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Statue of Liberty Tours: The 15 Best Ways Out to the Island

62 tours  ·  from $19 a head

Only one ferry company lands on Liberty Island; the rest sail past for the photo. These 15 sort the landing tickets, the guided Ellis Island days and the cruise-by options, priced and clear about which one gets you onto the pedestal.

New York City: Statue of Liberty & Ellis Island with Ferry - Security comes before the islands
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New York City: Statue of Liberty & Ellis Island with Ferry

1.Statue of Liberty & Ellis Island with Ferry

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 18,683 reviews · 5 hours · from $19Our pick

Board a round-trip ferry to Liberty Island and Ellis Island, then explore both at your own pace with multilingual audio guides. Visit the Statue of Liberty Museum, home to Lady Liberty’s original torch, and the Ellis Island National Immigration Museum. Allow four to six hours, and check your departure option carefully: not every sailing includes Liberty Island.

“Enjoyed the trip, views were amazing and staff very friendly!”

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Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island Tour: All Options - The Ferry Crossing and Liberty Island
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Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island Tour: All Options

2.Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island Tour: All Options

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 13,571 reviews · 3 to 5 hours (approx.) · from $69Top rated

Start at Castle Clinton in Battery Park, then cross the harbor for a guided visit to Liberty Island. Choose a shorter Statue of Liberty outing or a longer trip that adds Ellis Island and its immigration museum. Guides have included Jack, Jay, Joseph, and Meri, though your guide will vary.

“Very helpful and had it Chris as our guide was a great experience for my family. Definitely I’ll recommend it.”

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NYC: Statue of Liberty Express Skip-the-Box-Office Cruise - The Statue of Liberty photo stop
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NYC: Statue of Liberty Express Skip-the-Box-Office Cruise

3.Statue of Liberty Express Skip-the-Box-Office Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 4,873 reviews · 50 min · from $24

Sail from Pier 16 for a 50-minute round trip past the Brooklyn Bridge, One World Trade Center, Ellis Island, and Governor’s Island, with a close photo stop by the Statue of Liberty. An English-speaking guide provides live commentary; Debbie, Nathan, George, and other guides have been praised for their humor and engaging style. You can sit in a climate-controlled cabin or head out to the open deck.

“Debbie was a great guide keeping us entertained while providing us with all the information about the various locations we visited”

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NYC: Circle Line 1-Hr Statue of Liberty Skip-The-Line Cruise - Boarding at Pier 83
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NYC: Circle Line 1-Hr Statue of Liberty Skip-The-Line Cruise

4.Circle Line 1-Hr Statue of Liberty Skip-The-Line Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 3,342 reviews · from $27

From Pier 83, Circle Line’s one-hour cruise passes Ellis Island, One World Trade Center, and Manhattan’s skyline before bringing you close to the Statue of Liberty for photos. An English-speaking guide shares stories along the way; a free app offers commentary in eight other languages. You get indoor and outdoor viewing, but stay aboard throughout.

“Brilliant only complaint no one could hear the guide over the noise of the boat and people talking other than that well worth the money”

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NYC: Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island Guided Tour - Meeting your guide at Battery Park
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NYC: Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island Guided Tour

5.Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island Guided Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 2,765 reviews · 2 - 4 hours · from $59

Meet your English-speaking guide at Battery Park, then ferry to Liberty Island for the story behind Lady Liberty and views of Manhattan. Choose the two-hour express visit or add the Statue of Liberty Museum and Ellis Island, where you can see the original torch and explore the immigration museum at your own pace.

“Kevin was an excellent tour guide! passionated by History, it was telling a lot about Liberty Statue and Ellis Island. the tour is really well organized, I really enjoy that day!”

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Circle Line: New York City Statue of Liberty Super Express Cruise - What the 50-minute format gives you, and what it doesn’t
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Circle Line: New York City Statue of Liberty Super Express Cruise

6.Circle Line: New York City Statue of Liberty Super Express Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 2,625 reviews · 50 minutes (approx.) · from $24

Sail from Pier 16 on a 50-minute harbor cruise past Lower Manhattan, historic bridges, Ellis Island and the Statue of Liberty. An English-speaking guide shares stories along the way, with guides such as Debbie, Tim, Danielle and Ian on some departures. You can take photos from the outdoor deck or stay warm inside, but the boat does not stop at Liberty or Ellis Island.

“It was a great tour! my son and I loved it we just went Christmas Eve 12-24-25 First time in NYC My son said this was on his bucket list! And I surprised him with it. I already had it planned. Wonderful time memories made😍🗽”

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Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island Guided Tour with Ferry - The ferry turns the skyline into a view
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Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island Guided Tour with Ferry

7.Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island Guided Tour with Ferry

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 2,189 reviews · 2 to 4 hours (approx.) · from $59

Meet your English-speaking guide at 1 Bowling Green and cross New York Harbor by ferry for a guided visit to Liberty Island. Choose a 2-hour Statue of Liberty express tour or a 4-hour option that includes Ellis Island and its immigration museum. The guide and ferry tickets simplify the visit, but crown and pedestal access are not included.

“We had a great time with Mindy C as our tour guide. She made it fun for all including the kids. Would definitely recommend using her again.”

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NYC City Tour: Statue of Liberty, 9/11 Memorial, Wall Street - Federal Hall, the NYSE and the city’s beginnings
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NYC City Tour: Statue of Liberty, 9/11 Memorial, Wall Street

8.NYC City Tour: Statue of Liberty, 9/11 Memorial, Wall Street

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 2,059 reviews · 2 to 4 hours (approx.) · from $39

Start on Broad Street with a local guide, then walk past Federal Hall, the NYSE, Trinity Church, the Charging Bull and the 9/11 Memorial. The walking tour ends at Battery Park. Choose the ferry upgrade to visit Liberty Island and Ellis Island independently, with round-trip ferry tickets included. Crown and pedestal access are not included.

