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
Itinerary
Meet your guide and prepare for your visit for the Statue of Liberty & Ellis Island. Visit historic Battery Park and Castle Clinton - one of the original harbor defenses
Visit this iconic statue in New York Harbor. (time includes the ferry ride)
Learn about immigration history at Ellis Island. (time includes ferry transportation from Liberty Island to Ellis Island)
You can retrace the steps of your ancestors at this famous landing point that welcomed millions of immigrants to the United States.
See the charging bull, the New York Stock Exchange and Federal Hall
We will visit Ground Zero & the 9/11 Memorial Pools where the Twin Towers rested. See the Survivor Tree and learn about the events surrounding the events of 9/11/2001
(Only included if you purchase option with timed 9/11 Museum Entry Ticket) Uncover the history of this somber event and see original artifacts. (Self Guided at conclusion of the guided tour) Most people normally spend 90 minutes inside the Museum
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
It was wonderful
Nina was so sweet and kind, he thoughtful explained everything and didn’t push us to do certain things if we didn’t want to. She made lively conversation and made the experience that much more enjoyable. She helped us get the best views and the best experience. Overall wonderful.
Great Way to See the Highlights
We took this tour on Memorial Day weekend and the weather was not the best, so the meet-up was a little confusing. Once we got underway and joined up with our tour guide, Nina, it was a great experience! Nina was very knowledgeable, answered all of our questions, and knew the ins-and-outs of the ferries and where to position us to get the best views.
No Customer Service
I can't speak about the tour because I had an issue and needed to reschedule. I called the number I was given multiple times. I didn't get an answer or a call back from the multiple times that I called. It would have been nice to get a call back to get some clarity on my options. When I didn't get a call back, I decided to make other plans and will not be doing a tour with them in the future.
Crsp
Lousy leader doesn’t speak English well, poor crowd control, don’t give us any information. We didn’t already know. Couldn’t hear him, voice too low. Worst waste of time ever.
Great time
Our guide Leann was so amazing. She was so fun to be around and so knowledgeable! We wanted to do it again just to hear it one more time