--- title: Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island Guided Tour with Ferry lang: en type: tour city: New York country: United States price: 53 currency: EUR price_unit: per_person availability: bookable rating: 4.7 reviews: 2677 duration_minutes: 120 duration_max_minutes: 240 languages: [en] free_cancellation: "true" rank_in_category: 21 of 22 (Statue of Liberty & Ellis Island Tours) schedule_checked: 2026-10-21 data_updated: 2026-10-21 canonical: https://guidekin.com/usa/new-york/tours/statue-of-liberty-and-ellis-island-guided-tour-with-ferry/ --- # Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island Guided Tour with Ferry In our comparison: #21 of 22 in Statue of Liberty & Ellis Island Tours, by rating weighted by review volume (table below). ## Overview 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. ## Before you book - Meeting point: Please arrive 15 minutes prior to the… - Entry ticket included: skip the ticket desk - 6 start times: between 09:00 and 14:00 - Wheelchair accessible: operator-marked - Strollers OK: infants accepted **Pickup:** No hotel pickup: everyone meets at the start point ## Key facts - Price: from €53 per person for the 2-Hour Statue Express Tour option; other options up to €218 - Duration: 2h–4h - Rating: 4.7/5 from 2677 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor) - Free cancellation (see policy below) - Operator: Walks - USA - Group: Shared tour · private option available - Guide languages: English - Tickets: Admission included - Start times: 09:00, 10:00, 11:00, 12:00, 13:00, 14:00 - Booking: Instant confirmation, mobile ticket - Price checked on Viator: 2026-10-21 ## Reviews 4.7 from 2677 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor. 92% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4 or 5 stars: 2474 of 2677. - 5 stars: 2311 (86%) - 4 stars: 163 (6%) - 3 stars: 69 (3%) - 2 stars: 42 (2%) - 1 star: 92 (3%) ## Tour options Prices are the operator's current list price for two travellers (whole euros); options sold only to bigger parties say so; pick the option on the booking page. | Option | Price | Guide languages | Details | |---|---|---|---| | 2-Hour Statue Express Tour | €53 / person | English | Duration: 2 hours: Choose an express two-hour tour of the Statue of Liberty on Liberty Island for more flexibility. | | 4-Hour Statue Tour | €53 / person | English | 4-Hour option is a more in-depth visit to the Liberty and Ellis Island, with an expert guide. Duration: 4 hours | | Private Statue of Liberty | €218 / person (for 2+ people) | English | NYC Private Statue of Liberty: Hop aboard the ferry out to Liberty Island to take in the history of an American icon with an expert NYC guide. | ## What's included - Local English-speaking guide - Access to Immigration Museum at Ellis Island (4-hour option only) - Pre-reserved ticket to Statue of Liberty Island (exterior access) - Statue of Liberty Museum - Official audio guide on Ellis Island (4-hour option only) - Battery Park - Castle Clinton National Monument - Pre-reserved ticket to Ellis Island (4-hour option only) ## Not included - Gratuities - Hotel Pick up and Drop off - Statue of Liberty Crown and Pedestal ## Itinerary 1. **Battery Park** (20m) - 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. 2. **Castle Clinton National Monument** (10m) - Pause at Castle Clinton, a national monument, and for your guide to lay the context of your tour ahead. 3. **Liberty Island** (45m) - 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. 4. **Statue of Liberty** (1h 30m; admission included) - 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... 5. **Ellis Island Immigration Museum** (45m; admission included) - 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... 6. **Battery Park** (30m) - 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. ## Schedule - Runs: daily - Departures: 09:00, 10:00, 11:00, 12:00, 13:00, 14:00 - Schedule last checked: 2026-10-21 - These are published departures, not a live seat count; availability is confirmed at checkout. ## Cancellation For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time. ## Meeting point Please arrive 15 minutes prior to the start of your tour, your guide will be holding a yellow WalksDevour sign. This tour meets in front of the glass elevator for the subway outside the National Museum of the American Indian, located at 1 Bowling Green, New York, NY 10004. Ends: The end point applicable for 2-hour express tour option only. , Ellis Island (Guest can choose to stay on Ellis Island and return on their own or take the ferry back to Battery Park with Guide.) Applicable for 4-hour tour option only. ## Good to know - Wheelchair accessible - Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller - Public transportation options are available nearby - Transportation options are wheelchair accessible - All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible - Suitable for all physical fitness levels - The tour is in English. - Only the earliest booking time has access to the first ferry. - This tour does not include access to the Statue of Liberty's Crown and Pedestal - This is a walking tour. Guests should be able to walk at a moderate pace without difficulty. - We are able to accomodate guests with mobility impairment or wheelcharis, please make sure to email our Guest Experience team at the time of your booking for proper arrangements. - Please note that pre-reserved ticket to Ellis Island & Ellis Island museum is included in 4-hour option only. - Please note: This tour offers multiple options. Take a moment to choose the one that best suits your interests. ## Compared with other Statue of Liberty & Ellis Island Tours | Tour | Price | Duration | Rating | Group | |---|---|---|---|---| | **This tour · #21 of 22** | €53 | 2h–4h | 4.7 (2677) | shared | | [Private Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island Tour](/usa/new-york/tours/private-statue-of-liberty-and-ellis-island-tour-2/?format=md) | €295 | 2h | 4.97 (868) | private | | [50-Minute NYC Statue of Liberty Scenic Cruise](/usa/new-york/tours/50-minute-nyc-statue-of-liberty-scenic-cruise/?format=md) | €23 | 50 min | 4.99 (417) | shared | | [Statue of Liberty Speedboat Tour - from Chelsea Piers](/usa/new-york/tours/statue-of-liberty-speedboat-tour-from-chelsea-piers/?format=md) | €54 | 30 min | 4.97 (195) | shared | Ranked #21 of 22 in Statue of Liberty & Ellis Island Tours by Guidekin score (rating weighted by review volume). Prices here run from €23 to €295, median €60; typical length 2h. 4 of 22 are private. 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