Discover the captivating stories of immigrants on a Statue of Liberty tour with ExperienceFirst. Explore Ellis Island and learn about the history of these iconic landmarks.
Discover the captivating stories of immigrants on a Statue of Liberty tour with ExperienceFirst. Explore Ellis Island and learn about the history of these iconic landmarks.
- Castle Clinton National Monument - This historic sandstone fort serves as our meeting point and is also recognized as a national monument.
- Statue of Liberty - Explore Liberty Island with your guide. Get an up-close view of the statue and visit the Statue of Liberty Museum. It’s a perfect chance to capture photos of the NYC skyline.
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- Castle Clinton National Monument - This historic sandstone fort serves as our meeting point and is also recognized as a national monument.
- Statue of Liberty - Explore Liberty Island with your guide. Get an up-close view of the statue and visit the Statue of Liberty Museum. It’s a perfect chance to capture photos of the NYC skyline.
- Statue of Liberty Museum - Opt for our Comprehensive 4 Hour tour to have time to explore the museum independently (guides are not allowed inside) before proceeding to Ellis Island.
If you select our Express Tour, the tour concludes at Liberty Island, allowing you to spend as much time as you wish in the museum.
Our guides are not allowed to enter the museum, so this segment will be self-guided.
- Ellis Island - Select our 4 Hour Comprehensive tour to enjoy a guided tour of Ellis Island, where your guide will highlight attractions such as the American Immigrant Wall of Honor.
This is not included in the Express Tour.
- Ellis Island Immigration Museum - Choose our Comprehensive 4 Hour tour to learn about the millions of immigrants who passed through here from 1892-1954. Explore the museum at your own pace with the provided audio guide before returning to Battery Park at your convenience. Guides are not allowed inside the museum, so this portion is self-guided, but our guides will provide you with facts and tips beforehand to enhance your visit.

- Skyline Views
- Statue of Liberty Museum
- Expert NYC Storyteller
- Immigration Museum Access
- Reserved Ferry Access - significantly reducing your wait time
- Ellis Island Experience (Comprehensive Tour)
- Skyline Views
- Statue of Liberty Museum
- Expert NYC Storyteller
- Immigration Museum Access
- Reserved Ferry Access - significantly reducing your wait time
- Ellis Island Experience (Comprehensive Tour)
- Gratuities
- Pedestal & Crown Access
- While your guide provides essential history outside, museums are self-guided to comply with rules.
- small locker fees for oversized bags ($0.25) are not included.
- Gratuities
- Pedestal & Crown Access
- While your guide provides essential history outside, museums are self-guided to comply with rules.
- small locker fees for oversized bags ($0.25) are not included.
Discover America’s most iconic symbols of freedom effortlessly. This all-inclusive guided tour takes you from the lively shores of Battery Park to the revered halls of Ellis Island. With Reserved Access tickets, you can skip the long general admission lines and delve directly into history with a knowledgeable local storyteller.
What You’ll Experience…
Discover America’s most iconic symbols of freedom effortlessly. This all-inclusive guided tour takes you from the lively shores of Battery Park to the revered halls of Ellis Island. With Reserved Access tickets, you can skip the long general admission lines and delve directly into history with a knowledgeable local storyteller.
What You’ll Experience
Visit Liberty Island for a guided walk around the monument. The guide will reveal the “hidden in plain sight” secrets of the statue’s design and the captivating story of its journey from France.
The Immigrant Journey: Explore the Great Hall where 12 million people embarked on their American dream. Listen to the personal, poignant, and triumphant stories of the families who passed through these very doors.
The “Guide Advantage”: Our guides are NYC history experts who know the best photo spots and the quietest corners of the museums.
- Please arrive 15 minutes prior to the start of the tour. The tour departs promptly and if late, you will NOT be able to catch up and will miss the tour. There are no refunds for missing the tour.
- Please note the earliest time tour will have the least wait. Later tours will encounter longer wait times.
- Your ferry ticket includes access to both islands, although for afternoon tours, there may not be enough time to visit Ellis Island.
- Food available for purchase on the ferry, at the Statue of Liberty, and on Ellis Island
- Operates in all weather conditions. Please dress appropriately.
- Security screening will take place prior to entering the ferry. Visitors to the park are required to undergo airport-style security screening.
- Photographs are permitted, but tripods and monopods are prohibited.
- Children 3 and under free with paid adult ticket.
- Guides are wearing orange hats AND/OR blue shirts or jackets.
- Pedestal and crown access are not included in your tour. Guided tours are not allowed in the pedestal or crown at the Statue of Liberty
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.