Statue of Liberty Ellis Island Tour with Upgrade Options

Highlights

Itinerary

1. 1

   The tour starts and ends here, and for some options there is a brief tour of Battery Park & pre-ferry orientation to make the most of your time on Ellis Island - especially if choosing the option with Self-Guided Audio Tours

   30 minutes•Admission free

2. 2

   Go through TSA and board the ferry to Liberty Island. If the Standard Ticket or Pre-FGerry tour options were 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 guided tour options were 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.

   1h 30m•Admission free

3. 3

   Statue of Liberty

   Take close-up photos of the Statue of Liberty and learn about its history. (Paid Admission is for Liberty Island - not access to the crown or pedestal)

   15 minutes•Admission included•See on map

4. 4

   Visit the new Statue of Liberty Museum which holds the original torch and learn more about the building of the monument and its history. With the Guided Tour options - this portion is self-guided as guided tours are not allowed in the Museum.

   15 minutes•Admission included

5. 5

   Ellis Island

   Take the ferry to Ellis Island and enjoy the grounds of Ellis Island and visit the Wall of Hero's. Look to see if you can discover your families name. This portion is guided on the guided tour options.

   30 minutes•Admission free•See on map

6. 6

   Ellis Island

   Spend time at the Museum and visit the massive Great Hall where immigrants were processed. If the Standard Ticket of Pre-Ferry tour options were chosen, you pick up your Multilingual Audio Guide for the Museum as you enter the Museum. If a guided tour option was chosen, your guide cannot go inside the Museum with you, but will brief you on where to go once inside.

   30 minutes•Admission included•See on map

7. 7

   Wall Street

   On the opton which includes 9/11 Tour you get a brief guided tour of Wall Street including the Charging Bull, Federal Hall & the New York Stock Exchange

   20 minutes•Admission free•See on map

8. 8

   On the opton which includes 9/11 Tour you get a guided tour of Ground Zero that includes the Memorial Pools and the Survivor Tree

   40 minutes•Admission free

Meeting point

24 State Street is also known as One Battery Park Plaza. The tour guide wearing a yellow uniform will meet you on the plaza outside Starbucks. Do not enter Battery Park. Do not go to the Statue of Liberty ticket booth as they will not have your tickets.

The map shows New York. The exact meeting point is the address above.Open larger map

Pickup

• Everyone meets at the start point

Know before you go

• Wheelchair accessible
• Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
• 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 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
• February 2025 – Due to construction, priority ferry boarding is temporarily suspended
• Not recommended for travelers with mobility issues
• Mobile or paper ticket accepted
• One per booking
• Meeting Point Description: Please meet tour guide in front of 24 State Street in front of Starbucks. Do not go into the park, do not go to the ticket window of the Statue of Liberty they will not have your tickets. Check in begins 15 minutes prior to you departure time. Voucher Information: - This voucher is your ticket for the tour, but not your ticket for the Statue of Liberty ferry. - Please aim to arrive at least 15 minutes before your scheduled departure time as parking and transportation can cause delays. - Tours depart on time and cannot be held for latecomers - If you need to reschedule your booking within 24 hours of departure, please call local partner, Attractions4Us, at +1 917 935 4412. Call center hours (EST) are Daily 9.00AM - 5.00PM; Emergency Hours 5.00PM - 8.00PM. There is a $30 per person rescheduling fee. Rescheduling is subject to availability. There are no refunds. - The "Ferry Will Call" window does not have your tickets or reservations; only your guide does.

Cancellation and refunds

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

• Cancelled and fully refunded if the weather makes it unsafe