Statue of Liberty, Ellis Island, Battery Park: Skip-the-Line Tour
- Wheelchair accessible
About this experience
Highlights
Skip the lines with priority boarding for the ferry to Liberty and Ellis Islands
Explore Liberty Island and learn the history of Lady Liberty with your guide
Visit the Statue of Liberty Museum and enjoy incredible skyline views
Discover moving immigrant stories at the Ellis Island Immigration Museum
Choose between options with English, Spanish or French speaking guides
Explore America’s most iconic landmarks with a guided tour of the Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island. Skip the lines with priority ferry boarding and enjoy engaging stories from your guide. Upgrade to include the 9/11 Memorial, Ground Zero, and Wall Street.
Begin with a short orientation tour at Battery Park, where your guide sets the stage for your adventure. Then, enjoy priority boarding for the ferry to Liberty Island, soaking in stunning views of New York Harbor and the Manhattan skyline on your way.
On Liberty Island, learn about Lady Liberty’s creation, her designer Gustave Eiffel, and her symbolism. Snap photos from prime spots and visit the “Statue of Liberty Museum” to explore its history further. Enjoy some free time before heading to Ellis Island.
At Ellis Island, discover the immigrant experience with your guide, exploring how millions began their new lives in America. Visit the Immigration Museum and hear moving stories of hope and resilience. The tour ends with a ferry ride back to Battery Park.
For those who upgrade, continue your journey with a guided visit to the 9/11 Memorial, Ground Zero, and Wall Street, uncovering the stories behind these pivotal landmarks in New York’s history.
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What’s included
- Entry / admission fee
- Guided Tour of Liberty Island, Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island
- Professional Guide in English, Spanish or French (depending on option chosen)
- Expedited access to the ferry
- Ferry tickets to Liberty Island & Ellis Island
- Entry to Statue of Liberty Museum
- Entry to the Ellis Island National Immigration Museum
- Guided Tour of 9/11 Memorial, Ground Zero and Wall Street (if option chosen)
Not included
- 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
- Gratuities
Itinerary
- 1
Battery Park
- 2
Battery Park
- 3
Ferry across NY Harbor
- 4
Statue of Libery
- 5
Ellis Island
- 6
Ellis Island
Good to know
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Guide
- Guided tour in English
- Start times
- 08:30 · 09:00 · 10:30 · 11:30 · 13:00 · 13:45
Know before you go
- Wheelchair accessible
- Stroller / pram accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation nearby
- If there are only a few French-speaking or Spanish-speaking guests on the tour, you will be in a tour group with English speakers as well, and will have a bi-lingual guide who will give commentary in either both French and English, or both English and Spanish
- A mandatory airport grade security screening is conducted prior to boarding the ferry. This means no open containers, alcohol, weapons, large bags, luggage or scooters are allowed.
- Minors (17 or under) must be accompanied by an adult (25+)
- This tour operates in all weather conditions, so please dress accordingly
- 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
- December 2024 – Due to construction, priority boarding is temporarily suspended
Cancellation policy
This booking is non-refundable once confirmed.
24 hour cancellation policy
Meeting point
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24 State St
- Address
- 24 State St, New York County New York, 10004, US
- How you meet
- Meet on location
- Coordinates
- 40.70338, -74.01392
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Frequently asked questions
How long does this experience last?
It lasts 4 hours.
Can I cancel this booking?
This booking is non-refundable once confirmed.
Is this experience guided, and in what language?
Guided tour in English
Is hotel pickup included?
No — you make your own way to the meeting point.
Where does this experience start?
It starts at 24 State St, New York County New York, 10004, US.
Is this experience wheelchair accessible?
Yes — the supplier lists this experience as wheelchair accessible.
From AED 299 per person
