Statue of Liberty & Ellis Island Tickets

About this experience

Book Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island tickets with a round-trip ferry and see two of New York's most important landmarks in one day. The ferry leaves from Battery Park at the southern tip of Manhattan, with a New Jersey departure also available, and stops at Liberty Island and Ellis Island. Your ticket includes priority entry to the ferry screening queue, access to both islands, the Statue of Liberty Museum and the National Museum of Immigration on Ellis Island, and a self-guided audio tour in 12 languages. What is included Every option includes the round-trip ferry, entry to Liberty Island and Ellis Island, the Statue of Liberty Museum, the National Museum of Immigration and the audio tour. The audio tour is available in Arabic, English, French, German, Hindi, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Mandarin, Portuguese, Russian and Spanish. You can choose a departure from New York or from New Jersey, and one New York option adds an English-speaking guided tour. Access to the Statue of Liberty pedestal and crown, the Ellis Island Hard Hat Tour, and food and drinks are not included. Liberty Island and the Statue of Liberty Museum The ferry ride across New York Harbor gives you classic views of the Lower Manhattan skyline before Lady Liberty comes into view. On Liberty Island you can walk around the base of the statue, a gift from France dedicated in 1886, and take photos from every side. The Statue of Liberty Museum has interactive galleries on how the statue was designed and built, and it displays the original torch, which was replaced in 1986. Ellis Island and the National Museum of Immigration The ferry continues to Ellis Island, where around 12 million immigrants were processed between 1892 and 1954. The National Museum of Immigration fills the restored main building, including the Great Hall where new arrivals waited for inspection. The exhibits follow people's journeys and first days in America, and the family history centre lets you search arrival records, which is a highlight if your own family came through New York. How entry works and how long to allow The time on your booking is your entry time for the security screening facility, not the ferry departure. Screening is airport-style and usually takes 30 minutes to an hour, and the ferry may leave up to an hour after your booked time. Allow at least three hours to see both islands properly. If you book one of the last ferries of the day, you may not have time to visit both islands. Your voucher arrives by email. Bring a valid photo ID, and follow the collection and boarding instructions on your final voucher. Cancellation and planning tips You can cancel free of charge up to 24 hours before your visit for a full refund. Weekday mornings are usually the least crowded time to go. Bring a reusable water bottle, sunglasses and sunscreen, and pack a light jacket because it can get chilly on the ferry. All bags are screened before boarding. Children aged 17 and under must be with an adult aged 25 or over. Lower Manhattan is full of things to do once you are back on land. The 9/11 Memorial and Museum is a short walk from Battery Park. For the skyline from above, book the Empire State Building observation deck or Edge observation deck tickets. If you only want to see the statue from the water, the Statue of Liberty sightseeing cruise is a shorter option.

Highlights

• Visit Liberty Island and Ellis Island on one round-trip ferry ticket
• Skip the long line with priority entry at the ferry screening facility
• Explore the Statue of Liberty Museum and the National Museum of Immigration
• Self-guided audio tour in 12 languages
• Choose a departure from Battery Park in New York or from New Jersey
• Upgrade to an English-speaking guided tour (selected option)

What is included

• Round-trip ferry from New York or New Jersey (as per option selected)
• Priority entry at the ferry screening facility queue
• Access to Liberty Island and Ellis Island
• Statue of Liberty Museum and National Museum of Immigration
• Self-guided audio tour in 12 languages
• English-speaking guided tour (selected option only)

Not included

• Statue of Liberty pedestal and crown access
• Ellis Island Hard Hat Tour
• Food and drinks (available to buy)

Before you go

The time on your booking is your entry time for the security screening facility, not the ferry departure. The ferry may leave up to an hour later. Airport-style screening usually takes 30 minutes to an hour, and all bags are screened. Allow at least three hours to see both islands. The last ferries of the day may not leave time for both. Bring a valid photo ID and follow the collection and boarding instructions on your final voucher. Bring water, sunglasses, sunscreen and a light jacket for the ferry. Children aged 17 and under must be with an adult aged 25 or over. Pedestal and crown access and the Ellis Island Hard Hat Tour are not included.

Cancellation terms

You can cancel free of charge up to 24 hours before your visit for a full refund.