Close-up of the Statue of Liberty's face and crown against blue sky
Statue of Liberty, Ellis Island & Pre-Ferry Express Tour
3 hoursNew York City
Enjoy express boarding for the Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island after a 30-minute live guided tour of Battery Park. Explore with audio guides or upgrade to a fully guided tour of Liberty Island & Ellis Island.
Final price and available options are shown in the booking calendar.
What’s included
• 30-minute Statue of Liberty and Battery Park Orientation Tour
• Express 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)
Before you go
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, express boarding is temporarily suspended
Cancellation and change policies depend on the option you choose. Review them before completing your booking.
Where to meet
24 State St, New York County New York, New York, 10004
Cruise New York Harbor past the Statue of Liberty, Ellis Island, and the city skyline with live commentary. Choose indoor or outdoor seating. This sightseeing cruise does not land at either island. Confirm the departure pier in the booking calendar and on your voucher.
Sip a drink, enjoy music and take in panoramic views as the New York Skyline sparkles in the evening light. Marvel at the Statue of Liberty and the One World Trade Center from the water.