Statue of Liberty: Guided Express Tour + Roundtrip Ferry Ticket

About this experience

About Statue of Liberty: Guided Express Tour + Roundtrip Ferry Ticket This is a guided tour of Liberty Island, New York, combining a reserved-line roundtrip ferry from Battery Park with a live guide and admission to the Statue of Liberty Museum. The Statue of Liberty was a gift from France, dedicated in 1886, and stands at approximately 93 metres from ground to torch tip. The tour runs for around two hours, making it one of the more time-efficient ways to visit the island without sacrificing context or access. The ferry departs from Battery Park, and the crossing offers clear views of the Lower Manhattan skyline and New York Harbour. Your guide covers the history of the statue, its construction, and how the monument has changed since its unveiling, giving the crossing itself a purpose beyond transit. What to expect On Liberty Island, the tour follows the grounds with a live guide before moving into the Statue of Liberty Museum. Opened in 2019, the museum houses the original torch, replaced in 1986, along with the original copper face and sections of the early armature. These are among the few surviving components of the statue as Gustave Eiffel and sculptor Frédéric Auguste Bartholdi originally built it. If time allows, the itinerary includes a self-guided visit to Ellis Island and its National Museum of Immigration. Tickets cover the reserve-line ferry, Liberty Island access, and museum admission. Pedestal and crown access are not included. Battery Park and getting there The tour begins at Battery Park, at the southern tip of Manhattan, served by the 4 and 5 subway lines at Bowling Green and the 1 train at South Ferry. The park has been the main departure point for Liberty Island ferries since the statue opened to visitors in the late nineteenth century. For more options in the area, browse New York City tours or explore the full range of New York attractions to plan the rest of your visit.

Highlights

• Skip the queue with reserved ferry boarding from Battery Park
• Roundtrip ferry crossing between Battery Park and Liberty Island
• Live guide provides context throughout the two-hour island tour
• Admission to the Statue of Liberty Museum included
• Statue stands 93 metres from ground to torch tip
• Gift from France, dedicated in 1886, with over a century of history

What is included

• Reserved-line roundtrip ferry from Battery Park
• Live guide throughout the island tour
• Admission to the Statue of Liberty Museum
• Access to Liberty Island

Cancellation terms

Cancel for free until 24 hours before your visit date and get a full refund. Rescheduling is possible until 24 hours before your visit date.