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Visit Liberty & Ellis Islands
What you need to know, support the monuments.
Since the 1980s, the nonprofit Statue of Liberty-Ellis Island Foundation has partnered with the National Park Service to restore and preserve the Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island. Click HERE to learn more and support our mission.
Before You Go
Visit the National Park Service and Statue City Cruises websites for the latest information about operating hours and ticket availability.
Download the Foundation’s free Bloomberg Connects digital guide to make the most of your visit and to continue exploring the monuments’ histories in the future.
PLAN YOUR VOYAGE
How to purchase tickets.
Statue City Cruises is the ONLY vendor authorized to provide tickets and transportation to Liberty and Ellis Islands. No other ferry company can give you access to the Islands, monuments, and museums. Additional tickets are not needed to enter the Statue of Liberty Museum or Ellis Island National Museum of Immigration.
- To purchase tickets in advance, Go to StatueCityCruises.com or call 1-877-523-9849 (877-LADY-TIX).
- Tickets can be purchased in person at the Statue City Cruises ticket booths located in Castle Clinton in Battery Park (NYC) or at the ferry departure point in Liberty State Park in New Jersey.
Ferry schedules change seasonally and during periods of high tourism. Up-to-date schedules are posted on the Statue City Cruises website. To guarantee entry, purchasing tickets in advance is recommended.
Check out our blog post “The ONLY Way to Liberty Island.”
What's Included With Your Ticket
- Round-trip ferry service with stops at Liberty Island and Ellis Island.
- Access to the Ellis Island National Museum of Immigration and the Statue of Liberty Museum.
- Self-guided audio tours, which can be picked up on each Island. Content is available in 12 languages: Arabic, English, French, German, Hindi, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Mandarin, Portuguese, Russian, and Spanish. A family-friendly tour is also available, as are an American Sign Language (ASL) version and an Audio Descriptive (AD) version.
Find the Ferry
The ferry at battery park new york, ny.
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- Local 1 (7th Avenue Line) to the last stop – South Ferry
- Express 4 or 5 (Lexington Avenue Line) to Bowling Green
- Local R/W train from Brooklyn/Queens (Broadway Line) to Whitehall Street
- M1, M6 or M15 to South Ferry (last stop)
- From the East Side take the FDR Drive South to Exit 1, South Ferry/Battery Park
- From the West Side take the Westside Highway South (Route 9A) to Battery Park
- NOTE: Street and private garage parking is limited in the Battery Park neighborhood
The Ferry at Liberty State Park Jersey City, NJ
Link to map of Liberty State Park
- Take exit 14-B off the New Jersey Turnpike; follow signs to Liberty State Park
- Ample parking is available in Liberty State Park, for a nominal fee
By Public Transportation:
- Take the Hudson-Bergen Light Rail (HBLR) to the Liberty State Park Station; walk or bike one mile along Audrey Zapp Drive to the historic Central Railroad of New Jersey Terminal in Liberty State Park
- The HBLR is accessible via PATH at the Hoboken Station or Newport (Jersey City) Station
WHAT TO EXPECT
Liberty island.
Liberty Island is home to a beautiful park, an innovative museum, and America’s most iconic symbol of promise and possibility. As you explore the grounds, take in Lady Liberty from different angles noting her design details and how her appearance changes with the light.
The Statue of Liberty Museum is an experience unto itself. Full of incredible exhibits, the Museum gives color and context to the Statue and houses her original torch. Before you depart Liberty Island, be sure to visit the Liberty Vista atop the Museum for breathtaking views of the Statue and New York Harbor.
No additional ticket is needed to visit the museum.
Visitors to Ellis Island are given a unique view of American history. Beautifully restored to its peak operating period, the main building allows park-goers to step into Ellis Island travelers’ shoes for a sense of the immigrant journey.
At the Ellis Island National Immigration Museum, voyages come to life through a stunning collection of artifacts. Exhibits chronicle America’s immigration history from the 1500s through to today.
