USA · LIBERTY ISLAND AND ELLIS ISLAND
22 tours
The ferry is the only legal way onto Liberty Island, and the crown needs booking months out. Below are the options, with what each ticket includes, how long the security queue at Battery Park really runs, and which tours give Ellis Island the time it deserves.
Ferry from Jersey City to Liberty Island and Ellis Island with multilingual audio guides, museum entry, and skyline views.
“It was so gorgeous on top! Dont think anything needs to be improved!!”
Guided Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island tour with ferry and tickets included, plus flexible timing for your NYC schedule.
“Me and my husband enjoyed this tour. Joe was great and very knowledgeable. It was freezing cold outside but we had fun.”
Express harbor cruise from Pier 16 to Liberty. Skip lines, get close-up photo stops, and hear live guide commentary for $24.
“The guide Nathan & Rodrigo were excellent. A really well organised trip. I would highly recommend ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️”
One-hour Circle Line cruise from Pier 83 for close Statue photos, Ellis Island stories, and big skyline views, with live guide and audio.
“Nice moment (1 hour) with condensed view of few NY historical monuments. No stop in islands for visits. The visit is only from the boat.”
A guided ferry to Liberty Island and Ellis Island with skyline views and the Statue Museum original torch, in 2 or 4 hours.
“I really enjoyed the tour. Our guide Amy was incredible! She gave very interesting fun facts about the area and the Statue of Liberty. Overall, an excellent tour!”
A speedy 50-minute harbor cruise for $24 to see Lady Liberty from close range, with live English narration and photo time.
“It was a cold post Christmas Day, but the inside was very comfortable. We traveled as a family and really enjoyed the 45-50min ride across the Hudson, around the statute of liberty and back to the east river under Brooklyn bridge and back. Had ample time to take lots of pictures. Debbie, our host, was very good and kept us all engaged with stories abound and great spirits.”
Guided ferry tour from Battery Park to Liberty Island and Ellis Island, with Statue Museum stories, skyline views, and audio guide options.
“Mindy did too much talking while we were freezing and less sight seeing. She was talking about the thing we can read about and some we already knew”
A 75-minute NYC skyline cruise to Statue of Liberty, Freedom Tower, and bridges, plus a free shuttle to keep sightseeing going.
“Must do tour in NY for first timer Informative and time saving. Fred shuttle after tour to continue with the day.”
A 90-minute Statue of Liberty sunset cruise from the Seaport with skyline views, big photo angles, music onboard, and a downloadable audio guide.
“Great experience. The young adults with us even enjoyed it! Sunset was the perfect time of day.”
Priority ferry plus guided Liberty Island and Ellis Island. Skip lines, learn the stories, and grab skyline views.
“So much information and the BEST tour guide ever! Daniyel was AMAZING. He gave a personal touch to the tour. He interacted with every person on the tour. He made it interesting and even memorized everybody’s home town! I’m sure he will always remember Las Vegas 🎰”
Guided ferry tour of Liberty Island and Ellis Island with museum access, live or audio guidance, and reserved entry for Statue of Liberty history.
“I would have liked more time. By the time the guide talks and you take a few photos there isn’t much time for looking I the museum.”
A 90-minute vintage yacht cruise past Statue of Liberty and Lower Manhattan skyline, with indoor and open-air views plus a free drink.
“This was an amazing experience. Cool boat. A little history, but not too much talking. Great views. What a wonderful way to see NYC.”
Private Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island tour with a guide, ferry ride, and museum access, avoiding crowd noise and hearing struggles.
“Upclose picture at the Statue and the details of how it got there! Guide was friendly, knowledgeable and worth the extra cost for a private tour!”
Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island tour with ferry ride, museum time, and bilingual guidance. Watch the lines and ticket details.
“There is a lot of standing and walking. The sites are memorable and historical. The ferry is a great way to travel to Liberty and Ellis Islands. Our guide was.knowledgeable and personable, and let us know facts I had not heard before. Her personality was wonderful and we truly enjoyed her and her commentary.”
