Half-Day Liberty Island Guided Walking Tour with Entry to The Statue of Liberty & Ellis Island
Sail across the waters of New York Harbor to Liberty Island on a half-day guided adventure. Explore the Statue of Liberty Museum and hear its captivating history from your expert guide. Learn about Lady Liberty’s significance as you admire the iconic skyline, Brooklyn Bridge, and more. Stand near the original torch and delve into its story. Then, board the ferry to Ellis Island, where your guide sets the stage before you explore this historic site at your pace, uncovering immigration stories and tracing family names in passenger records.
Inclusions
- Valid for one infant (0–1), one child (2–14) or one adult (15+)
- Half-day Liberty Island guided walking tour
- Pre-reserved tickets to Statue of Liberty Island (exterior access)
- Pre-reserved tickets to Ellis Island with museum entry
- Expert English-speaking local guide
- Official audio guide on Ellis Island
- See the beautiful NYC skyline with views of Lady Liberty
- Small group experience (maximum 25 people)
- Available every day: Tours held at 11am–3pm
- Bookings valid to 1 July 2025
Pricing & availability
Things to know
Things don’t always work out, so enjoy peace of mind knowing that the following cancellation options are available to you.
- Up to 1 day before your chosen date - 100%
- Up to 7 days after purchase - 100%
Cancellations
- Cancellations received greater than 24 hours prior to tour commencement are fully refundable
- Cancellations received within 24 hours of tour commencement are nonrefundable. Amendment requests are subject to availability and price changes
- Late arrivals and no-shows are non-refundable. This is applicable to any tour participant who fails to arrive, or arrives after the tour departure
Changes to bookings
24 hours’ notice is required to change a booking you have made
Every day
Availability:
- Available every day: Tours held at 11am–3pm
- Not valid: Public holidays including Thanksgiving, 25 December, and 1 & 2 January
- Bookings valid to 1 July 2025
- Departure Point: 1 Bowling Green, New York City, 10004
- Guests can choose to stay on Ellis Island and return on their own or take the ferry back to Battery Park with guide at the conclusion of the tour
- Please ensure you are at the ferry location 15 minutes prior to departure. Late arrivals will not be refunded
Please Note:
- This tour does not include access to the Statue of Liberty’s Crown and Pedestal
- This is a walking tour; guests should be able to walk at a moderate pace without difficult
- Please allow up to four hours for this experience, including travel time
- Food and drinks are not included. Any excess amount must be paid directly to the vendors
- Gratuities (for your guide) are not included
- This tour is conducted in English only
- First ferry access is not available for this tour. Set departure times apply
Terms & Conditions:
- All participants will be required to go through an airport-style security check during the tour; no luggage, weapons or food (except for water in a clear bottle) are allowed. Confiscated items will not be returned
- Bags and backpacks must be stored in a locker at Liberty Island from USD$2 at site
- Itinerary is subject to change depending on availability and weather conditions
- Due to circumstances beyond Walks’ control, sites may occasionally close. Every effort is made to stay as close to the itinerary as possible but substitutions/omissions may be necessary
- Walks cannot be held accountable for any tour cancellations or changes caused by weather conditions, road hazards, or other unexpected circumstances that may impede the scheduled tour
- Ferry rides are subject to weather conditions and may be cancelled or altered at the discretion of the operator for passenger and crew safety
Please Note:
- Bookings for this offer are limited and subject to availability. Not valid with any other offer
- Entire value must be used in one visit; any unused portions will be forfeited, and cannot be used at a later date
Important:
- The destination you are travelling to may have health, insurance and vaccination requirements in place. Please ensure you stay up to date with any requirements prior to your visit
- We reserve the right to modify prices for marketing and commercial reasons. Please note that full terms and conditions apply. Full terms and conditions are located on the terms and conditions page of our website
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