Journey through the history of New York City and the United States on a private guided tour of the Statue of Liberty. Get up close on a pedestal tour and then discover where new arrivals to America were processed at Ellis Island.
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
- Private group
- Mobile ticketing
- Use your phone or print your voucher
- Duration 4 hours
- Starting times 9:00 AM, 10:00 AM, 11:00 AM, 12:00 PM
- Ticket confirmation within 48 hours
- Once purchased, you’ll receive booking confirmation from the tour operator.
- Live tour guide
- English
- Wheelchair accessible
Experience
- Take a guided tour of Liberty Island and Ellis Island
- Ride the ferry to the Statue of Liberty
- Get access to the Pedestal Museum at Liberty Island
- Learn how newly arrived immigrants were processed at Ellis Island
COVID-19 Update
Due to health and safety regulations, this itinerary may change. See Know before you go for the latest updates.
- Skip-the-line ticket
- Reserved timed access for the security line
- Round-trip ferry tickets
- Entrance to the Statue of Liberty Pedestal
- Entrance to the Statue of Liberty Museum
- Entrance to Ellis Island Museum
- Private guide
- Guided tour inside the Pedestal and museums
- Customers must keep distance in vehicles
- The number of visitors is limited to reduce crowds
- Customers are required to bring and wear masks
- Customers must fill out a travel information form
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Prepare for the activity
Meet your guide on the steps outside of Castle Clinton's North Entrance (the far side from the water).
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- Comfortable shoes
- Weather-appropriate clothing
Not allowed
- Weapons or sharp objects
- Food and drinks
- Luggage or large bags
- Drones
- Sprays or Aerosols
Know before you go
- Due to ongoing COVID-19 virus preventative measures, any indoor access to the Museum or Pedestal is closed until further notice
- This activity runs regardless of weather conditions. Please dress appropriately
- Please note that you will be on your feet for most of the tour
- In the rare event that the local operator is forced to cancel the activity, you will be offered a refund or the chance to reschedule to another time (subject to availability)
- Security screening will take place prior to boarding the ferry. The Statue of Liberty is managed by the United States Park Police and visitors to the park are required to undergo airport-style security screening. All persons and property are subject to a search. There is another security screening on Liberty Island
- Backpacks, strollers and large items must be checked into lockers on Liberty Island. These are available for $2 per locker. This fee is not included