the experience to your schedule, whether you want a focused introduction or a deeper look at the city’s immigration history.

Meet your English-speaking guide at Battery Park, then take the ferry to Liberty Island for a guided visit and time at the Statue of Liberty Museum. The 2-hour option offers a concise look at the monument and its setting. Choose the 4-hour option to continue to Ellis Island, where pre-reserved admission includes the Immigration Museum and an official audio guide. The tour also passes Battery Park and Castle Clinton National Monument. The Statue of Liberty’s Crown and Pedestal are not included.

A local guide brings context to the landmarks and helps make the most of your visit. Arrive 15 minutes early at the meeting point at 1 Bowling Green. Choose your preferred duration and discover New York’s harbor icons on a Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island guided tour.

Highlights

  • Hear the stories behind the Statue of Liberty with a local guide
  • Ride the ferry to Liberty Island for a guided visit
  • Explore the Statue of Liberty Museum
  • Choose the 4-hour option to visit Ellis Island and its Immigration Museum

What's included

Included

  • Local English-speaking guide
  • Pre-reserved ticket to Statue of Liberty Island, with exterior access
  • Statue of Liberty Museum
  • Battery Park
  • Castle Clinton National Monument
  • Ellis Island and Immigration Museum access with the 4-hour option
  • Official Ellis Island audio guide with the 4-hour option
  • Pre-reserved Ellis Island ticket with the 4-hour option

Not included

  • Gratuities
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Access to the Statue of Liberty Crown and Pedestal

Ratings on each provider

The ratings and review counts each booking site shows for this tour.

What reviewers mention

Themes that come up most in this tour's reviews.

Common complaints

Important information

  • Meet at 1 Bowling Green, New York, NY 10004, in front of the glass subway elevator outside the National Museum of the American Indian
  • Arrive 15 minutes before the tour; look for the guide holding a yellow WalksDevour sign
  • Only the earliest booking time has access to the first ferry
  • This is a walking tour; guests should be able to walk at a moderate pace
Show 3 more
  • The 4-hour option includes pre-reserved Ellis Island and Immigration Museum tickets
  • Wheelchair accessible; contact the Guest Experience team after booking to arrange mobility assistance
  • Infants and small children can ride in a stroller

Frequently asked questions

What is included with the 4-Hour option?

The 4-hour option includes pre-reserved Ellis Island tickets, access to the Immigration Museum, and an official Ellis Island audio guide.

Can I visit the Statue of Liberty Crown or Pedestal?

No. The tour does not include access to the Statue of Liberty Crown or Pedestal.

Where is the meeting point?

Meet at 1 Bowling Green, in front of the glass subway elevator outside the National Museum of the American Indian.

When should I arrive?

Arrive 15 minutes before the tour starts and look for a guide holding a yellow WalksDevour sign.

Is the tour wheelchair accessible?

The tour is wheelchair accessible. Contact the Guest Experience team after booking to arrange mobility assistance.

How this score is calculated

This tour scores 4.71 on Viator and 4.60 on GetYourGuide. Ratings on these sites cluster near the top of the 5-star scale, so we compare each one with all other ratings on the same site before combining them.

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 6.6.

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.

  • GetYourGuide
  • Viator

More Historical Sites & Landmarks in New York City

from $59

on Viator · GetYourGuide

Check availability