• Couple taking selfie with Statue of Liberty in background. Smiling, sunny day.
  • Close-up of the Statue of Liberty's head against a clear blue sky.
  • Statue of Liberty on a rocky island, with the NYC skyline in the background. Blue sky and water.
  • Group of friends smiling on a boat, city skyline in the background, sunny day.
  • New York City skyline with One World Trade Center, boat on the water. Blue sky.
  • Stone archway entrance, brown brick structure, weathered, blue sky background.
  • Statue of Liberty Museum with sign, grassy rooftop, blue sky, and glass exterior.
  • The Statue of Liberty's original torch inside a museum. People observe the relic with city views.
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  • Two women looking at a large, bronze sculpture of a face mounted on a wall inside a museum.
  • People on a viewing platform overlooking NYC skyline on a sunny day.
  • Ellis Island National Museum of Immigration sign, red and orange, building in background.
  • Ellis Island's Great Hall with arched ceiling, flags, people, and detailed architectural elements.
  • Museum exhibit: wooden structures with informational panels, displaying text and images.
  • American flag flies over the New York City skyline, with the Freedom Tower visible.
  • Woman smiles, poses with New York City skyline in background, near viewing binoculars.
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Statue of Liberty & Ellis Island Pre-Ferry Tour with Priority Boarding

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4 hours

Description

Enjoy a 30-minute live guided tour of Battery Park and priority boarding for the Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island. Explore with audio guides or upgrade to a fully guided tour of Liberty Island & Ellis Island.


Highlights


  • Make your visit stress-free with pre-reserved ferry tickets and priority boarding
  • Set yourself up for your visit with a 30-minute live guided tour of Battery Park
  • Discover Liberty Island and Ellis Island with multilingual audio guides
  • Upgrade to tour options with a live guide of Liberty Island and Ellis Island
  • Choose between options with English, Spanish or French speaking guides

Enjoy priority boarding access to the ferry to the Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island after taking an orientation walking tour of Battery Park with a live guide. Learn about the statue's history and significance, and then either explore Liberty Island and Ellis Island with included multilingual audio guides, or upgrade to a fully guided tour in English, Spanish or French.


Learn about the unique history of Battery Park and important facts about the Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island on a 30-minute guided walking tour with an experienced local guide. Located at the southern tip of Manhattan Island, Battery Park has a varied history and many classic monuments to explore.


Finish at Castle Clinton, built for the War of 1812, where your guide will give you orientation instructions for your visit to Liberty Island and Ellis Island. Then board the ferry for Liberty Island with the benefit of priority boarding to avoid the long lines and save precious time.


Cross New York Harbor to the Statue of Liberty. Built by Gustave Eiffel, Lady Liberty was a gift to the United States from France. Take a self-guided tour with audio headsets that come in multiple languages. As you explore the island and the statue, you'll gain a deeper understanding of the statue's history and significance, making your experience truly unforgettable.


Travel to Ellis Island to hear about the immigrant experiences at the Ellis Island Immigration Museum. It is thought that at least 40% of all current US citizens can trace one or more of their ancestors here. Journey how the facility processed new arrivals at the start of their lives in America.


Upgrade to a fully guided tour and listen to your live guide bring the history of Ellis Island and the Statue of Liberty to life. In a personal and fun-filled way. Choose between options with guides speaking in English, Spanish or French.


  • What's Included?

    • 30-minute Statue of Liberty and Battery Park Orientation Tour
    • Priority Boarding to the ferry
    • Ferry tickets to Liberty Island
    • Ferry tickets to Ellis Island
    • Entry to Statue of Liberty Museum
    • Entry to the Ellis Island National Immigration Museum (unless 2 PM tour selected)
    • Multilingual audio tour headsets for the Statue of Liberty National Monument
    • Multilingual audio tour headsets for Ellis Island
    • Live tour guide on Liberty Island and Ellis Island (if Guided Tour option chosen)

  • Exclusions

    Live tour guide inside Statue of Liberty Museum

    Live tour guide inside the Ellis Island Museum

    Access to the pedestal or crown of the Statue of Liberty

  • Please note

    • Audio tours are available in English, French, German, Spanish, Italian, Japanese, Mandarin Chinese, Hindi, Korean, Russian and Arabic.
    • Family friendly audio tours designed for children ages 6-10 are also available in the same languages.
    • A mandatory airport grade security screening is conducted prior to boarding the ferry. This means no liquids, alcohol, weapons or large bags are allowed.
    • Depending on the queues, and time of year, any tour departing from 1pm onwards may not make it to Ellis Island before it closes for the day,
    • Minors (17 or under) must be accompanied by an adult (25+)
    • Due to local regulations, the Statue of Liberty Museum, Ellis Island, and the Ellis Island Immigration Museum may not be open on the date of your visit
    • August 2024 – Due to construction, priority boarding is temporarily suspended
    • the tour is Wheelchair Accessible
    • No Pets (except service animals)

  • What do I need to bring?

    • Comfortable shoes for walking
    • Weather appropriate clothing

  • Itinerary

    Battery Park


    Castle Clinton


    Liberty Island


    Statue of Liberty


    Statue of Liberty Museum


    Ellis Island


    Ellis Island National Museum of Immigration


    Battery Park

  • Meeting Points

    You can start this experience at the following places.


    24 State St

    24 State St, 10004 New York County New York, US

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