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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GetYourGuide customer · GetYourGuide · Apr 19, 2026 Excellent
Great tour, I learned so much!!!! Would definitely recommend! Our tour guide was great and very knowledgeable.
Viator customer · Tamekia · Apr 19, 2026 Excellent
The guide was wonderfull
GetYourGuide customer · Jose · Apr 18, 2026 Excellent
The tour was incredible! We had Joe for our tour guide and he knew how to keep you engaged. I’m not a super big history person and I felt it was great. The tour was 9 am to 1 pm but after 1 you have time to explore Ellis island on your own. We spent an hour doing this so keep that in mind when planning your booking!
Viator customer · Laurie · Apr 18, 2026 Excellent
Did the tour with Walks. Tour guide Joe was phenomenal! He has wealth of knowledge about the Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island.
Viator customer · Karen · Apr 18, 2026
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Fully Guided Statue of Liberty Tour with Ellis Island
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It was a cold and windy day, but Sara kept her warm, humerous, and highly knowledgeable self available for us. She was very informative and a great guide giving us tips on how to find her after we independently toured the grounds and also on the boat prior to landing.
Viator customer · Desi · Apr 12, 2026 Excellent
Meri was AMAZING! Friendly, knowledgeable, and a great story teller.
Tripadvisor customer · Shelley · Apr 12, 2026 Excellent
Our tour guide Meri was phenomenal! She was a wealth of knowledge and funny too! Our family really enjoyed the tour.
Viator customer · Alicia · Apr 12, 2026 Excellent
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GetYourGuide customer · GetYourGuide · Apr 11, 2026 Excellent
Fue un tour extraordinario, un excelente guía Charles Many, es una visita obligada y que no se deben perder si van a NYC!
GetYourGuide customer · GetYourGuide · Apr 11, 2026 Excellent
A Liberating Experience! Even with advance tickets, expect a monumental gathering of people walking to the queue for the ferry and on the ferry to see the Statue of Liberty. The staff on the ferry and dock have no problem shouting out to the people boarding and disembarking, telling them they are moving too slowly and need to step up the pace. It was humorous. We went really early as to avoid the heat of the day, but we still ended up melting. Happily, the Statue of Liberty Museum had excellent air conditioning, so we meandered around there for a while. The Ellis Island Tour, led by a ranger, was informative and well worth our time. I believe the tour was thirty minutes, and then we walked around on our own for some time. It goes without saying that this type of tourist destination requires advanced tickets, and the prices we found were reasonable. The ferries were clean and perfectly fine. I would highly recommend this tour for families with kids in the fifth grade range and up - US history comes alive on tours such as this. I am really glad we went here.
Tripadvisor customer · Salad · Apr 11, 2026 Excellent
You get a lot of rich history during the tour. The guide knows how to get you on and off the boat ahead of the crowds and the perfect place to stand during the boat ride for pictures and views.
Viator customer · Nicole · Apr 10, 2026 Excellent
Our guide Jett was outstanding he was very informative and managed to keep our 8 year old grandson engaged
Viator customer · Donna · Apr 10, 2026 Excellent
The meet up location was not obvious. Avoid all the people telling you where you need to go and just follow instructions on your email/confirmation. The security line is long and similar to airport security process. Our tour guide Sara was phenomenal!!!!! Very informative and excited to share that knowledge. She shared tips to make the day run smooth.
Viator customer · Nick · Apr 08, 2026 Excellent
Can be challenging to meet your guide at the designated place. It is NOT in a building or kiosk, just the general outside area around the noted address
Viator customer · Lori · Apr 08, 2026FAQs
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).
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.
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.
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