Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island Guided Tour with Ferry

The Statue of Liberty is a verifiable American icon and a must-do on anyone's New York bucket list. This flexible tour offers two convenient options for visiting Lady Liberty with expert insights so you can choose whichever best fits your travel plans and preferences. If you're short on time, the two-hour Statue of Liberty Express Tour option offers an introduction to the legendary lady from an expert guide in Battery Park followed by a ferry ride and guided tour of Liberty Island. Choose the four-hour option for a more in-depth visit with your guide including the Statue of Liberty Museum and Ellis Island.

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Location: New York City

What's Included

Pre-reserved ticket to Statue of Liberty Island (exterior access)
Official audio guide on Ellis Island (4-hour option only)
Local English-speaking guide
Expertly guided walking tour
Pre-reserved ticket to Ellis Island & Ellis Island museum (4-hour option only)

Community Discussion

Q&A

Q: Is the 4-hour tour too much for kids? My niece is 10 and I wanna take her!

A: The 4-hour tour is generally great for kids, especially if they’re curious about history. But it might be a bit long if they aren't used to walking or listening to guides. You could always do the express tour instead if you think she might get restless. Just keep her engaged with questions about what you see!

Q: Can you reschedule if the weather's bad?

A: Yes! They do allow rescheduling, especially if weather conditions are unsafe. Just check their policy when you book your tickets. It’s usually pretty flexible, but I'd recommend rescheduling as soon as you know. You'll have a better chance of getting a new time that works for you.

Q: What's included in the 4-hour tour? Is the museum worth it?

A: The 4-hour tour includes access to both Liberty Island and Ellis Island, plus an official audio guide at Ellis Island, which is super informative. The museum itself is absolutely worth it, especially if you're into history. You'll learn so much about the immigrant experience and see some amazing artifacts!

Discussions

Looking for thoughts on the Statue of Liberty tour!

I’m planning to gift my best friend the 4-hour Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island tour for her birthday. I’ve read good things about the expert guides. Is it true they really make the history come alive? Also, how's the ferry ride? I heard it can get crowded!

Statue of Liberty tour - Must do or just hype?

I’ve been to NYC a bunch of times but never made it to the Statue of Liberty. Is the guided tour really worth it, or should I just wing it on my own? I'm curious about the museum too. What’s the best time of year to go?