Statue Of Liberty Skip The Queue Ticket with Audio Guide Tour
Overview
Your adventure begins with a scenic ride across New York Harbor, offering stunning views of the Statue of Liberty and the Manhattan skyline. Our tour takes you to two iconic destinations that define the American spirit: Liberty Island and Ellis Island. At Liberty Island, you’ll visit the Statue of Liberty Museum. Here, you can explore three interactive galleries that chronicle the statue’s fascinating history—from its design and construction to its role as a global symbol of freedom. Visit Ellis Island, the gateway for millions of immigrants to the United States. The Ellis Island National Museum of Immigration will transport you back in time, offering a chance to walk through the same halls where people from all over the world first arrived in America. With the included audio guides, you’ll hear moving stories of hope, hardship, and new beginnings that make this place so special.
What's Included
- Skip the queue ticket - saving time by bypassing the general ticket lines.
- Ferry rides between Battery Park, Liberty Island, and Ellis Island and back to Battery Park.
- Entry to explore the outdoor grounds surrounding the Statue of Liberty.
- Admission to the grounds and the Ellis Island National Museum of Immigration.
- Access to the museum, which includes galleries that showcase the history of the Statue of Liberty.
- Audio guides for both Liberty Island and Ellis Island with historical facts and stories.
- Gratuities.
Meeting Location
Battery Park City
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 City
30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Liberty Island
30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Statue of Liberty Museum
30 minutes • Admission Ticket Included
Ellis Island
30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Battery Park City
30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- We encourage visitors to be prepared for warm weather.
- Wear light-colored, loose-fitting clothing and make sure to stay hydrated by drinking plenty of fluids throughout your visit.
- We recommend allowing additional time and keeping a flexible schedule to accommodate the ferry boarding process and passing through the Screening Facility.
- Keep in mind that 2:00 PM and 3:00 PM priority entry will not provide enough time to visit Ellis Island.
- Please note that there are no locker storage areas available at the Screening Facility at Battery Park.
- All minors (17 and under) must be accompanied by a responsible adult (25 years or older) at all times.
- All visitors boarding a Statue City Cruises ferry to Liberty and/or Ellis Island are required to go through security procedures at the Screening Facility.
- The time printed on your ticket indicates when you should join the queue to enter the security screening facility, not a specific departure.
- Battery Park is the departure point for this Audio guided tour.
Frequently Asked Questions
(5)Q: What's included in the price?
A: The following is included: Skip the queue ticket - saving time by bypassing the general ticket lines.Ferry rides between Battery Park, Liberty Island, and Ellis Island and back to Battery Park.Entry to explore the outdoor grounds surrounding the Statue of Liberty.Admission to the grounds and the Ellis Island National Museum of Immigration.Access to the museum, which includes galleries that showcase the history of the Statue of Liberty.Audio guides for both Liberty Island and Ellis Island with historical facts and stories. The following is NOT included: Gratuities. Read more Apr 2025
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Reviews
Average 5.00 out of 5 stars based on 6 traveler reviews collected by Cool New York City and partner sites such as Cool Destinations and TripAdvisor
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