United States of America · Monuments

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

3 Hours Round trip from New York Easy pace

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The journey

Trip highlights

01 30-minute guided orientation tour of Battery Park
02 Pre-reserved ferry tickets with express boarding
03 Visit Liberty Island and Ellis Island in one experience
04 Entry to the Statue of Liberty Museum included
05 Multilingual audio guides for the Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island
06 Optional upgrade to a live guided tour on Liberty Island and Ellis Island
07 Available with English, Spanish, or French-speaking guide options

Make the most of your visit to two of New York’s most iconic landmarks with a guided introduction in Battery Park, followed by ferry access to Liberty Island and Ellis Island. This experience is designed to help you start smoothly, with pre-reserved ferry tickets, express boarding, and helpful orientation before you set off across New York Harbor.

Begin with a 30-minute walking tour of Battery Park, where your guide shares the history of the area, the Statue of Liberty, and Ellis Island. After orientation at Castle Clinton, board the ferry and continue your visit independently with multilingual audio guides, or choose an upgraded option with a live guide on Liberty Island and Ellis Island.

Explore the Statue of Liberty Museum, discover the stories of immigration at Ellis Island, and enjoy a flexible way to experience these historic sites with added context before you go.

Make the most of your visit to two of New York’s most iconic landmarks with a guided introduction in Battery Park, followed by ferry access to Liberty Island and Ellis Island.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 3 Hours

Tour type Shared

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Not included

Transport Not included

Wheelchair access Yes

City New York

Languages Arabic, English, French, German, Hindi, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Portuguese, Russian, Spanish

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Battery Park

Located at the southern tip of Manhattan Island, the 25-acre green park has a varied history and many classic monuments to explore.

Castle Clinton

Built for the War of 1812 as a centerpiece of the revitalization efforts of the park

Liberty Island

The island where the Statue of Liberty is located

Statue of Liberty

The island where the Statue of Liberty is located

Statue of Liberty Museum

Opened on May 16, 2019, this museum is focused on the creation, meaning, and history of the Statue of Liberty

Ellis Island

Ellis Island was once the busiest immigrant inspection and processing station in the United States.

Ellis Island National Museum of Immigration

Artifacts & passenger records in this Museum tell the story of US immigration in a former processing station.

Battery Park

You return back to Battery Park at the end of your experience

The fine print

Trip details

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)

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
Gratuity (optional)

Know before you go

WHEELCHAIR ACCESSIBLE
STROLLER OR PRAM ACCESSIBLE
PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION NEARBY
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

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