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Private Statue of Liberty Express Tour

The quickest and easiest way to experience the Statue

When Multiple times daily
Duration 3 hours (2 hours guided)
Meeting Point Castle Clinton

$64 per adult €62 per adult £51 per adult C$93 per adult A$103 per adult

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$64 per adult

€62 per adult

£51 per adult

C$93 per adult

A$103 per adult

Check Availability

$64 per adult €62 per adult £51 per adult C$93 per adult A$103 per adult

Local experts
Personal stories and insider travel tips
Top-rated
Thousands of reviews averaging 4.9 stars
Worry-free booking
Flexible scheduling and refunds

Check Availability

Book Now

Take advantage of priority ferry tickets so you avoid the crowds and save time.
Learn how Lady Liberty has changed over the decades.
Explore the Liberty Island grounds with your guide for beautiful views of the Manhattan skyline.
Visit the Statue of Liberty Museum to see “flames” from the statue’s torch, part of its structure, and more.
Pick up practical tips from your guide on how to make the most of your time in NYC.
Get access to Ellis Island, home to the Museum of Immigration, if you want to extend your trip.

local tour guide with a group of tourists on a Statue of Liberty tour

What you'll do

Explore Lady Liberty on a private tour designed to maximize your time in NYC. Avoid the crowds with priority ferry access and skip-the-line entry. Our local guide will share the statue’s history, lead you around the grounds of Liberty Island, and show you the highlights of the Statue of Liberty Museum. After ...

Attraction access

This tour doesn’t include access to the Statue of Liberty attraction. If you want to climb the attraction, try our Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island Guided Tour.

Accessibility

This tour is accessible for strollers and wheelchairs.

Tour ending point

The tour ends at Liberty Island.

Refund policy

We offer a 100% refund up to 24 hours before the start time.

Owen was so informative and fun. The best. Our first visit to NYC, and it was such a good choice to do this tour.

— Gina

EXCELLENT!!!

Worth every penny!! Mark was funny and so knowledgeable. We fully enjoyed the tour. We never waited in the long lines (except to get back on the ferry, the tour was over by then). I was able to find my Grandfather and Great Grandparents at Ellis Island!!!

Lisa

Fantastic

What a fantastic tour with a GREAT guide! Gabby was wonderful and even during a pandemic with masks and distancing our group was able to have a great time and learn a lot. We thought our feet would be tired, but it was just the right amount of stopping to learn about the area and walking through the beautiful neighborhoods. We learned SO much and were super impressed with Gabby's knowledge and excitement for the history of this great city!! Thanks for an A++ tour! I would absolutely recommend this to those locals and out of towners that what to learn more about these unique neighborhoods as well as get great advice on where to eat, shop, and things to see!

Claudia

Meeting point

Meet at the steps outside the North Entrance of Castle Clinton in Battery Park.

Castle Clinton

How long is the tour?

The guided portion of the tour is about 2 hours. You can stay as long as you want after the tour ends at Liberty Island and return to Battery Park when ready. Total time should be about 3 hours, but allow an extra hour if you plan to visit Ellis Island on your own. Your ferry ticket back to Manhattan is included with this tour.

How much walking is there?

We’ll be on our feet for most of the tour, and there are some stairs. The ferry ride over has some limited seating, and at Liberty Islands, your guide will lead you on a walking tour of the grounds to point out the different sights.

What can we bring?

You should plan for security screenings before entering the ferry. Persons and property are subject to search. Prohibited items include weapons, locking blades, tools, non-folding umbrellas, tripods, laptops, tablet keyboards, coolers, luggage, drones, sewing kits, lighter fluid, and anything propelled by aerosol.

Does this include a tour of the Statue of Liberty Museum or the immigration museum on Ellis Island?

The National Park Service doesn’t allow any guiding inside the Statue of Liberty Museum. Your guide will give you a thorough introduction to the museum so you can explore it on your own and know what to look for. The guided portion of this tour doesn’t include Ellis Island, where the immigration museum is located, since this is an express trip, though you’re welcome to visit on your own. If you’d like to visit Ellis Island with our guide, we recommend our Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island Guided Tour.

What is the rescheduling policy?

We understand plans change. We offer a 100% refund up to 24 hours prior to your tour start time for this tour. We also offer rescheduling to another date the tour is running at no extra cost if you’re unable to make this tour. Please keep in mind there are no refunds available if you have already rescheduled your tour.

What if it rains?

Our tours run rain or shine, so please check the local forecast to plan. In rare cases when we have to cancel for extreme weather, we’ll offer you the chance to reschedule or give a full refund.

What about gratuities?

Tips are always appreciated but never expected. They’re a great way to tell your guide they did an awesome job and show your appreciation.