Statue of Liberty, Ellis Island & Pre-Ferry Express Tour

About this experience

Highlights

Make your visit stress-free with pre-reserved ferry tickets and express boarding

Set yourself up for your visit with a 30-minute live guided tour of Battery Park

Discover Liberty Island and Ellis Island with multilingual audio guides

Upgrade to tour options with a live guide of Liberty Island and Ellis Island

Choose between options with English, Spanish or French speaking guides

Enjoy priority boarding access to the ferry to the Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island after taking an orientation walking tour of Battery Park with a live guide. Learn about the statue's history and significance, and then either explore Liberty Island and Ellis Island with included multilingual audio guides, or upgrade to a fully guided tour in English, Spanish or French

Learn about the unique history of Battery Park and important facts about the Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island on a 30-minute guided walking tour with an experienced local guide. Located at the southern tip of Manhattan Island, Battery Park has a varied history and many classic monuments to explore.

Finish at Castle Clinton, built for the War of 1812, where your guide will give you orientation instructions for your visit to Liberty Island and Ellis Island. Then board the ferry for Liberty Island with the benefit of priority boarding to avoid the long lines and save precious time.

Cross New York Harbor to the Statue of Liberty. Built by Gustave Eiffel, Lady Liberty was a gift to the United States from France. Take a self-guided tour with audio headsets that come in multiple languages. As you explore the island and the statue, you'll gain a deeper understanding of the statue's history and significance, making your experience truly unforgettable.

Travel to Ellis Island to hear about the immigrant experiences at the Ellis Island Immigration Museum. It is thought that at least 40% of all current US citizens can trace one or more of their ancestors here. Journey how the facility processed new arrivals at the start of their lives in America.

Upgrade to a fully guided tour and listen to your live guide bring the history of Ellis Island and the Statue of Liberty to life. In a personal and fun-filled way. Choose between options with guides speaking in English, Spanish or French.

What’s included

• • 30-minute Statue of Liberty and Battery Park Orientation Tour • Express Boarding to the ferry • Ferry tickets to Liberty Island • Ferry tickets to Ellis Island • Entry to Statue of Liberty Museum • Entry to the Ellis Island National Immigration Museum (unless 2 PM tour selected) • Multilingual audio tour headsets for the Statue of Liberty National Monument • Multilingual Audio tour headsets for Ellis Island • Live tour guide on Liberty Island and Ellis Island (if Guided Tour option chosen)

Not included

• • Live tour guide inside Statue of Liberty Museum • Live tour guide inside the Ellis Island Museum • Access to the pedestal or crown of the Statue of Liberty • Gratuity (optional)

Meeting & departure

24 State St, 24 State St

Check your booking confirmation for the exact meeting point, pickup option and required check-in time. The departure location can vary by ticket option.

Before you book

• Audio tours are available in English, French, German, Spanish, Italian, Japanese, Mandarin Chinese, Hindi, Korean, Russian and Arabic.
• Family friendly audio tours designed for children ages 6-10 are also available in the same languages.
• A mandatory airport grade security screening is conducted prior to boarding the ferry. This means no liquids, alcohol, weapons or large bags are allowed.
• Depending on the queues, and time of year, any tour departing from 1pm onwards may not make it to Ellis Island before it closes for the day,
• Minors (17 or under) must be accompanied by an adult (25+)
• Due to local regulations, the Statue of Liberty Museum, Ellis Island, and the Ellis Island Immigration Museum may not be open on the date of your visit
• August 2024 – Due to construction, express boarding is temporarily suspended

A sightseeing cruise passes the Statue; an island ferry ticket lets you visit Liberty Island. Pedestal, crown and museum access are included only when your chosen product explicitly says so.

Changes & cancellations

24 hour cancellation policy

Review the full cancellation policy and conditions for your selected date and ticket option during booking. Contact our team with your reservation reference if you need help.