New York Statue of Liberty Island Tour

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.

Meeting Point

1 Bowling Green

1 Bowling Green, New York, NY 10004, USA

This tour meets at 1 Bowling Green, in front of National Museum of the American Indian at the bottom of the Statue with the Sphinx and Lion (when you are facing the museum entrance, it's the last statue on the right). Your guide will be waiting for you holding a green-teal Walks sign.

What to expect:

Duration: between 2 hours and 4 hours

Battery Park

State Street and Battery Place, New York City, 10004, New York

Begin your day at The Battery (formerly known as Battery Park). This historical landmark is the gateway between lower Manhattan and the small island in the midst of New York Bay - and of course, Lady Liberty.

20 minutes

Castle Clinton National Monument

26 Wall St, Battery Park, New York City, 10005-1996, New York

Pause at Castle Clinton, a national monument, and for your guide to lay the context of your tour ahead.

10 minutes

Liberty Island

New York City, New York

Board the ferry and set sail through the open waters and take in the incredible views of New York Bay as you head for Liberty Island with your local tour guide.

45 minutes

Statue of Liberty

Liberty Island, New York City, 10004, New York

Delve deep into the story of how Lady Liberty started in France and came to America. As you tour the island, your expert guide shares incredible historical facts of this greatest of American icons. If you choose the two-hour Statue of Liberty Express Tour option, your guided tour ends here. Opt to explore the Statue of Liberty Museum and Ellis Island on your own or board the return ferry back with your guide.

1 hour, 30 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Ellis Island Immigration Museum

17 Battery Place #324, , New York City, 10004-3507, New York

If you choose the four-four Fully Guided Statue of Liberty Tour with Ellis Island option, board the ferry for a short 10 minute boat ride to Ellis Island. Discover the stories of the millions of immigrants who journeyed through this historic site. Wander at your leisure with the award-winning Audio Guide (included). You can peruse the museum, dive into your own family history, or enjoy a bite at the Island’s popular cafeteria. You are also welcome to return on the ferry with your guide.

45 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Battery Park

State Street and Battery Place, New York City, 10004, New York

Enjoy free time on Ellis Island or join your guide on the ferry back to Battery Park, taking one last look of Lady Liberty from the water.

30 minutes

What's included:

• Pre-reserved ticket to Statue of Liberty Island (exterior access)
• Local English-speaking guide
• Official audio guide on Ellis Island
• Expertly guided walking tour
• Pre-reserved ticket to Ellis Island (includes Ellis Island museum)

Not included:

• Gratuities
• Hotel Pick up and Drop off
• Statue of Liberty Crown and Pedestal