Day 01
Battery ParkBattery ParkFerry across NY HarborStatue of LiberyEllis IslandEllis Island
United States of America · Monuments
Statue of Liberty, Ellis Island, Battery Park: Skip-the-Line Tour
The journey
Trip highlights
- 01 Skip the lines with priority ferry boarding to Liberty and Ellis Islands
- 02 Guided visit to Liberty Island with stories behind the Statue of Liberty
- 03 Entry to the Statue of Liberty Museum
- 04 Explore Ellis Island and the National Immigration Museum
- 05 Views of New York Harbor and the Manhattan skyline
- 06 Orientation tour at Battery Park
- 07 English, Spanish, or French guide options depending on selection
- 08 Optional upgrade to include the 9/11 Memorial, Ground Zero, and Wall Street
Discover two of New York’s most important landmarks on a guided tour that combines history, harbor views, and priority ferry boarding. Begin at Battery Park before crossing New York Harbor to Liberty Island, where your guide shares the story behind the Statue of Liberty, her symbolism, and her lasting place in American history.
Continue with time to visit the Statue of Liberty Museum and take in skyline views before heading to Ellis Island. There, explore the Immigration Museum and learn about the millions of people who passed through its halls in search of a new life. Selected options also include a guided visit to the 9/11 Memorial, Ground Zero, and Wall Street.
Discover two of New York’s most important landmarks on a guided tour that combines history, harbor views, and priority ferry boarding.
From the itinerary
At a glance
What this trip includes
Duration
4 Hours
Tour type
Shared
Activity level
Easy
Accommodation
Not included
Transport
Not included
Wheelchair access
Yes
City
New York
Languages
English
Day by day
The itinerary
The fine print
Trip details
What's Included
- Guided Tour of Liberty Island, Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island
- Professional Guide in English, Spanish or French (depending on option chosen)
- Expedited access to the ferry
- Ferry tickets to Liberty Island & Ellis Island
- Entry to Statue of Liberty Museum
- Entry to the Ellis Island National Immigration Museum
- Guided Tour of 9/11 Memorial, Ground Zero and Wall Street (if option chosen)
What's 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
- Gratuities
Know before you go
- WHEELCHAIR ACCESSIBLE
- STROLLER OR PRAM ACCESSIBLE
- ANIMALS OR PETS ALLOWED
- PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION NEARBY
- If there are only a few French-speaking or Spanish-speaking guests on the tour, you will be in a tour group with English speakers as well, and will have a bi-lingual guide who will give commentary in either both French and English, or both English and Spanish
- A mandatory airport grade security screening is conducted prior to boarding the ferry. This means no open containers, alcohol, weapons, large bags, luggage or scooters are allowed.
- Minors (17 or under) must be accompanied by an adult (25+)
- This tour operates in all weather conditions, so please dress accordingly
- 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
- December 2024 – Due to construction, priority boarding is temporarily suspended
Logistics
Meeting & route
Meeting point
New York, US
Tour start
New York, US
Tour ends at the same location as the start point.
End of the journey
Your 4 hours finish where they began, in New York.
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