Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island Pre-Ferry Tour with Priority Access

3 hours • Cancellable until 1 day beforeMeet on locationInstant confirmationGuided • Operated by Attractions4us LLC

Why we love it?

The Statue of Liberty & Ellis Island Pre-Ferry Tour offers a comprehensive 3-hour experience for visitors looking to explore two of America’s most iconic landmarks. This tour is ideal for history enthusiasts and first-time visitors, as it includes a 30-minute orientation of Battery Park and Castle Clinton before boarding the ferry. Participants benefit from priority boarding, ensuring a smoother transition to Liberty Island, where they can visit the Statue of Liberty Museum and learn about the monument's significance. The tour also includes ferry tickets to both Liberty Island and Ellis Island, making it a convenient option for those wishing to delve into the rich history of immigration in the United States.
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Inclusions

  • 30-minute Statue of Liberty and Battery Park Orientation Tour
  • Priority Boarding to the ferry
  • Ferry tickets to Liberty Island
  • Ferry tickets to Ellis Island
  • Entry to Statue of Liberty Museum
  • Entry to the Ellis Island National Immigration Museum (unless 2 PM tour selected)
  • Multilingual audio tour headsets for the Statue of Liberty National Monument
  • Multilingual audio tour headsets for Ellis Island
  • Live tour guide on Liberty Island and Ellis Island (if Guided Tour option chosen)

Itinerary

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.

Castle Clinton

Built for the War of 1812 as a centerpiece of the revitalization efforts of the park

Liberty Island

The island where the Statue of Liberty is located

Statue of Liberty

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 National Museum of Immigration

Artifacts & passenger records in this Museum tell the story of US immigration in a former processing station.

Battery Park

Please Note

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Stroller or pram accessible
  • Audio tours are available in English, French, German, Spanish, 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.
  • If there are only a few French-speaking or Spanish-speaking guests on the tour, you will be in a tour group with English speakers as well, and will have a bi-lingual guide who will give commentary in either both French and English, or both English and Spanish
  • A mandatory airport grade security screening is conducted prior to boarding the ferry. This means no liquids, alcohol, weapons or large bags are allowed.
  • Depending on the queues, and time of year, any tour departing from 1pm onwards may not make it to Ellis Island before it closes for the day,
  • Minors (17 or under) must be accompanied by an adult (25+)
  • 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
  • August 2024 – Due to construction, priority boarding is temporarily suspended
  • the tour is Wheelchair Accessible
  • No Pets (except service animals)

Know Before You Go

  • Public transportation nearby

Cancellation Policy

Fully refundable until 1 day before start

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