Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island Ferry with Audio Tour Access
Overview
This self-guided tour of the Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island offers a unique opportunity to explore these historic landmarks at your own pace. With round-trip ferry tickets from Battery Park, you'll gain access to both islands and their museums while enjoying special audio experiences. The exclusive web-based companion tour provides powerful narratives and emotional storytelling in addition to the official audio guide. Uncover hidden histories, modern protest stories, and personal journeys that continue to shape America today. Learn about immigrant laborers who built the statue, suffragists who challenged its meaning, and activists who still gather beneath its torch. Unlike traditional tours, this immersive experience blends soundscapes, bonus tracks, and a cinematic script to help you feel the weight of history—past and present. Whether it’s your first visit or a return trip, this tour will leave you informed, inspired, and newly connected to a symbol the world thought it knew.
What's Included
- General admission to Ellis Island and the National Museum of Immigration
- General admission to Liberty Island grounds and the Statue of Liberty Museum
- Round-trip ferry tickets from Battery Park to Liberty Island and Ellis Island
- Exclusive web-based companion audio guide
- Access to the official National Park Service audio guide
- Access to the pedestal or crown
- Headphones or mobile data access (please bring your own)
- Food and drink
Meeting Location
Statue of Liberty
Liberty Island, New York City, New York 10004, United States
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
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Statue of Liberty
2 hours • Admission Ticket Free
Statue of Liberty Museum
1 hour • Admission Ticket Free
Ellis Island
1 hour • Admission Ticket Free
Ellis Island Immigration Museum
1 hour • Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Wheelchair accessible
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
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Activity code: C-152424P17
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Average 3.00 out of 5 stars based on 2 traveler reviews collected by Cool New York City and partner sites such as Cool Destinations and TripAdvisor
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- General admission to Ellis Island and the National Museum of Immigration.
- General admission to Liberty Island grounds and the Statue of Liberty Museum.
- Round-trip ferry tickets from Battery Park to Liberty Island and Ellis Island.
- Exclusive web-based companion audio guide.
- Access to the official National Park Service audio guide.
- Access to the pedestal or crown.
- Headphones or mobile data access (please bring your own).
- Food and drink.
There is no minimum age for this tour, so bring your wee one along for an adventure. This tour requires at least one adult to accompany children..
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Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island Ferry with Audio Tour Access is as follows:
- Wheelchair accessible
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island Ferry with Audio Tour Access will be included in your confirmation email from Cool New York City. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024What's Included
- General admission to Ellis Island and the National Museum of Immigration
- General admission to Liberty Island grounds and the Statue of Liberty Museum
- Round-trip ferry tickets from Battery Park to Liberty Island and Ellis Island
- Exclusive web-based companion audio guide
- Access to the official National Park Service audio guide
- Access to the pedestal or crown
- Headphones or mobile data access (please bring your own)
- Food and drink
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Wheelchair accessible
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
