New York City · STATUE OF LIBERTY & ELLIS ISLAND TOURS
One operator runs the only ferry that lands on the islands, so the decision is about what you add to it. These 15 compare plain ferry tickets, pedestal and crown access, guided versions and the Ellis Island audio tour, with prices and departure points.
Tour the Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island by ferry, with museums, multilingual audio guides, skyline views, and five hours to explore.
“The whole experience & history of Lady Liberty & Ellis Island was fascinating. This trip has given us memories to treasure forever.”
Tour the Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island by ferry with a guide, museum access, skyline views, and flexible options for your New York schedule.
“First of all Jack the tour guide is so hilarious he make everything interesting and fun in the same time. The weather is cold but we enjoying everything in this tour. Very informative. Thank you Jack, keep it up the good work.”
See the Statue of Liberty up close in 50 minutes, with Brooklyn Bridge views, live commentary, indoor comfort, and easy pier access.
“Really good I arrived early so they put me on the early boat so I wasnt waiting around. Flying Bob was a great orator for the whole trip and funny too. For 50mins it took in all the sites, Brooklyn Bridge, New York Skyline from the water, Statue of Liberty, Ellis Island. Worth the money.”
Cruise New York Harbor for close Statue of Liberty views, Ellis Island stories, skyline sights, and a practical one-hour Circle Line tour.
“Great views! Beautiful view of the Statue of Liberty.”
Compare the 2-hour Statue of Liberty express tour with the 4-hour Ellis Island visit, including ferry views, museum access, guides, and practical tips.
“Mindy was a fantastic and entertaining guide who knew her tour well and was very passionate when recalling the history of the Statue of Liberty and Ellis island.”
See Lady Liberty, Ellis Island, bridges, and Lower Manhattan on a 50-minute Circle Line cruise from $24, with live narration.
“Make sure to arrive early so you can grab good seats, although you can get up and walk around. Even though it was super cold, we ventured to the upper deck. Dress appropriately and you won't be disappointed. Great tour of the skyline, Ellis Island and the 🗽. Definitely recommend.”
See Lady Liberty, the Statue of Liberty Museum, and Ellis Island with an English-speaking guide, ferry rides, and flexible 2 or 4-hour options.
“We had such a great day learning about the history of the Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island. Jake, our guide, was super knowledgeable and shared everything in a really engaging way. Only point to note is you do not go inside the statue as part of the tour.”
Review of NYC City Tour covering Wall Street, 9/11 Memorial, and an optional Statue of Liberty ferry visit for $39.
“Dave our tour guide was definitely a pleasure to be around! Our group was small only 7 of us but he made sure we were always together. He was respectful on not speaking so loud and paused to continue conversation when loud noises were around to make sure we heard him. Super knowledgeable of the history of NY!! He was so kind and offered to take pics of us at certain locations! Would definitely recommend Dave to ANYONE!! Thank you Dave!!! You were an amazing your guide.”
Review of the $34.99 Freedom Liberty Tour, a 75-minute NYC cruise with Statue of Liberty views, skyline sights, WiFi, and a free shuttle.
“We had a great time on this NYC boat tour! The tour covered all the major highlights listed and we had a great view of the Statue of Liberty. The tour guide was excellent—knowledgeable, engaging, and made the experience really enjoyable. Highly recommend”
Cruise from South Street Seaport to the Statue of Liberty at sunset, with skyline views, music, outdoor decks, and indoor seating.
“Although we had pre booked tickets we still had to Que and times were not adhered too. The trip was amazing but we did get split up due to how busy the boat was”
Tour the Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island with priority ferry boarding, live history, museum access, and skyline views for $69.
“This one tour everyone should see. Matt was an excellent your guide. The saved artifacts on display were awesome to see.”
Visit Liberty and Ellis islands by ferry, with museum entry, a live guide or audio tour, and practical advice on queues and timing.
“She was especially passionate and knowledgeable about Ellis Jsland, it’s history and told us about the best parts of the building to visit. We enjoyed Lady Liberty too - spectacular!”
Cruise New York Harbor on a vintage 1920s-style yacht for close Statue of Liberty views, skyline photos, and a relaxed small-group ride.
“Very good overview of the area. Some of the referenced buildings were difficult to identify. Some of the important sites weren’t identified (eg, you’re looking at New Jersey). On the whole, very good.”
See the Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island with a private guide, ferry tickets, museums, skyline views, and flexible attention for your group.
“James was excellent! I highly recommend him. Very knowledgeable and super funny. He made our tour so enjoyable. He even followed up with a great email with some recommendations for us to consider with the time we had left in NYC. Recommended a great restaurant after the tour for lunch that was awesome. Best tour guide we have ever had for sure! Thanks James…well done!!”
Review the $49 Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island tour, with ferry tickets, museums, bilingual guides, audio options, and key timing tips.
“Our tour with Stalina Huarcaya was excellent and her sharing her added so much to our tour. If you go on this tour see if you can get Stalina.”
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