Fully Guided Statue of Liberty Tour with Ellis Island
4 hours
Max 25
Why take this tour?
Highlights
- Hear history come alive on a Statue of Liberty tour with your licensed New York City tour guide.
- Take in the famed NYC skyline with beautiful views of the harbor and Lady Liberty.
- See incredible artifacts (including the original torch!) and building plans at the Statue of Liberty Museum.
- Visit Ellis Island with personal time to explore.
- Deepen your visit to the Ellis Island Immigration Museum with the official audio guide.
- Sites Visited
- Liberty Island
- Statue of Liberty (Exterior Access)
- Statue of Liberty Museum
- Battery Park
- Ellis Island
- Ellis Island Immigration Museum
- Castle Clinton National Monument
- Tour Includes
- Pre-reserved ticket to Statue of Liberty Island (exterior access)
- Pre-reserved ticket to Ellis Island
- Access to Immigration Museum at Ellis Island
- Official audio guide on Ellis Island
- Local English-speaking guide
Discover how Lady Liberty came to America on an unforgettable Statue of Liberty tour.
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Verified Customer reviews
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4.6 /5
based on 651 Walks’ customer ratingsOverall rating
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Great
Marla, our guide, was very knowledgeable and helpful. The weather was great but because it was Columbus Day weekend, the crowds were large and lines for the ferry were very long. As a result, we chose not to go to Ellis Island.
Tripadvisor customer · FormerFrequentFlyer · Oct 13, 2025 Excellent
very informative, nice personality, did a good job of keeping the group together,he lives in New York
Viator customer · Patrick · Oct 12, 2025 Excellent
I think the trip was very informative. I learned so many new things about something i thought i knew about. Cristian was an excellent guide.
Viator customer · Kevin · Oct 12, 2025 Excellent
Avrei desiderato che la guida parlasse l’italiano
GetYourGuide customer · Anna · Italy · Oct 11, 2025 Excellent
We had a tour guide Kevin who was a wealth of knowledge! He was very caring and looked out for the entire group. I would highly recommend him. I learned so much on this tour!!
Viator customer · Betty · Oct 11, 2025
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Fully Guided Statue of Liberty Tour with Ellis Island
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Latest reviews
Great
Marla, our guide, was very knowledgeable and helpful. The weather was great but because it was Columbus Day weekend, the crowds were large and lines for the ferry were very long. As a result, we chose not to go to Ellis Island.
Tripadvisor customer · FormerFrequentFlyer · Oct 13, 2025 Excellent
very informative, nice personality, did a good job of keeping the group together,he lives in New York
Viator customer · Patrick · Oct 12, 2025 Excellent
I think the trip was very informative. I learned so many new things about something i thought i knew about. Cristian was an excellent guide.
Viator customer · Kevin · Oct 12, 2025 Excellent
Avrei desiderato che la guida parlasse l’italiano
GetYourGuide customer · Anna · Italy · Oct 11, 2025 Excellent
JF was a wealth of information and had some great stories - thoroughly enjoyed the tour, despite the rain and crowds! Thanks also to JF for some great photos at the Statue of Liberty, and some great conversations about art and photography!
Tripadvisor customer · Shannon · Oct 11, 2025 Excellent
Fantastic tour with JF! He is knowledgeable, funny, and passionate - shared great stories and made every stop come alive. Made the whole experience unforgettable!
Tripadvisor customer · J · Oct 11, 2025 Excellent
We had a tour guide Kevin who was a wealth of knowledge! He was very caring and looked out for the entire group. I would highly recommend him. I learned so much on this tour!!
Viator customer · Betty · Oct 11, 2025 Excellent
Bellissima esperienza, la nostra guida molto preparata e coinvolgente, da fare assolutamente
GetYourGuide customer · Luca · Italy · Oct 10, 2025 Excellent
An experience that captures history, values, truth and liberty! Don’t miss
Joseph K best guide ever, and a reminder of who we are as a country and a people
Tripadvisor customer · diana · Oct 10, 2025 Excellent
We thoroughly enjoyed our guide, Liam O, during our Statue of Liberty/Ellis Island tour. Super personable and knowledgable, he made our visit to these special places an event we’ll never forget. Highly recommended!
Viator customer · Daniel · Oct 10, 2025FAQs
I have mobility issues/use a wheelchair, can I take the Statue of Liberty tour?
Yes! However please note that if your tour includes the Statue Pedestal (which has elevator access) the only part you will NOT be able to visit is a small platform at the very top of the Statue Pedestal.
What can I expect at the security checkpoint for my Statue of Liberty tour?
All guests must pass through airport-style security to go to the Statue of Liberty. Certain items are not permitted including any weapons, scissors, pocket knives, any sharp item, or tools. Large items such as suitcases and backpacks are not allowed. Food and drink are not permitted except water in a clear container.
For a complete list of items, please visit [here](https://www.nps.gov/stli/planyourvisit/safety.htm).
Does this tour include access to the Statue Crown?
No. Unfortunately, tickets for the Statue of Liberty Crown are extremely limited, at only 365 per day, and sell out months in advance. Walks does not provide any tours that include the Statue of Liberty Crown.
Do you ever cancel your tours of the Statue of Liberty due to weather conditions?
Our Statue of Liberty tours run rain or shine. One exception is if the Coastguard ceases water traffic (which includes the ferry to the Statue of Liberty) due to inclement weather.
Are the hospitals on Ellis Island included on this tour?
No, The old hospitals are not open to the public and have to be booked specially if you want to visit them.
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