Statue of Liberty Guided Tour with Roundtrip Ferry Ticket

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New York, USA

Non-refundable

This ticket cannot be cancelled and is non-refundable

About this tour

This guided tour starts at Battery Park, where you meet your guide and board the ferry across New York Harbor toward Liberty Island, taking in the Manhattan skyline on the way over. Reserve-line ferry tickets keep the boarding simple. Once on the island, your guide walks you through the grounds and the Statue of Liberty Museum, home to parts of the original statue. Admission to Liberty Island and the museum is included, and you're free to explore at your own pace afterward.

Highlights

Ferry across New York Harbor with open views of the Manhattan skyline and the statue itself.
Climb to the crown for panoramic views over the skyline and harbor (crown access reserved separately).
Visit the Statue of Liberty Museum to learn the story behind the monument.
Walk the grounds of Liberty Island, with Manhattan and Ellis Island across the water.
Hear why the statue endures as a symbol of freedom, democracy, and new beginnings.
A copper figure of a robed woman holding a torch and tablet, stepping over a broken chain.
Pair the visit with Ellis Island, the old immigration station just across the water, for a comfortable half day.

Places You Will Visit

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Included / Excluded

Live guide
Roundtrip reserve-line ferry ticket
Access to Liberty Island
Admission to the Statue of Liberty Museum

Good to Know Before You Visit the Statue of Liberty

The day begins at Battery Park in Lower Manhattan, where you meet your guide before boarding the ferry out to Liberty Island. There is no bridge or road to the island, so the boat is part of the experience, and the crossing gives you some of the best open views of the Manhattan skyline. Once ashore, your guide takes you around the grounds and into the Statue of Liberty Museum, where you'll find the original torch along with models and exhibits on how France and the United States built the monument together. A few spots on the island are worth seeking out for photos, especially the waterfront promenade facing Manhattan, which frames the statue against the skyline.

Beyond Liberty Island, the ferry route also calls at Ellis Island, home to the National Museum of Immigration, where more than 12 million people entered the country between 1892 and 1954. The restored Great Hall and the personal stories on display there round out the visit nicely. The Statue of Liberty is typically open 09:00 to 17:00, with last entry to the monument around 15:30, though hours shift by season, so it's worth checking the official ferry schedule before you go. The site closes on Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day. Dress for the harbor, since it runs cooler and windier out on the water than it does on the Manhattan streets, and leave yourself some buffer for the security screening and ferry lines, which run slow in summer.

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Local time 4:05 AM, UTC-04:00

Available Days / Times

Monday : 09:30, 12:30
Tuesday : 09:30, 12:30
Wednesday : 09:30, 12:30
Thursday : 09:30, 12:30
Friday : 09:30, 12:30
Saturday : 09:30, 12:30
Sunday : 09:30, 12:30

Last updated: Oct 23, 2026

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Important Information

Ferry tickets land you on Liberty Island and usually Ellis Island; sightseeing cruises only circle the harbor and don't stop on the islands.
The ferry is the only way onto the island. There's no bridge or land access, and all departures leave from Manhattan or New Jersey.
Crown access needs a separate reservation and often sells out months ahead.
Plan for 3 to 5 hours between ferry transfers, security screening, and exploring both islands.
If you're visiting several NYC attractions, a city pass or combo ticket may save time and money.
Guided options include narration and often priority ferry boarding.
Go early: ferries and security lines get busier later in the day, especially on weekends and in peak season.
Liberty Island and Ellis Island are wheelchair accessible, but the crown's narrow staircase is not suitable for those with mobility limitations.
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 allowed; tripods and commercial filming require permission.
No pets on the monument or islands, except service animals.

FAQs

How do I book this guided Statue of Liberty tour?

You can book directly online through our website, which secures your guide and your reserve-line roundtrip ferry ticket from Battery Park.

Where can I buy Statue of Liberty tickets?

Tickets can be purchased online in advance. On our website, you can compare verified ticket options, ferry access, and cruises to secure your visit in advance.

How do I get to the Statue of Liberty?

The island is reachable only by ferry. This tour departs from Battery Park in Lower Manhattan, where you meet your guide.

How long is the ferry ride to the Statue of Liberty?

The ferry ride takes about 15–20 minutes from both Battery Park and Liberty State Park.

What is included in this tour?

Your ticket covers a live guide, a roundtrip reserve-line ferry, access to Liberty Island, and admission to the Statue of Liberty Museum. Crown access is not included and must be reserved separately.

How far in advance should I book tickets?

It is best to book Statue of Liberty tickets weeks in advance, especially for crown access, which often sells out months ahead.

Are there any discounts available for Statue of Liberty tickets?

Check our website to compare available deals and ticket options.

What should I bring and wear?

Wear comfortable walking shoes and bring a light layer, since the harbor is noticeably cooler and breezier than Manhattan. Be ready for airport-style security screening before boarding.

Is the Statue of Liberty worth visiting?

Seeing the monument up close from Liberty Island gives you a completely different sense of its scale and meaning than viewing it from the city, along with open harbor views and the immigration history behind it.

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 exposure in the harbor weathered it to the pale green patina you see today.

Who designed and built the Statue of Liberty?

French sculptor Frederic Auguste Bartholdi designed the outer copper shell, and Gustave Eiffel engineered the iron framework that holds it upright. It was a gift from France, dedicated in 1886.

Why does the Statue of Liberty mean so much to immigrants?

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