Statue of Liberty Tours & Tickets: The 13 Best Ways Over

1.Statue of Liberty & Ellis Island with Ferry

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 18,683 reviews · 5 hours · from $19Our pick

Take a self-guided ferry trip to Liberty Island and Ellis Island, with multilingual audio tours and entry to both museums. See Lady Liberty’s original torch, trace immigrant arrivals at Ellis Island, and plan your own pace across roughly five hours. Departure options vary, so check your ticket carefully.

“transportation from Jersey city to the islands was very convenient, great views, plenty of parking.”

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2.Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island Tour: All Options

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 13,571 reviews · 3 to 5 hours (approx.) · from $69Top rated

Start at Castle Clinton with an English-speaking guide, then ferry to Liberty Island for the statue and museum. Choose an express visit or a longer route adding Ellis Island, its immigration museum, and an audio guide. Guides such as Jack, Joseph, Mark, and Meri have earned especially warm praise.

“Great Experience good tour guide. Weather was bit cold but not bad overall. Would love to do it again in summer.”

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3.Statue of Liberty Express Skip-the-Box-Office Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 4,873 reviews · 50 min · from $24

From Pier 16, enjoy a 50-minute harbor cruise past One World Trade Center, the Brooklyn Bridge, Ellis Island, and the Statue of Liberty. Guides such as Debbie, Nathan, George, and Michael add lively English commentary, while indoor cabins and an outdoor deck keep the ride comfortable in changing weather.

“My family and I LOVED the Liberty Cruise tour! Our guide was knowledgeable, entertaining and enthusiastic !!! Definitely worth the price! We got many memorable photos to kick off our family Christmas vacation!!!”

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4.Circle Line 1-Hr Statue of Liberty Skip-The-Line Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 3,342 reviews · from $27

This 60-minute Circle Line cruise brings you within about 100 feet of the Statue of Liberty, passes Ellis Island and One World Trade Center, and offers views of Manhattan’s skyline from outdoor decks or heated cabins. English commentary leads the trip, with audio guides in eight additional languages.

“Andy did a great job telling us about the different sites and explaining their history.”

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5.Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island Guided Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 2,765 reviews · 2 - 4 hours · from $59

Start at Battery Park with an English-speaking guide, then ferry to Liberty Island for Lady Liberty, skyline views, and the original torch. Choose the two-hour express visit or the four-hour option with the Statue of Liberty Museum and Ellis Island, explored partly at your own pace.

“An absolutely fantastic morning. Dan H. Was such a fun and informative guide. Told us all we needed to know with great humour. Really made us think about the Statue and Ellis Island. Thought provoking information about Ellis Island and how immigration made America. I couldn’t recommend this more. Thanks Dan. Victoria & Family from the UK.”

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6.Circle Line: New York City Statue of Liberty Super Express Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 2,625 reviews · 50 minutes (approx.) · from $24

Board at Pier 16 in South Street Seaport for a fast harbor loop with live English narration, outdoor views, indoor seating, Wi-Fi, and restrooms. Guides such as Debbie and Tim have kept the ride lively, while the boat pauses near Lady Liberty for clear photos. You return to the same pier.

“Definitely try it! Would easily recommend it to anyone that wants to experience New York from a different perspective! Nice scenery and great communication on the traveling sites!”

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7.Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island Guided Tour with Ferry

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 2,189 reviews · 2 to 4 hours (approx.) · from $59

Meet your English-speaking guide at 1 Bowling Green, then ferry from Battery Park to Liberty Island and Ellis Island. Choose a two-hour Statue of Liberty Express visit or a four-hour option with the Ellis Island Immigration Museum and audio guide. Guides such as Joseph, Joe, Charlie, and Christian add personal stories and practical help.

“Our tour guide Joseph was amazing and very knowledgable and made the trip very enjoyable. He looked after us throughout the tour, and told us some very interesting things. Thanks Joseph from Wendy & Jenny from London x”

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8.NYC City Tour: Statue of Liberty, 9/11 Memorial, Wall Street

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 2,059 reviews · 2 to 4 hours (approx.) · from $39

Start with guides such as Dave, Amy, Paul, Liz, or Justin in Lower Manhattan. Walk Wall Street, Federal Hall, Trinity Church, the 9/11 Memorial, and Battery Park, then upgrade for a self-guided ferry visit to Liberty Island and Ellis Island.

“Friendly knowledgable guide. Good info especially on Wall Street. Loved seeing the Fearless Girl, fun photo op! Wish we could have spent a little more time at 9/11 memorial pools in silence.”

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9.Statue of Liberty & NYC Skyline Cruise – Freedom Liberty Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 1,499 reviews · 1 hour 15 minutes (approx.) · from $34

Sail from Pier 78 for 75 minutes of Statue of Liberty and NYC skyline views, passing the Brooklyn and Manhattan bridges, Ellis Island, Hudson Yards, Chelsea, and Lower Manhattan. Guides such as Molly, Kevin, and Michael have led lively departures, with WiFi, restrooms, snacks, drinks, and a free post-cruise shuttle.

“The MC was great. He made the experience fun and informative. The vibe was light especially for the 1st time slot of the day.”

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10.Statue of Liberty Sunset Cruise Skip-the-Line Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 1,397 reviews · from $24

Cruise from Pier 16 around Lower Manhattan to the Statue of Liberty as daylight fades. You get open-air decks, panoramic indoor seating, music, and a full bar for drinks at extra cost. Staff members such as Debbie may help with photos, while the downloadable audio guide requires your own headphones.

“This was an absolute highlight of our trip, amazing sights and very reasonably priced.”

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11.Statue of Liberty & Ellis Island Guided Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 1,031 reviews · from $49

Visit Liberty Island and Ellis Island by ferry, with museum entry and either a live guide or audio guide. Guides such as Stalina, Jay, and Emmanuel have helped make the history clear and personal. Allow four hours at minimum, and longer if ferry lines are heavy.

“I didn’t expect to be so moved by the Statue of Liberty or Ellis Island, but the guide and the sights were really captivating. The large pics of the immigrants in the exhibits on Ellis Island were very intense and riveting. In those photos, Their history and hope were so evident on their faces. Such an amazing place.”

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12.NYC in a Day Tour: Statue of Liberty, Times Square and More

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 366 reviews · 6 hours (approx.) · from $89

This six-hour ExperienceFirst tour links Times Square, Rockefeller Center, Grand Central, the Financial District, Staten Island Ferry, and 9/11 Memorial. Guides such as Cale, Dan, Jim, John, and Mindy lead small groups through Manhattan by foot, subway, and ferry.

“This was a great way to see many of the sights on foot in a fun and informational way. Mindy was fantastic in her presentation of the historical places and the stories behind many of the things we saw. We had our kids with us, ages 11, 14, and 15, and the walking was manageable.”

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13.Express Sightseeing Bus Tour with Statue of Liberty Cruise Combo

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 337 reviews · 2 to 3 hours (approx.) · from $29

See Times Square, Greenwich Village, SoHo, Wall Street, and more by bus, then cruise past the Statue of Liberty from Pier 36. English commentary is offered, though audio reliability can vary. The tour lasts about 2 to 3 hours and ends at the pier.

“Avoid this company when we got to the destination there liberty cruise was not running so we didn’t use this, Viator refused a refund. This happened on 2 excursions we bought from here, loads of better sites about”

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