Statue of Liberty & Ellis Island Ferry Ticket-1st tour 8:30am
Overview
Highlights
- Save time by prebooking ferry tickets to Liberty Island & Ellis Island
- Pick a ticket option to suit your budget and travel style
- Choose a departure time that fits in with your schedule
Grab your ticket to the Statue of Liberty & Ellis Island in advance to avoid the long ticket lines. Enjoy a ferry ride to the Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island & Explore America’s most iconic landmarks. Choose between 4 options:
- Statue Standard Ticket: Enjoy a standard timed ferry ticket to Liberty Island and Ellis Island
- Statue Reserve Ticket Pre-ferry: Upgrade to include a pre-ferry orientation tour, multilingual audio tours and priority boarding for the ferry.
- Statue of Liberty & Ellis Island Guided Tour: Upgrade further to include an expert local guide on the ferry & around Liberty Island and Ellis Island
- Statue of Liberty, Ellis Island & 9/11 Memorial Guided Tour: Enjoy the most complete tour where you are guided around the 9/11 Memorial, Ground Zero & Wall St.
What's Included
- Entry to Statue of Liberty Museum on Liberty Island
- Entry to the Ellis Island National Immigration Museum
- Ferry tickets to Liberty Island & Ellis Island
- Multilingual audio tour for Liberty Island & Statue of Liberty (for Pre-Ferry/Ticket Only Options)
- Booking Fee
- Multilingual audio tour for Ellis Island (for Pre-Ferry and Ticket Only Options)
- Live tour guide on Liberty Island and Ellis Island (if Guided Tour options chosen)
- 30-minute Statue of Liberty and Battery Park Orientation Tour (for Pre-Ferry & Guided Tour options)
- Guided Tour of 9/11 Memorial, Ground Zero and Wall Street (if option chosen)
- Access to the pedestal or crown of the Statue of Liberty
- Gratuities
- Live tour guide inside the Ellis Island Museum
- Live tour guide inside Statue of Liberty Museum
Meeting Location
State Street
New York, NY 10004, USA
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
What To Expect
Battery Park
30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Liberty Island
1 hour 30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Statue of Liberty
15 minutes • Admission Ticket Included
Statue of Liberty Museum
15 minutes • Admission Ticket Included
Ellis Island
30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Ellis Island Immigration Museum
30 minutes • Admission Ticket Included
Wall Street
20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
North Pool 9/11 Memorial
40 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Wheelchair accessible
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with mobility issues
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Audio tours are available in English, French, German, Spanish, Portuguese, Italian, Japanese, Mandarin Chinese, Hindi, Korean, Russian and Arabic.
- Family friendly audio tours designed for children ages 6-10 are also available in the same languages.
- A mandatory airport grade security screening is conducted prior to boarding the ferry. This means no open containers, alcohol, weapons, large bags, luggage or scooters are allowed.
- Minors (17 or under) must be accompanied by an adult (25+)
- This tour operates in all weather conditions, so please dress accordingly
- Due to local regulations, the Statue of Liberty Museum, Ellis Island, and the Ellis Island Immigration Museum may not be open on the date of your visit
- February 2025 – Due to construction, priority ferry boarding is temporarily suspended
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 15 travelers
Frequently Asked Questions
(7)Q: Will I get seasick on Statue of Liberty & Ellis Island Ferry Ticket-1st tour 8:30am?
A: If you have any doubts about becoming seasick on the water, we recommend taking a Dramamine® Motion Sickness Relief tablet the night before your trip. Some people recommend taking it the night before your cruise and then again that morning so you will not feel so drowsy. Read more Feb 2023
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