Statue of Liberty Ferry + Manhattan Guided Walking Tour

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New York, USA

Non-refundable

This ticket cannot be cancelled and is non-refundable

About this tour

This combo pairs a small-group walking tour of Lower Manhattan with a ferry out to Liberty Island. Your guide leads you past more than 20 well-known sights, covering the stories and local character along the way. Afterward you board the ferry to Liberty Island, where you'll see the Statue of Liberty up close and work through the museum exhibits at your own pace with a multilingual audio guide. Note that the guide stays behind in Manhattan and does not join you on the island.

Highlights

Ride the ferry across New York Harbor with open views of the Manhattan skyline and the statue.
Climb to the crown for panoramic views over the harbor and the city skyline.
Work through the Statue of Liberty Museum to learn the story behind the monument.
Walk the promenades of Liberty Island, with Manhattan and Ellis Island across the water.
Stand beneath one of the world's most recognized symbols of freedom and new beginnings.
See the statue up close as a gift from France, dedicated in 1886 and standing on Liberty Island.
Pair the island with Ellis Island, the old immigration station, for a comfortable half day on the water.

Places You Will Visit

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Included / Excluded

Live guide
20+ top New York sights
Small-group walking tour
Statue of Liberty ferry ticket
Audio guide plus Statue of Liberty museum access

Good to Know: Liberty Island, the Statue, and Ellis Island

The walking portion starts in Lower Manhattan with your guide, then you'll head to the ferry on your own to cross New York Harbor to Liberty Island. The ferry is the only way onto the island, with departures from Battery Park in Lower Manhattan or Liberty State Park in New Jersey. Both points are served by subway and bus, and public transit is the easiest option since parking is tight. Build in extra time for the security screening, which is mandatory before boarding and runs airport-style, and expect lines to be longest midday and on summer weekends.

Hours at the Statue of Liberty typically run 09:00 to 17:00, with last entry to the monument around 15:30, though they shift by season and the site is closed on Thanksgiving and Christmas Day, so confirm first and last ferry times before you go. Once on the island, the open promenades give you the statue from several angles plus views back to the Manhattan skyline and Ellis Island, and the waterfront path facing the city is the best spot for photos. Inside, the Statue of Liberty Museum lays out the monument's origins, the France and United States collaboration behind it, and the engineering, with the original torch on display. Many ferry tickets also stop at Ellis Island, where the National Museum of Immigration occupies the restored station that processed more than 12 million arrivals between 1892 and 1954, including the historic Great Hall.

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Local time 3:04 AM, UTC-04:00

Available Days / Times

Monday : 10:00
Tuesday : 10:00
Wednesday : 10:00
Thursday : 10:00
Friday : 10:00
Saturday : 10:00
Sunday : 10:00

Last updated: Oct 23, 2026

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Important Information

Ferry vs cruise: ferry tickets land you on Liberty Island and usually Ellis Island; sightseeing cruises circle the harbor for close views but don't dock.
The ferry is the only way onto the island. There's no bridge or land access, and all trips leave from Manhattan or New Jersey.
Crown access is a separate reservation, extremely limited and often sold out months ahead.
Allow 3 to 5 hours overall for ferry transfers, security screening, and exploring both islands.
A city pass or combo ticket can save time and money if you're visiting several New York attractions.
Guided options add narration and often priority ferry boarding for a more structured visit.
Go early: ferries and security lines get busiest later in the day, on weekends, and in peak season.
Liberty Island and Ellis Island are wheelchair accessible, but crown access uses a narrow staircase unsuitable for limited mobility.
On sightseeing cruises, infants usually sit on a parent's lap unless a separate seat is booked.
Security screening is mandatory before boarding the ferry.
Large bags and certain items may be restricted at security screening.
No eating, drinking, or smoking inside the Statue of Liberty.
Photography is fine, but tripods and commercial filming need permission.
No pets on the monument or islands, except service animals.

FAQs

How do I book this tour?

You can book online through our website, which lists verified options so you can compare what's available before you reserve.

Can I buy tickets in advance?

Yes. Tickets are available online ahead of time, and booking early is recommended so you can lock in your preferred date.

How do I get to the Statue of Liberty?

Only by ferry, which departs from Battery Park in Lower Manhattan or Liberty State Park in New Jersey. There is no bridge or land route to the island.

How long is the ferry ride?

Plan on roughly 15 to 20 minutes from either Battery Park or Liberty State Park.

What does this tour include?

A live guide for the Manhattan walking portion past 20+ sights, the Statue of Liberty ferry ticket, and an audio guide with museum access on the island. The guide does not join you on Liberty Island.

How far ahead should I book?

A few weeks is wise during busy periods. Crown access, which is a separate reservation, often sells out months in advance.

Are there any deals available?

Check our website to compare the current ticket options and pricing.

What should I bring?

Comfortable shoes, water, sunscreen, and a camera. Keep in mind you'll go through airport-style security before boarding the ferry.

Is the Statue of Liberty worth a visit?

For most people, yes. Seeing it up close on the island, paired with the harbor crossing and the immigration history, is a different experience than spotting it from the skyline.

Why is the Statue of Liberty green instead of copper-colored?

The statue is built from copper, which started out a reddish-brown. Decades of weathering turned the surface the pale green you see today.

Who built the Statue of Liberty?

It was a gift from France, dedicated in 1886. Sculptor Frederic Auguste Bartholdi designed the outer shell, and Gustave Eiffel engineered the iron framework that supports it.

Can I go up into the crown?

Crown access is possible but very limited, reached by a narrow spiral staircase. It has to be arranged well ahead of time and is not suitable for visitors with mobility limitations.

Why does the statue hold a torch and a broken chain?

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