Overview

Take the ferry from New Jersey to the Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island for a self-guided tour. Discover interesting facts as you travel to Liberty Island and the Ellis Island Immigration Museum.
Start your adventure by leaving Liberty State Park, which is conveniently located in Jersey City, New Jersey, and can be reached by automobile. With your pre-purchased ticket, you can skip the wait at the meeting place.
Get on the ferry to see the breathtaking views of Lady Liberty and the New York City skyline. Plan your day by taking note of the ferry’s return hours. Your admission ticket entitles you to visit Ellis Island and Liberty Island (with the Statue of Liberty).
Pick up your multilingual audio guide at the Immigration Museum when you arrive at Ellis Island. Then, take a look at what for more than 62 years was America’s busiest immigration station. Follow in the millions of people’s footsteps who have come here in search of a fresh start and a better life for their families in America.
You can look up any ship manifest that passed through Ellis Island by using the information kept by the American Family Immigration History Center. Utilize this special opportunity to learn more about your ancestry.

Tour Highlights

With self-guided audio tours, you may explore Ellis Island, the Statue of Liberty, and associated museums at your own speed. Taking a ferry from New Jersey will allow you to see the city’s famous skyline from all angles.

• • 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