Statue of Liberty & Ellis Island - Exclusive Guided Tour in New York
New York, United States

Statue of Liberty & Ellis Island - Exclusive Guided Tour

Outty Ranking 66 5.0 · 44 traveler reviews3 hoursFrom $166

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Is Statue of Liberty & Ellis Island - Exclusive Guided Tour worth booking?

Statue of Liberty & Ellis Island - Exclusive Guided Tour is a 3-hour experience in New York, United States, from $166 per person. It scores 66 out of 100 on the Outty Ranking, which we label “Solid Choice, based on a 5/5 rating across 44 reviews. Cancellation is free up to 24 hours before the start time. Same-day spots are currently showing.

Outty Ranking
66 / 100
Rating
5/5 (44)
Duration
3 hours
From
$166 per person

Explore these New York landmarks on a 3 hour exclusive guided tour, for a walk through time when America embraced immigration more than ever. Follow in the footsteps of over 12 million foreigners seeking roads paved with

What you get

    About this experience

    Explore these New York landmarks on a 3 hour exclusive guided tour, for a walk through time when America embraced immigration more than ever. Follow in the footsteps of over 12 million foreigners seeking roads paved with gold in the New World on this tour of the Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island.

    What's included

    Included

    • PRIVATE GUIDED TOUR
    • PROFESSIONAL TOUR GUIDE
    • All Fees and Taxes
    • FERRY TRANSPORTATION TO ELLIS ISLAND & STATUE OF LIBERTY

    Not included

    • Lunch
    • Tour Price Does NOT Include Hotel Pickup or Drop-Off (We Recommend UBER or Taxi)
    • Tour Does NOT Include Gratuities (OPTIONAL)
    • GUIDING IS NOT PERMITTED INSIDE THE ELLIS ISLAND IMMIGRATION MUSEUM, THE VISIT IS SELF-GUIDED

    What you'll see and do

    1. Battery Park

      You will begin your tour at Battery Park, a public park located at the southern tip of Manhattan Island. Here, you will briefly see the attractions and monuments that the park contains and learn all about its history as one of the oldest parts of Manhattan.

      10 minutes here

    2. Castle Clinton National Monument

      Before making your way to Liberty Island, you will learn about Castle Clinton, a landmark representing not only the city’s growth but the growth of the nation. Built from 1808 to 1811, it was the first U.S immigration station where more than 8 million people arrived in the United States between 1855 to 1890.

      10 minutes here

    3. SeaGlass Carousel

      You will also pass the Seaglass Carousel, a fish-themed carousel that represents a symbol of recovery in the area, which suffered damage from Hurricane Sandy in 2012. You will be able to appreciate the carousel’s design, as design along with construction took nearly a decade.

      10 minutes here

    4. New York Harbor

      From here, you will board the ferry at the New York Harbour, part of the port of the New York. Lying at the mouth of the Hudson river, it is one of the largest natural harbours in the world.

      10 minutes here

    5. Statue of Liberty

      You will make your way to Liberty Island, located just off the southern tip of Manhattan Island. Here you will see the infamous Statue of Liberty, the highlight of your trip. You will learn all about her history and how she came to be on the island.

      60 minutes here · Admission included

    6. Ellis Island

      Next you will visit Ellis Island, an island that contains a museum and former immigration inspection centre. It was the nation’s busiest immigration inspection station from 1892 to 1954. *Ellis Island Immigration Museum is unguided* Guiding is not permitted inside the museum, but your guide will share all the information with you before you enter.

      60 minutes here · Admission included

    7. American Immigrant Wall of Honor

      During your time on Ellis Island you will see the American Immigrant Wall of Honour, a permanent exhibit of individual or family names. It is the only place in the U.S where an individual can honour his or her family heritage at a National Monument.

      10 minutes here

    Where it starts and ends

    Meeting point

    New York

    Meet at the Bronze statue ‘the immigrants’ (Luis Sanguino) in battery park, just southeast of castle Clinton

    Hotel pickup

    No pickup: everyone meets at the start point.

    Ends at

    Returns to the starting point

    Options you can book

    • SEMI-PRIVATE 8ppl Max. English

      Save money by booking a small group tour of 8 guests max. per guide This option NOT FOR WHEELCHAIRS.

    • Family Tour! for KIDS or TEENS

      Family Tour! for KIDS or TEENS

    • 9am Private Guided Tour

      9am Private Guided Tour Starting point: The Immigrants, 1973, South of Castle Clinton, The Battery, New York, NY 10004, USA

    Before you book

    Cancellation
    For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
    Languages
    en
    Ticket
    Mobile Only
    Runs on
    Every day
    Group size
    Up to 8 travelers per booking
    Operated by
    Babylon Tours New York City

    Know before you go

    • Wheelchair accessible
    • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
    • Public transportation options are available nearby
    • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
    • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
    • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

    Photos

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    What travelers are saying

    Outty’s summary of the themes that recur across 44 traveler reviews. Written by us, not quoted from reviewers.

    Knowledge and storytelling

    9 mentions

    Reviewers describe the commentary as informative rather than scripted.

    The guide

    4 mentions

    Travelers single out the guide as the reason the experience works.

    Traveler reviews

    44 verified traveler reviews for Statue of Liberty & Ellis Island - Exclusive Guided Tour. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.

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    G9783JVbarbm · August 2026

    Great experience

    Cherie was knowledgeable and a delight to spend 4 hours with.

    via Tripadvisor

    charlesf494 · August 2026

    Best tour ever!

