Statue of Liberty, Ellis Island, and 9/11 Memorial Guided Tour
From$79.99
4 hours
New York City, USA
About this activity
Experience New York's iconic landmarks with a guided tour of the Statue of Liberty, Ellis Island, and the 9/11 Memorial, including optional pedestal access for panoramic views.
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
Dive into New York City's rich history with this comprehensive guided tour. Begin at Liberty Island, where you'll marvel at the Statue of Liberty's grandeur and learn about its symbolism. Then, journey to Ellis Island, the historic gateway for millions of immigrants, and explore its museum to understand their stories. Conclude at the 9/11 Memorial, a poignant tribute to resilience and remembrance. Enhance your visit with optional pedestal access for breathtaking city views. This tour offers a deep dive into the city's past, making it a must-do for history enthusiasts and first-time visitors alike.
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
Free cancellation up to 1 days before the activity starts
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
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A very long day
Make sure you leave extra time. It lasted over one hour longer with no time to have a lunch Also tour guide walked very slow
Brian_PAug 15, 2026VIATOR
Awesome!!
New York City was awesome!! We loved every bit of our trip. We stayed on Staten Island about 25 minutes away from the ferry dock. Not the best part of town but we had no issues at all.
Frank_HAug 12, 2026VIATOR
The tour guide (Fabriz?)...
The tour guide (Fabriz?) ( older gentleman-green umbrella) was fantastic. Super funny and informative. The statue of liberty 🗽 was incredible
Maria_FAug 12, 2026VIATOR
First time visit
First time to New York and wanted to see Statue of Liberty, Ellis Island. Had a great time and experience.
Connector50006762838Aug 11, 2026TRIPADVISOR
Nope.
Disappointing. New York tours were both disappointing and a waste of my money. I wish I had just handled the sightseeing myself.
Stephanie_BAug 9, 2026VIATOR
Additional information
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