Statue of Liberty & Ellis Island Pre-Ferry Tour with Priority Boarding (Cut-off 24 Hours)

Enjoy priority boarding for the ferry to the Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island, following an informative orientation walking tour of Battery Park with a live guide. Discover the history and significance of the Statue of Liberty, then explore Liberty Island and Ellis Island with multilingual audio guides. For a more in-depth experience, upgrade to a fully guided tour available in English, Spanish, or French.

Your journey begins with a 30-minute guided tour of Battery Park, where you’ll learn about its rich history and key monuments. Located at the southern tip of Manhattan, Battery Park offers fascinating insights into the past, including Castle Clinton, a historic site built for the War of 1812. Your guide will provide essential information for your visit to Liberty and Ellis Islands before you board the ferry with priority access, bypassing long lines and saving valuable time.

Sail across New York Harbor to the Statue of Liberty, a symbol of freedom designed by Gustave Eiffel and gifted to the U.S. by France. On Liberty Island, use your self-guided audio headset to explore the island and the statue, gaining a deeper understanding of its history and cultural importance.

Next, journey to Ellis Island, home to the Ellis Island Immigration Museum, where you’ll learn about the immigrant experience and how this landmark processed millions of new arrivals to the U.S. It is believed that 40% of all current U.S. citizens can trace their ancestry to this island.

For a more immersive experience, upgrade to a fully guided tour where your live guide will bring the stories of Ellis Island and the Statue of Liberty to life in an engaging and personal way. Choose from options with guides in English, Spanish, or French.