Skip the Line Guided Tour — Statue of Liberty & Ellis Island
Starting from
$89.95
per person
Free Cancellation
Cancel up to 72 hours before departure for a full refund.
General Access Tour
Admission to the grounds of Liberty Island and Ellis Island.
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About This Tour
Skip the lines with priority ferry boarding from Battery Park. Your expert guide leads you through Liberty Island and Ellis Island, sharing the stories of immigration and freedom that define America. Includes museum access, audio guide, and round-trip ferry service.
Tour Highlights
- Skip the lines with priority ferry boarding
- Expert-guided tour bringing history to life
- Explore the Statue of Liberty Museum and Ellis Island Immigration Museum
- Stunning views of New York Harbor and the Manhattan skyline
What's Included
- Priority ferry boarding — skip the lines
- Expert-guided tour of Liberty & Ellis Islands
- Access to the Statue of Liberty Museum
- Access to Ellis Island National Immigration Museum
- Multilingual audio guide
- Round-trip ferry service
- Headphones provided
Not Included
- Food and beverages
- Meals
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Gratuities
- Pedestal or Crown access to the Statue of Liberty
Schedule Note
Tours depart from the designated meeting point at scheduled times. Please arrive at least 30 minutes early to ensure a smooth start.
Important Information
- Customers departing after 2:00 PM are granted access to one island of their choice.
- Arrive at least 15 minutes before departure to ensure smooth check-in
- Tour is wheelchair accessible
- Choose between English, Spanish, or French-speaking guides
- Total duration is approximately 4 hours
- Priority boarding saves valuable time and avoids long ferry queues
What's Allowed
- Photography and video recording
- Service animals
- Wheelchairs and mobility devices
- Small backpacks
- Headphones provided for audio guide
Not Allowed
- Outside food and beverages (unless medically necessary)
- Smoking or vaping
- Large bags or luggage
- Drones
- Unaccompanied minors
Availability
Daily, limited spots
Includes
Priority boarding, guided tour, ferry, museum access, audio guide
Accessibility Information
This tour is fully wheelchair accessible. All ground-level areas, the museum, and ferry are accessible.
- Tour is fully wheelchair accessible
- Ferry has wheelchair access
- Museum and ground areas are fully accessible
- Service animals welcome
