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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Wear comfortable shoes and enjoy the beauty of the State! Lots of history within Ellis Island. Tour guide had lots of knowledge about both sites.
Viator customer · Tiffany · Jun 13, 2026 Excellent
I would like to bring your attention to Sara Lyons. Sara is a tour guide for WALKS and is arguably the best tour guide we have ever had the pleasure to be with. Sara is truly the most passionate, articulate, funny, well-informed, compassionate, generous and delicious guide we have ever spent a day with. She took us with great energy and delight to Liberty and Elis Islands. We thought we knew a lot already – but she shared information we’d never heard and did it with such personal enthusiasm and delight – she was simply contagious. I think more now of the frailty of and urgency for supporting our constitution. I know more about the building of the Statue of Liberty. I feel more about the journey of immigrants (then and now). I appreciate so much more about the City of New York and its citizens (then and now). She is truly the best, most eyes-wide-open advocate for life in New York City. She can mesmerize a crowd and get them to believe in the civic power of each citizen, in the astonishing possibilities of a true democracy and in the absolute wonder of the City of New York . We recommend any tour she leads.
Viator customer · Candace · Jun 12, 2026 Excellent
Exceptional! Highly recommended.
GetYourGuide customer · GetYourGuide · Jun 11, 2026 Excellent
The tour was nice and our tour guide, Joe was awesome. So super informative and made the history come alive.
Viator customer · crystal · Jun 11, 2026 Excellent
Marla was amazing! Full of historical information... the tour though is truly express! We were in a hurry so we can get to more places in NYC! She captured the highlights!
Viator customer · Cristina · Jun 11, 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.
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.
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.
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.
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).
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