Statue of Liberty Ellis Island with Pre-Ferry Tour
Overview
Available languages
4 hours
Mobile ticket
Start your adventure with a 30-minute guided tour of historic Battery Park, where your expert guide will also give you insider tips on making the most of your visit to the Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island.
With priority boarding, skip the long lines and enjoy a scenic ferry ride. At Liberty Island, explore at your own pace with a multilingual audio guide. Learn about Lady Liberty’s history and visit the new Statue of Liberty Museum.
Next, take the ferry to Ellis Island, the gateway for millions of immigrants. Walk in their footsteps and hear their stories with a self-guided audio tour of the Immigration Museum. 40% of Americans can trace their roots to Ellis Island!
Upgrade to a fully guided tour for a more immersive experience. Your expert guide will bring the history of Ellis Island and the Statue of Liberty to life. Make your trip to New York unforgettable with this iconic experience.
Additional Info
Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Audio tours are available in English, French, German, Spanish, Portuguese, 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 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
February 2025 – Due to construction, priority boarding is temporarily suspended
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
What To Expect
Battery Park
Guided tour of Battery Park & historic Castle Clinton, along with orientation to make the most of your time on Ellis Island - especially if choosing the option with Self-Guided Audio Tours. This portion of the day is with English speaking guide.
Liberty Island
Go through TSA and board the ferry to Liberty Island. If the pre-ferry tour option was chosen, you pick up your multilingual audio guide for Liberty Island at the kiosk once you get off the ferry & spend time touring the island with the audio guide. If the guided tour was chosen, the guide will give you a guided tour of the island in English, show you the best spots to take photos of the Statue of Liberty and give you some free time to explore.
Options
Pre-Ferry (English) +Ticket
Duration: 4 hours Description: Guided Pre-ferry Orientation Tour in English and self-guided multilingual audio tours of Statue of Liberty & Ellis Island.
Fully Guided Tour in English
Duration: 4 hours Description: Guided tour with English-Speaking Guide of Battery Park, the Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island, with Priority Boarding.
What‘s Included
Multilingual audio tour headsets for Ellis Island
Entry to the Ellis Island National Immigration Museum
Ferry tickets to Ellis Island
Ferry tickets to Liberty Island
Entry to Statue of Liberty Museum
Priority Boarding to the ferry
Multilingual audio tour headsets for the Statue of Liberty National Monument
30-minute Statue of Liberty and Battery Park Orientation Tour
Live tour guide on Liberty Island and Ellis Island (if Guided Tour option chosen)
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
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Reviews
28 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Due to a Tickertape...
daniel j,Jun 18, 2026
- Review from Viator
1.00Due to a Tickertape parade in NY I was unable to make it to the pickup spot. No transport available. I called and and was told to explain my situation and I would get a refund. I did as ask and was denied refund or credit. No consideration for circumstances out of my control.
Ferry ride
Vijaya K,May 19, 2026
- Review from Viator
4.00Just only a ferry ride and walk to the place of ferry and around the attractions Statue of Liberty and Ellis island.
This was a great tour!
Paul M,May 8, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Martin was amazing! Very personable and knowledgeable. Took us right where we needed to be. Everything was nice, orderly and easy!
Statue of Liberty
Terri S,Mar 29, 2026
- Review from Viator
3.00Gale very nice person. The tours were National Parks. We did. not know why we needed Viator tours. Which we love the tour company and have used over the years. But this one left us bewildered.
What an Experience
ARPAN G,Mar 27, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00A wonderful 3.5-hour Viator tour that was both enriching and enjoyable. Our guide-the tall Martin was exceptionally knowledgeable, bringing history to life with engaging stories, thoughtful insights, and a genuine passion for the city. Every stop—from the Statue of Liberty views to the Manhattan skyline and historic landmarks—felt meaningful and well-paced. What made the experience even more special was the group itself—warm, curious, and respectful fellow travelers who added great energy and conversations throughout. It felt less like a tour and more like a shared journey. Highly recommended for anyone looking to explore with depth, comfort, and great company.
Brooklyn Boy Review
Robert K,Feb 16, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00I think it's really set up nice. I do believe that people should know that you don't get to actually go in the Statue unless you have special tickets. Alos, that there is very limited seating on the Ferry.
Too bad
Nuray K,Jan 31, 2026
- Review from Viator
1.00The guide only took us from the meeting point to the ferry, about 300 meters. It is therefore not worth booking here, as you pay twice the actual ticket price.
As stated, I am...
Flore S,Nov 25, 2025
- Review from Viator
2.00As indicated, I arrived on the scene for more than fifteen minutes, there was nothing to indicate that I was in the right place. So I went round and round and panicked. Breffff, better organization and coordination would be better.
Amazing experience!!! The...
Rita O,Nov 24, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Amazing experience!!! The guides were very punctual and organized. Our guide Leanne , went above and beyond my expectations. She is very knowledgeable of the history behind the tourist attractions ( The Statue of liberty and Ellis island) . She is very kind and prompt to help through the whole tour .
Rip Off
Kevin U,Sep 5, 2025
- Review from Viator
2.00I purchased two tickets here, and we met the “guide” at a nearby coffee shop. He was nice, and gave recommendations on what to see at Liberty & Ellis Island. Other than that, all he did was walk us through the gate to the ferry line. He did not come along. So we essentially paid double for a ferry ticket that we could have bought at the station
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