Statue of Liberty & Ellis Island Skip-the-Line Guided Tour

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.

Included

• 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)

Excluded

• 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

Pickup points and times will be confirmed after booking.

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

Day 1

New York / ^{Battery Park}
Located at the southern tip of Manhattan Island, the 25-acre green park has a varied history and many classic monuments to explore.

New York / ^{Castle Clinton}
Built for the War of 1812 as a centerpiece of the revitalization efforts of the park

New York / ^{Liberty Island}
The island where the Statue of Liberty is located

New York / ^{Statue of Liberty}
Learn about the Statue of Liberty - Built by Gustave Eiffel and a gift to the United States from France

New York / ^{Statue of Liberty Museum}
Opened on May 16, 2019, this museum is focused on the creation, meaning, and history of the Statue of Liberty

/ ^{Ellis Island}
Ellis Island was once the busiest immigrant inspection and processing station in the United States.

Jersey City / ^{Ellis Island National Museum of Immigration}
Artifacts & passenger records in this Museum tell the story of US immigration in a former processing station.

New York / ^{Battery Park}
You return back to Battery Park at the end of your experience

United States / New York

Statue of Liberty & Ellis Island Skip-the-Line Guided Tour

Free cancellation

4 HOURS Guide in English 2 More

$69.99

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