Statue of Liberty Tickets & Tours: The 10 Best Options

1.Statue of Liberty & Ellis Island with Ferry

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

Take a self-guided ferry trip from New Jersey to Liberty Island and Ellis Island. Walk close to the Statue of Liberty, see the original torch in the Statue of Liberty Museum, and trace immigrant stories at the Ellis Island National Immigration Museum. Audio tours are available in 12 languages, and you set the pace at both islands.

“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

Meet at Castle Clinton for a guided visit to Liberty Island, the Statue of Liberty Museum, and, on the longer option, Ellis Island. Guide-led time covers the islands, while both museums are self-guided. Choose a two-hour Liberty Island visit or allow about four hours for both landmarks and the Ellis Island audio guide.

“Mark did a fantastic job giving us a tour of the Liberty island! His personality was perfect for the job, very captivating!”

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

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

Cruise from Pier 16 past One World Trade Center, the Brooklyn Bridge, Ellis Island, and Governor’s Island before pausing beside the Statue of Liberty for photos. Live English guides such as Debbie, Nathan, George, and Michael add history and humor. You get indoor climate-controlled seating, an outdoor deck, restrooms, Wi-Fi, and a multilingual audio guide.

“The tour guide was FANTASTIC and the views were obviously beautiful”

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

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

Cruise New York Harbor from Pier 83 for one hour, passing the Statue of Liberty, Ellis Island, One World Trade Center, and Manhattan’s bridges. You’ll have outdoor deck views, indoor climate-controlled seating, live English commentary, and an audio guide in eight additional languages. Guides such as David, Michael, Andy, and others add humor and local detail.

“Brilliant view of the statue, Manhattan and Jersey City. Excellent and knowledgeable tour guide (David)”

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5.Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island Guided Tour

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

Meet your English-speaking guide at Battery Park, ride the ferry to Liberty Island, and hear the story behind Lady Liberty. Choose a two-hour express visit or a four-hour option with the Statue Museum and Ellis Island. Guides such as Christian, Rob, Joe, and Charlie are praised for clear storytelling, humor, and family-friendly pacing.

“This tour was great! It was efficient and informative. Charlie shared lots of interesting background at both the Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island. 10/10 highly recommend!”

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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 for a fast 50-minute harbor cruise past the Statue of Liberty, Ellis Island, Brooklyn Bridge, and lower Manhattan. Live guides such as Debbie, Tim, Ian, and Danielle add history and humor, while indoor and outdoor seating, Wi-Fi, restrooms, and onboard snacks keep the ride practical.

“So much information about the bridges and Hudson River and just everything about lower manhattan and Brooklyn”

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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 guide at Battery Park, cross New York Harbor by ferry, and explore Liberty Island with stories about Lady Liberty and the Statue of Liberty Museum. Choose the two-hour express option or continue to Ellis Island for its immigration museum, audio guide, and family-history exhibits. Guides may include Joseph, Joe, Christian, Mindy, or Charlie.

“Leo was knowledgeable and shared this with us during the tour of the both islands during the Statue of liberty tour”

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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 at 24 Broad Street with a local guide such as Dave, Amy, Paul, Liz, or Justin. Walk Wall Street, Trinity Church, Federal Hall, the 9/11 Memorial, and Battery Park, then upgrade for a self-guided ferry visit to Liberty and Ellis Islands. Expect moderate walking, airport-style security, and no Crown, Pedestal, or 9/11 Museum entry.

“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 Sunset Cruise Skip-the-Line Ticket

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

Sail from Pier 16 around Lower Manhattan to the Statue of Liberty during the golden hour. You get open-air decks, panoramic indoor cabins, music, and a full bar for drinks. Host Debbie has earned special praise for her warm help, though narration is not guaranteed. This is a photo-focused harbor ride, not a Statue of Liberty visit.

“So much fun!! Really enjoyed seeing the sights and watching NYC light up at dusk.”

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10.Statue of Liberty & Ellis Island Guided Tour

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

Take the ferry from Battery Park to Liberty Island and Ellis Island, hear the story of Lady Liberty and American immigration, and enter both museums. Choose a live guide, such as Stalina or Emanuel when available, or use the audio option. Allow four hours at minimum, and longer if you want time to explore.

“Derrick was a very personable and knowledgeable guide. We appreciated his assistance and easy going manner.”

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