Join this award-winning tour of two of New York’s biggest and best landmarks: the Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island.

With your NYC guide, you’ll board a ferry bound for Liberty Island. Don’t worry as you’ll have your special-access ferry tickets ready when you meet your guide at Castle Clinton. On the ride over, your guide will tell you where you can get the best shots of both the New York skyline and the Statue of Liberty.

Once you arrive at Liberty Island, your guide will show you around, sharing how the monument was built, what you expect to see in the museum, and more. Enjoy the Statue of Liberty Museum at your leisure. Then hop back on the ferry for your next stop: Ellis Island.

Millions of immigrants passed through this island between 1892 and 1954. Your guide will regale you with the stories of these courageous individuals, highlighting the significance of the island and notable monuments such as The Wall of Honor. You'll also get tips for visiting the Ellis Island National Museum of Immigration, helping you plan your time so you see the exhibits that matter most to you.

This tour is perfect for history buffs, first-time visitors, and even locals who want to get to know their city in a new way. Come see why this tour was ranked in the top three global cultural experience by travelers!

Explore the Statue of Liberty with an English-speaking guide
Avoid the crowds and save time with early reserve line tickets
Includes all entrance tickets so that you can book everything together
Discover the city’s most family-friendly highlights

Airport-style security screening will take place prior to entering the ferry, and all persons and property are subject to search. Face masks are required to pass through security
Prohibited items: weapons of all kind, locking blades, tools of any kind, large non-folding umbrellas, tripods, laptops, tablet keyboards, luggage, coolers, drones, basketballs, sewing kits, lighter fluid and anything propelled by aerosol
The entire length of the excursion is approximately 5 hours including the return to Battery Park. Guests can stay as long as they wish on the Islands and return to Manhattan when ready

Cancellation policy

Receive a 100% refund if you cancel up to 24 hours before the experience begins.

Guided tour
Entrance ticket
Ferry ticket

Pedestal access

Booking fee

Good news! No extra fees are applied to this booking.

Location

Castle Clinton National Monument, Battery Park, New York, NY 10004, USA

Meeting point:

Please meet your guide in front of the entrance to Castle Clinton Monument in Battery Park. Guides will be wearing an orange hat and/or a blue shirt/jacket.