Statue of Liberty, Ellis Island, and 9/11 Memorial Guided Tour
About this activity
Highlights
- Explore Liberty Island's iconic Statue of Liberty
- Discover Ellis Island's rich immigrant history
- Reflect at the solemn 9/11 Memorial
- Optional pedestal access for panoramic city views
- Expert guides sharing historical insights
Full description
Included / Excluded
- Guided tour of Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island
- Access to 9/11 Memorial
- Optional pedestal upgrade for Statue of Liberty
- Food and beverages
Meeting point
Start Location
Unknown location
Important information
Know before you book
- Optional pedestal access requires an additional fee and is subject to availability.
- Tour operates rain or shine; cancellations due to weather are rare.
- Photography is permitted, but tripods and selfie sticks are not allowed.
Know before you go
- Wear comfortable walking shoes for the tour's duration.
- Bring a valid ID for security checks at each site.
- Check the weather forecast and dress accordingly.
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Accessibility
- Wheelchair Accessible
- Stroller Accessible
- Service Animals Allowed
- Easy Public Transport
Good to know
- 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+)
- If you choose to upgrade to include 9/11 Museum entry, your timed entry to the Museum will be scheduled for after the guided walking tour.
- 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 boarding is temporarily suspended
- If there are only a few French-speaking or Spanish-speaking guests on the tour, you will be in a tour group with English speakers as well, and will have a bi-lingual guide who will give commentary in either both French and English, or both English and Spanish
Traveler reviews
#Statue of Liberty/Ellis Island with 9/11 Tour
I would not recommended this Tour/Excursion to anybody else as it is not exactly what one would expect. The tour is advertised as a guided tour. True to the words, you have a guide that basically show you where to board the Harbor Ferry, where to walk around the grounds, etc but lacks the “knowledge of a well informed and experienced Tour Guide” whom would be describing in detail the sights and points of interest. Our Guide-Martin was ill-informed, lacked the professionalism and friendliness of a Tour Guide. Not worth the money that we paid. Sad! 😟
Amazing Sites of the City with New Knowledge
My experience was amazing. Vivian our tour guide was very knowledgeable and thoughtful about the whole group.
Efficient and Knowledgable!!!
Gina was awesome! She was knowledgable about facts and history as well as the best places to sit for great views and avoiding lines!
Fabree was a fun tour guide - clearly enjoys his "job"
This tour was a LOT - we needed more time at Ellis Island, but overall, it was great to get to 4 iconic NYC attractions in one tour.
Positive Experience
Tour guide was knowledgeable & accommodating to person with limited mobility. I would recommend a microphone or voice projection device as it was sometimes difficult to hear the guide in places where there was external noise. All in all a positive experience.