Statue of Liberty Tour: Exploring Ellis Island
3.2
13 Ratings
New York

Ellis Island served as the Entryway to America, and throughout this tour, you’ll acquire more understanding about the voyage and the quest for an improved future and a brighter tomorrow. The location of the Statue of Liberty instilled the aspiration of liberty and tranquility.

Duration: 5 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Statue of Liberty - Visit Liberty Island and the Statue of Liberty
  • Ellis Island - Visit Ellis Island and the grounds
  • Ellis Island Immigration Museum - Enter the Museum and tour the exhibits
What's Included
  • Local guide
  • Guaranteed to skip the long lines (there is still airport-like security everyone must go through)
What's Not Included
  • Private transportation
Additional Information
  • Children must be accompanied by an adult
  • Refunds will not be issued if tour/activity is missed due to late or non-arrival
  • A minimum of 1 people per booking is required
  • Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
Location
24 State St
State Street
Please meet your guide in front of Starbucks Coffee
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
3.2
(13 Ratings)
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U7798ldmariah
Nov 25, 2023
Great tour - The tour guide Vivian was very nice and knowledgeable. We had a great time seeing both the state of liberty and Ellis Island!
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Philip
Sep 23, 2019
Great tour and tour guide - Our tour guide was mrs.leanne for our statue of liberty and Ellis island tour. She made the tour so much better and exciting. It was a thrill having her guiding us throughout the tour. So much knowledge with excitement explaining what we were seeing. We were lucky to have her that's for sure. Thank you Leanne for your professionalism and doing your job with care. Will defiantly recommended your tour to others. Your guests from chicago this past weekend Friday 9/20. Take care
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Camcam
Sep 30, 2023
A rainy day adventure to Ellis Island and the Statue of Liberty - It was a rainy day, but we ferried over to the Statue of Liberty and our guide started pointing out historic facts before we even left the port. He had a vast knowledge of New York and he willingly offered answers to all our questions. Admission to the inside of the statue of Liberty is only achieved through the Parks Department. Our guide seemed to have less to offer re: Ellis Island
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Watchoutherewecome
May 26, 2023
Awesome - Was a great experience the statue is awesome the tour guide was funny and professional at the same time
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Para74
Dec 29, 2019
Book in the real site early - Bought the tickets with these guys via Expedia advertised as tour. But it is not a tour only a guy take you to the ferry then you are on your own unless you buy another guide tkt for 20$. So who are these guys they are just sell thev18$ tkt to 60$ bcos you didn't book 1 month early on the real website.
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Sumerixmj
Aug 1, 2023
Just buy ferry tckets in advance - This is the first Viator tour I would not recommend. Febreze have a quick review of the program for the day. Explained the flag pole from the Dutch and got us in line for the ferry and left. plan an hour to wait in line for each ferry be sure to get the audio player.
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Jodigrundig
May 26, 2019
Guide Abandoned The Tour After 45 Mins - I thought this would be a five hour guided tour with exclusive access. Instead, the guide showed us two random buildings and a statue, and then left us at the ferry terminal. You can just purchase your own tickets online and save tons of money.
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Vacation624061
Jul 7, 2023
Lies!! You do not get to skip - Skip the line was a complete lie as we waited two hours in a “tuna can” type line with hundreds of people waiting to get on the boat. Our tour guide didn’t even make sure we got off the boat with them because he lost us the swarm of people!! Not once did we have a guide on this except to get us through security. You DO NOT get to skip the line and no tour guide. Save your money and pay general admission because it’s the same. !!
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Virginiagx1404jf
Mar 16, 2022
Was so excited but totally let down - do not recommend - The description of the tour was unclear. The guide stated he was giving “private” tours but it was unclear who within our group was supposed to be in that select bunch. We signed up for the tour of both islands with skip-the-line access, which we thought was guided — the “private” tour. Our tour included walking from the meeting point to the ferry port where we did have to wait in line. There was no apparent skip the line access. Additionally, the guide smoked a joint just prior to departing for our tour in front of guests. Finally, the guide made inappropriate (for kids) comments on the tour. He gave “fun facts” about states, one of which was that 3 still allow incest, in the context of making fun of NJ. He also referred to non-native New Yorkers as “imports” which is inappropriate especially in the context of our Ellis Island tour. I wish I had just purchased ferry tickets (at a third of the cost) and skipped the “tour” portion.
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