    Everything was perfect, especially our Tour Guide, Charlie. Energetic and so knowledgeable. He brought the tour to life. Cannot compliment him enough. Highly recommend this tour. Be sure to ask for Charlie!

    via Tripadvisor

    J2023MUrebeccas · March 2026

    Charlie- Statue of Liberty tour— Amazing

    It was great. Charlie was wonderful and knowledgeable. He went out of his way to help us and was very personable and would do any your with him.

    via Tripadvisor

    JoeJ2396 · March 2026

    Ellis Island and Statue of Liberty Tour with Kevin

    Kevin was super knowledgeable and personable. We had our young son with us and he included him with everything so he stayed engaged. Kevin seemed to have interesting anecdotes and facts about everything we saw and was a great storyteller. A great day!

    via Tripadvisor

    alanaw855 · November 2025

    Charlie was awesome - great tour!

    Charlie was our guide on this tour and he was fantastic! We had my 9 year old daughter with us and he was really good about being sure to include her, ask her questions, get her thinking, and was able to bring the tour to a relatable level for her. Charlie was very knowledgeable, charismatic, and made sure we had the best experience. We wanted to see our family members names on the wall of honor at Ellis Island and he took us right to their spot! He was also gracious enough to offer up some great food spots and a list of activities that he thought would interest my 9 year old!

    via Tripadvisor

    Good to know

    Duration
    3 hours
    Free cancellation
    Up to 24h before
    Minimum age to book
    All ages
    Availability
    Bookable today
    Runs on
    Every day
    Price range
    $166 to $769
    Hotel pickup
    No pickup, meet at start point
    Booked in 30 days
    15
    Verdict
    Solid Choice

    Why this scores 66

    The Outty Ranking is a weighted composite. Here is how this experience performed on each component.

    Traveler sentiment (30% weight)92
    Review evidence (18% weight)48
    Booking momentum (14% weight)41
    Value for money (12% weight)23
    Listing quality (10% weight)65
    Local standing (8% weight)80
    Booking flexibility (8% weight)100

    Statue of Liberty & Ellis Island - Exclusive Guided Tour: questions travelers ask

    Practical detail on this experience, plus the wider planning questions for New York.

    How much does Statue of Liberty & Ellis Island - Exclusive Guided Tour cost?

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    Prices start at $166 per person. The final price depends on the date, the time slot and the number of travelers, and peak weekends in New York usually price higher than midweek mornings. Live pricing and remaining availability are confirmed on the booking screen before you pay.

    How long does Statue of Liberty & Ellis Island - Exclusive Guided Tour take?

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    Plan for about 3 hours from start to finish, not counting travel to the meeting point. Most travelers leave another 30 minutes on either side so the rest of the day in New York is not rushed.

    Is Statue of Liberty & Ellis Island - Exclusive Guided Tour worth it?

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    It holds an Outty Ranking of 66 out of 100, which we label "Solid Choice". That score blends traveler sentiment (5/5 across 44 reviews), the depth of that review evidence, recent booking momentum, value for money against comparable last minute in New York, and how flexible the cancellation terms are.

    Can I cancel or reschedule Statue of Liberty & Ellis Island - Exclusive Guided Tour?

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    Yes. Cancel free up to 24 hours before the start time for a full refund. Inside that window the booking is non-refundable, and no-shows are not refunded.

    Is Statue of Liberty & Ellis Island - Exclusive Guided Tour suitable for kids and families?

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    Yes, all ages are welcome. Families should still weigh the 3-hour running time, and strollers are easier on the earlier, quieter departures.

    How far in advance should I book Statue of Liberty & Ellis Island - Exclusive Guided Tour?

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    Around 15 people booked this in the last 30 days, so popular slots go early. Two to three weeks ahead is comfortable in shoulder season, while summer weekends and holidays in New York can sell out a month out. Same-day spots do open up when other travelers cancel, so it is worth checking if you are already in town.

    What should I bring or wear?

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    Bring photo ID, your booking confirmation on your phone, a refillable water bottle and comfortable shoes. Dress for the weather in New York and add a light layer if any part of the 3-hour experience runs outdoors or after sunset.

    Where does Statue of Liberty & Ellis Island - Exclusive Guided Tour start and how do I get there?

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    The exact meeting point and directions are on your voucher once you book, and they sit in central New York within reach of public transport. Arrive 15 minutes early: late arrivals are treated as no-shows by most operators.

    What are the best things to do in New York?

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    New York has more bookable experiences than any other city on Outty, and the quality spread is brutal. Observation decks are commoditised, so we score them on timed-entry reliability and sunset slots. Food tours and borough walks are where the ranking really separates operators, and the top scores in the city all come from small-group guides. On Outty we rank every New York experience on the same 0 to 100 scale, and alongside this one the highest scorers right now include Grand Canyon VIP Helicopter Tour, Half-Day Bus Tour of NYC Top Highlights, NYC Bus Tour of Brooklyn, Bronx, Queens: Art, Food & Sports. The city page groups everything into most popular, highest reviewed, last minute and family-friendly so you can build a day around what actually delivers.

    When is the best time to visit New York?

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    September to early November, and late April through June. Booking patterns follow the same curve: prices and queues climb in peak weeks, while shoulder season gives you better availability on the top-ranked experiences and more room to change plans.

    How many days do you need in New York?

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    Three full days covers the headline sights without sprinting. A workable rhythm is one anchor experience each morning, such as this one, an unhurried afternoon in a single neighborhood, then a food or nightlife booking in the evening. Five days lets you add a day trip outside the city.

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    Outty ranks and explains the experiences, then hands you to Viator to complete the booking with the operator directly. The price is the same as booking on Viator yourself, and Outty earns an affiliate commission on the referral, which is how the rankings stay free to read.

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