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First Ferry Access Statue of Liberty Tour with Ellis Island

472 reviews

4 hours

Max 25

Pre-reserved Ferry tickets to Liberty Island are included.

Discover amazing views on your ferry to Liberty Island.

Learn the origins of the Statue of Liberty.

Beat the crowds in our early morning tours.

Learn the history and importance of Liberty Island as you explore.

As you look up, hear the amazing story of Lady Liberty's complex past.

Inside the base of the Statue are some wonderful pieces of history.

See amazing exhibits like the original glass torch.

Experience New York's immigration story, at the site where 12 million Europeans landed.

Stay on and explore the Museum and Ellis Island to discover it's fascinating history.

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Why take this tour?

Highlights

Be the first tour group of the day to access Liberty Island
Hear history come alive with your licensed New York City tour guide
Join a small group of other curious travelers with no more than 25 people in your group
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 (First Access with the earliest tour time)
Statue of Liberty (Exterior Access)
Statue of Liberty Museum
Battery Park
Ellis Island
Ellis Island Immigration Museum
Castle Clinton National Monument

Tour Includes
First Ferry Access (8:30am departure only summer/9am departure only winter)
Local English-speaking guide
Expertly guided walking tour
Access to Immigration Museum at Ellis Island
Pre-reserved ferry tickets to Ellis Island & Liberty Island
Access to Statue of Liberty Museum at Liberty Island
Official audio guide on Ellis Island

Discover how Lady Liberty came to America

$63

Free Cancellation

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Latest Reviews

Sarah was great!

Mack Jun 21, 2022

Sara was the best guide! Her knowledge and delivery were incredible!

Adam Jun 15, 2022

Tour WAY too long! 4 hours? No thanks! we had kids with us and while tour guide was very informative, he needs to shorten it up!!! Went on random tangents not even related to Statue of Liberty or Ellis Island that were NOT needed

Kelly Jun 14, 2022

Joe was amazing! Great experience and very informative of our trip to Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island.

James Jun 12, 2022

I called City Experiences to make sure I was booking the correct tour as I had never visit Liberty or Ellis Island before and the information online was overwhelming. I took 45 minutes on the phone to get the customer service rep to understand what I was wanting out of the tour. And then in the end, she recommended a tour that was the exact opposite of what I wanted. She had incredibly little knowledge on the tours themselves and completely mislead me.

Shanna Jun 07, 2022

Meeting Point

Meeting Point
22 Battery Place (Pier A Harbor House). Meet at the front entrance of Pier A Harbor House. Pier A Harbor House is to the right of the Statue of Liberty ferry and Castle Clinton. Do not go to the ticket line at Castle Clinton! Your guide will not be there!

Please meet 15 minutes prior to the tour start time.

FAQs

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.

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).

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.

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.

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