Statue of Liberty Essentials Tour
An intro to the statue and Ellis Island before you board the ferry
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Local experts
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Worry-free booking
Flexible scheduling and refunds
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Local experts
Personal stories and insider travel tips -
Top-rated
Thousands of reviews averaging 4.9 stars -
Worry-free booking
Flexible scheduling and refunds
Highlights
- Learn about the Statue of Liberty’s design, history, and significance.
- Get tips for navigating Liberty and Ellis islands to make your visit a breeze.
- Pick up your round-trip ferry tickets directly from your guide.
- Explore the Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island at your leisure.
What you'll do
Looking to visit the Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island but want tips from a local before you go? Our essentials tour is the perfect solution.
Designed to cover everything you need to know in just 30 minutes, you’ll learn about the ...
Looking to visit the Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island but want tips from a local before you go? Our essentials tour is the perfect solution.
Designed to cover everything you need to know in just 30 minutes, you’ll learn about the immigration history of Ellis Island, how the statue was built, and the story of Battery Park itself, from Castle Clinton to the memorials to the harbor. Plus you’ll get recommendations from your guide on what to see when you’re there.
If you’re staying longer in New York, feel free to ask your guide for suggestions on more to see and do. Our guides love sharing insider tips!
Itinerary
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Battery Park
Including a 19th-century fort where you’ll meet your guide
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Ferry
With your round-trip tickets included
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Statue of Liberty
Where you can visit the statue and museum with your audio guide
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Ellis Island
An optional self-guided stop if you want to extend your trip
Plan your trip
Tour ending point
The tour ends at Battery Park at the entrance line to the ferry.
Refund policy
We offer a 100% refund up to 24 hours before the start time.
Meeting point
Your guide will be on the steps outside of the north entrance of the castle, holding an orange flag.
FAQs
How much walking is there?
You’ll be walking and standing for approximately 30 minutes prior to boarding the ferry. You can walk as much as you like while at Liberty and Ellis islands. The islands are small with probably less than a half mile of walking needed on each island.
Is this tour accessible?
Yes, this tour is accessible for both wheelchairs and strollers.
What is the rescheduling policy?
We understand plans change. We offer a 100% refund or the option to reschedule up to 24 hours prior to your tour start time. Within 24 hours of your tour, we would have incurred hard costs and therefore cannot allow rescheduling or cancellation without costs.
When should I get there?
Plan to show up 15 minutes early. The tour starts promptly, and you may not be able to catch up if you arrive late.
What if it rains?
Our tours run rain or shine. If there’s extreme weather and we have to cancel, you’ll get a full refund.
Are gratuities included?
Tips aren’t included but are always appreciated by our guides. If you think your guide did an outstanding job, a tip is a great way to show that.