“Paul was extremely knowledgeable and seemed to love his job. He was a walking encyclopedia! He was very attentive and friendly.”

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NYC in a Day Tour: Lady Liberty, Times Square, Freedom Tower - Grand Central and your first subway ride
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NYC in a Day Tour: Lady Liberty, Times Square, Freedom Tower

9.NYC in a Day Tour: Lady Liberty, Times Square, Freedom Tower

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,735 reviews · 7 hours (approx.) · from $89

Start at Times Square at 9:30 am and cross Manhattan on foot, by subway and ferry with a guide and a group of no more than 15. Expect Grand Central’s Whispering Corners, the 9/11 Memorial and Statue of Liberty views from the Staten Island Ferry. One World Observatory access may depend on the ticket option you book.

“We only had one full day in NYC, but we are so glad that we booked the NYC in a Day Tour and would recommend it to anyone looking to orient themselves with the city. This tour covers some of the top highlights and isn’t too taxing, we also appreciated that it was a small group of just 7 people. We had fun taking the Staten Island Ferry and were glad to have our guide Mindy show us the ends and outs of the subway. Mindy was so knowledgeable, friendly and just an all-around top notch guide who ensure that we had a great experience!”

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Statue of Liberty & NYC Skyline Cruise - Freedom Liberty Tour - Hudson Yards, Chelsea, and the west side
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Statue of Liberty & NYC Skyline Cruise – Freedom Liberty Tour

10.Statue of Liberty & NYC Skyline Cruise – Freedom Liberty Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 1,499 reviews · 1 hour 15 minutes (approx.) · from $34

Sail from 455 12th Ave for a 75-minute English-language sightseeing cruise past the Statue of Liberty, One World Trade Center, the Brooklyn and Manhattan bridges, and more. A guide may add city stories, though narration can vary. WiFi, a restroom, and a snack bar are on board; a free shuttle serves several Manhattan attractions after the cruise.

“If you are looking for an experience where you can touch on everything to be seen from the Manhattan water front, this is the Cruise for you. It does not go into great detail, but it is just enough. I am a local and took my boyfriend. Price point was awesome, the guide did any AMAZING job and drinks were perfect.”

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NYC: Statue of Liberty Sunset Cruise Skip-the-Line Ticket - Close views of Lady Liberty from the water
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NYC: Statue of Liberty Sunset Cruise Skip-the-Line Ticket

11.Statue of Liberty Sunset Cruise Skip-the-Line Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 1,397 reviews · from $24

Sail from South Street Seaport toward the Statue of Liberty on a 90-minute New York Harbor cruise. You’ll pass the Brooklyn Bridge and Lower Manhattan, with pop music, an outdoor deck, and heated or cooled indoor seating. Drinks are available to buy. The ticket skips the box office, not the boarding line, and does not include a visit to Liberty Island.

“It was a great experience! We had a beautiful view of New York and the Statue of Liberty. The sunset was amazing! The boat ride was fun and they played really good music!”

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Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island Tour - Inside the Statue of Liberty Museum
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Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island Tour

12.Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 1,295 reviews · from $69

Visit Liberty Island and Ellis Island with a live guide, round-trip ferry service and admission to both museums. The guide leads you around the island grounds, then you can explore the immigration museum on your own. Guides named Daniel, Mike, Sarah and others have earned praise for lively, clear storytelling. Plan for airport-style security and plenty of walking.

“Beautiful but cold day dress warm. Jeff our guide was very knowledgeable and fun. My wife and I enjoyed it very much.”

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New York City: Statue of Liberty & Ellis Island Guided Tour - Seeing the Statue of Liberty up close
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New York City: Statue of Liberty & Ellis Island Guided Tour

13.Statue of Liberty & Ellis Island Guided Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 1,031 reviews · from $49

Take the ferry to Liberty Island and Ellis Island, with museum admission and a live guide in English or Spanish on selected options. Guides such as Stalina and Jay have helped bring the islands’ stories to life. Choose an audio-only option or add audio to a guided tour; allow time for security lines and independent museum visits.

“Our guide was excellent with a lot of information We enjoyed our trip immensely Our guide was very accommodating to us seniors”

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Statue of Liberty and New York City Skyline Sightseeing Cruise - From Pier 62 along Manhattan’s west side
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Statue of Liberty and New York City Skyline Sightseeing Cruise

14.Statue of Liberty and New York City Skyline Sightseeing Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 699 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $78

Board Classic Harbor Line’s 1920s-style yacht at Pier 62 for a 90-minute cruise on the Hudson River and through New York Harbor. Take in Lower Manhattan, Ellis Island, and the Statue of Liberty from an open bow or a climate-controlled cabin. One drink is included, and light snacks and extra drinks are available to buy.

“The crew was great! Worked with Abby to change our reservation to a later time . Was told by viator that later cruise was booked. Reached out to boat company and they had spots available. Lovely boat and cruise!”

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Private Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island Tour - Liberty Island: the statue and its museum
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Private Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island Tour

15.Private Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 656 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $139

Meet a private guide at Castle Clinton for a roughly four-hour visit to Liberty and Ellis islands. The ferry, island museums, and guide are included; crown and pedestal access are not. Guides such as James, Jim, Meri, and Charles have been praised for lively storytelling, humor, and adapting to families.

“James was awesome. He made the tour very fun! He was a wealth of information and was so personable. What a great experience!! Would highly recommend!”

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