Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island Tour: All Options
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Overview
Hear the stories of immigrants who passed through Ellis Island and learn about the creation and symbolism of the Statue of Liberty. On this guided tour, your expert New Yorker will get your reserve-line ferry tickets for you and ride with you to Liberty Island and afterward to Ellis Island for a tour of the landmarks around the island, such as the wall of honor. Afterward, you can continue inside the Ellis Island National Museum of Immigration to explore its multiple floors at your own pace. An audio guide is included to help. You’ll also have time to visit the Statue of Liberty Museum as your guide prepares you for what you’ll see inside. Looking for more tips about what to do with the rest of your time in NYC or want a photo to commemorate the moment? Ask your guide. They’re happy to help.
Ticket Options
3 Options Available
Express 2-Hour Tour: $65
Essentials 30-Min Tour: $39
Comprehensive 4 Hour Tour: $65
Ticket Information
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- One per booking
What's Included
- History of the Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island from an expert New Yorker
- A journey through the Ellis Island National Museum of Immigration, audio guide included
- Guided tour of Liberty Island
- Guided tour of Ellis Island including the American Immigrant Wall of Honor (only with 4-hour option)
- Visit to the Statue of Liberty Museum to learn how this sculpture became the icon it is today
- Roundtrip reserve-line ferry tickets with stunning views of the NYC skyline
What's not Included
- 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
Cancellation Policy
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Additional Info
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- 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.
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