Ferry to Ellis Island and the Statue of Liberty
Duration
5 hours
Free cancellation
up to 24 hours before the experience starts (local time)
Cancellation Policy
Free cancellation
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience's start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience's start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience's start time will not be accepted.
- This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it's canceled because the minimum isn't met, you'll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
Last Minute Availability
Wheelchair accessible
Audio guide included
Spanish, Chinese, English, French, German, Hindi, Italian, Japanese, Arabic, Korean, Portuguese, Russian
Highlights
- Tour the Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island at your own pace.
- Discover the history of these attractions with multilingual audio guides.
- Explore the Statue of Liberty Museum featuring Lady Liberty's original torch.
Included
- Roundtrip ferry service
- Access to Liberty Island
- Access to Ellis Island
- Self-guided audio tour of Liberty Island
- Self-guided audio tour of Ellis Island
- Entry to Statue of Liberty Museum
- Entry to Ellis Island National Immigration Museum
- Redemption fee (2 USD) charged by the activity provider
Excluded
- Access to the Statue of Liberty Crown
- Pedestal or inside the statue access
- Genealogical research on Ellis Island
- Food and drinks (available for purchase)
Meeting Point
Full Description
Board the ferry for breathtaking views of Lady Liberty and the New York City skyline. Plan your day by noting the ferry's return times. The ticket entitles you to visit Ellis Island and Liberty Island (with the Statue of Liberty).
When you arrive at Ellis Island, pick up your multilingual audio guide at the Immigration Museum. Then check out the site that was America's busiest immigration station for more than 62 years. Follow in the footsteps of millions of people who came here looking for a new start and a better life for their families in America.
You can search for any ship manifest that passed through Ellis Island using the information maintained by the American Family Immigration History Center. Take advantage of this special opportunity to learn more about your ancestry.
Know Before You Go
- Not all departure times offer access to Liberty Island
- You will receive a ferry schedule after booking so you can plan your day
- If you wish to explore both islands, it is recommended to choose a departure time earlier than 1:00 PM
- Give yourself 4-6 hours to enjoy the attractions
- Lines to enter the State of Liberty can be longer than a 3-hour wait
- You will go through a mandatory airport-grade security screening prior to boarding the ferry All prohibited items will be confiscated and retained by the United States Park Police
- People aged under 17 must be accompanied by a responsible adult 25 years old or older
- Children aged 0-3 are free
What to bring
- Passport or ID card
- Comfortable shoes
- Water
- Weather-appropriate clothing
Not allowed
- Luggage or large bags
- Drones
- Glass objects
- Unaccompanied minors
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