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Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island Tour: All Options

New York, NY 10004, USA
Duration

3 to 5 hours (approx.)

Tour Type

Daily Tour

Group Size

15 people

Languages

English

Overview

One of the most iconic symbols of America, the Statue of Liberty rises up from New York Harbor, welcoming the immigrants who once entered the United States through nearby Ellis Island. Pay a visit to Lady Liberty and learn the stories of those who passed through Ellis Island with this convenient and flexible tour that lets you choose how long you want to spend at each attraction.

  • The comprehensive option gives you a guided tour that covers both Liberty and Ellis Island
  • Quicker options offer a guide for Liberty only or an audioguide for both islands
  • Avoid ticketing hassles: round-tip ferry tickets and museum admission are included
  • Begin your tour at historic Castle Clinton in Battery Park

What To Expect

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Castle Clinton National Monument



This sandstone fort is our meeting point, but it’s also a national monument.

20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Statue of Liberty



Tour Liberty Island with your guide. See the statue up-close and visit the Statue of Liberty Museum. This is also a great opportunity for photos of the NYC skyline.

1 hour • Admission Ticket Included

Statue of Liberty Museum



If you choose our Comprehensive 4 Hour tour, you will have time visit the museum on your own (guides not permitted inside the museum) before continuing your tour to Ellis Island.

If you choose our Express Tour, the tour ends at Liberty Island so you can stay as little or as long as you like in the museum.

Our guides are not permitted to enter the museum so this part will be self-guided.

45 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Ellis Island



Choose our 4 Hour Comprehensive tour and take a tour of Ellis Island as your guide points out sights like the American Immigrant Wall of Honor.

Not included with Express Tour.

1 hour • Admission Ticket Included

Ellis Island Immigration Museum



Choose our Comprehensive 4 Hour tour and discover the stories of the millions of immigrants who came through here from 1892-1954. Explore this museum at your own pace with your included audio guide before returning to Battery Park at your leisure. Guides are not permitted into the museum so this part is self-guided but our guides will give you facts and tips before you enter to get the most out of your visit.

1 hour • Admission Ticket Included

Highlights

  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Stroller accessible
  • Service animals allowed
  • Near public transportation
  • Most travelers can participate
  • Please arrive 15 minutes prior to the start of the tour. The tour departs promptly and if late, you will NOT be able to catch up and will miss the tour. There are no refunds for missing the tour.
  • Please note the earliest time tour will have the least wait. Later tours will encounter longer wait times.
  • The guided portion of the tour is approximately either 0.5, 2 or 4 hours.
  • Food available for purchase on the ferry, at the Statue of Liberty, and on Ellis Island
  • Operates in all weather conditions. Please dress appropriately.
  • Security screening will take place prior to entering the ferry. Visitors to the park are required to undergo airport-style security screening.
  • Photographs are permitted, but tripods and monopods are prohibited.
  • Children 3 and under free with paid adult ticket.
  • Guides are wearing orange hats AND/OR blue shirts or jackets.
  • Pedestal and crown access are not included in your tour. Guided tours are not allowed in the pedestal or crown at the Statue of Liberty
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 25 travelers

Included/Excluded

  • Roundtrip reserve-line ferry tickets with stunning views of the NYC skyline
  • Guided tour of Liberty Island
  • History of the Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island from an expert New Yorker
  • Visit to the Statue of Liberty Museum to learn how this sculpture became the icon it is today
  • A journey through the Ellis Island National Museum of Immigration, audio guide included
  • Guided tour of Ellis Island including the American Immigrant Wall of Honor (only with 4-hour option)
  • Gratuities
  • Lockers for large items on Liberty Island (available for $0.25)
  • Crown and Pedestal (base) access at the Statue of Liberty, entry not included

Durations

3 to 5 hours (approx.)

Tour's Location

New York, NY 10004, USA
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