Visit 2 of New York’s most iconic locations on an informative guided tour of the Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island, where immigrants were processed as they arrived to start a new life in America. Benefit from the chance to trace your own family history.
About this activity
- Free cancellation
- Cancel up to 24 hours in advance to receive a full refund
- COVID-19 precautions
- Special health and safety measures apply. Learn more
- Small group
- Limited to 10 participants
- Mobile ticketing
- Use your phone or print your voucher
- Duration 4 hours
- Check availability to see starting times.
- Instant confirmation
- Live tour guide
- English
Experience
- Get priority boarding for the ferry to Liberty Island
- Learn the history of the Statue of Liberty and see the original torch
- Follow in the footsteps of the 12 million immigrants who passed through Ellis Island
- View the magnificent skyline of Manhattan with exclusive access to the Statue's Pedestal
- Priority access to board the ferry and save time at departure
- Entrance fees to the Pedestal Museum at Liberty Island and the museum at Ellis Island
- Round-trip ferry ticket
- Expert Guide
- Access to the crown at the Statue of Liberty
- Lockers for large items on Liberty Island (available for $2.00)
- Hotel pick-up and drop-off
- Gratuities (recommended)
- The number of visitors is limited to reduce crowds
- Customers are required to bring and wear masks
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Prepare for the activity
Castle Clinton, Battery Park, New York City. Your guide will meet you in front of the bookstore 15 minutes prior to tour start time. He/she will be holding a sign with the name of the tour. You do not need to wait in the ticket line, your guide will have you tickets ready for you. If you arrive early, and it's raining, please do not wait inside the bookstore. There is a Castle Clinton exhibit near the north entrance and you are free to wait in there.
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- Comfortable shoes
Not allowed
- Pets
- Weapons or sharp objects
- Oversize luggage
- Luggage or large bags
Know before you go
- This tour is not wheelchair accessible
- The guided portion of the tour is 3.5 to 4 hours subject to the ferry schedule but to fully experience Ellis Island it is recommended to spend an additional hour on the island before returning to Manhattan
- It is recommended to wear comfortable shoes because a moderate amount of walking is involved
- If the tour is canceled due to poor weather you will be given the option of an alternative date or full refund
- The tour departs promptly and if you are late you will not be able to join the tour or be entitled to a refund
- Backpacks, strollers, and other large items are not permitted in the pedestal of the statue and there are lockers available for a deposit of 25 cent
- Photography is permitted but monopods or tripods are not
- You are not permitted to bring food or drink (except bottled water) or weapons of any kind at the statue