Visit the American Family Immigration History Center , located on the first floor, to discover your connections to Ellis Island. And while walking the grounds, explore The American Immigrant Wall of Honor , which celebrates immigrants of all eras.
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Statue City Cruises is the ONLY authorized official provider of tickets to the Statue of Liberty National Monument and Ellis Island. Please be aware that Street Vendors do NOT sell genuine Statue of Liberty tickets. Avoid Street Sellers.
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Ticket includes access to the Crown and Pedestal of the Statue of Liberty National Monument. Limited Tickets Available.
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- New York (Battery Park) Easy access via public transportation, including major subway lines and bus routes.
- New Jersey (Liberty State Park) Ample parking for cars and buses. Easy access from the New Jersey Turnpike and Interstate 78.
NOTE: You may depart from and return to different locations. However, once you return to either Battery Park or Liberty State Park, you may not reboard the ferry. Be sure to use the appropriate boarding location at each island.
Ticket includes access to the Fort Wood section of the pedestal of the Statue of Liberty National Monument and the Ellis Island National Museum of Immigration.
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Ticket provides access to the grounds of the Statue of Liberty National Monument and the Ellis Island National Museum of Immigration.
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See the other side of Ellis Island. The Hard Hat Tour Ticket offers a 90 minute guided tour of the unrestored Ellis Island Immigrant Hospital Complex. Tickets also include a self-guided Audio Tour headset as you tour around both Ellis Island and Liberty Island. The Hard Hat Tour Ticket allows you priority entry into the Screening Facility Queue which saves you time at the departure point.Note: When choosing your time, this is your entry into the Security Facility and not the Hard Hat Tour start time on Ellis Island. The wait time can be several hours, particularly during peak season including summer, weekends, and holidays. HARD HAT TOUR TIME REFERENCESecurity Check-inHard Hat Tour Start Time9:00 AM11:30 AM9:30 AM12:00 PM10:00 AM12:30 PM11:00 AM1:30 PM11:30 AM2:00 PM12:00 PM2:30 PM
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There are many aggressive, unauthorized ticket sellers who will try to sell tickets to the Statue of Liberty near Battery Park in NYC. These individuals will often try to scam people through misrepresentation and over-charging. We highly recommend purchasing tickets in advance. The only on-site location to purchase authorized tickets is the Statue City Cruises official ticket office inside Castle Clinton in The Battery. Plan ahead if possible, and avoid these scammers selling overpriced and/or fake tickets.
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Statue of Liberty - Pedestal Reservation
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Statue of Liberty - Crown Reservation
Required to access the crown of the Statue of Liberty
2024 Free Entrance Days in the National Parks
Come experience the national parks! All National Park Service sites that charge an entrance fee will offer free admission to everyone (other fees, including timed entry or reservation fees, may apply). Mark your calendar for these entrance fee-free dates:
- Monday, January 15 — Martin Luther King, Jr. Day
- Saturday, April 20 — First Day of National Park Week
- Wednesday, June 19 — Juneteenth
- Sunday, August 4 — The Great American Outdoors Act
- Saturday, September 28 — National Public Lands Day
- Monday, November 11 — Veterans Day
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Visit the Statue of Liberty National Monument and Ellis Island Immigration Museum. Ferry service to both Liberty and Ellis Island is the only way to get there. Tours sell out quickly to the Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island, so reserve your tickets now and avoid long lines.
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Visit the Statue of Liberty National Monument and Ellis Island Immigration Museum. Ferry service to both Liberty and Ellis Island is included with your ticket. Tours sell out quickly to the Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island so reserve your tickets now and avoid long lines.
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- Reserve Now. Popular days sell-out well in advance. Visit the Statue of Liberty on Liberty Island and the Ellis Island Immigration Museum on Ellis Island. The Ellis Hard Hat tour is also available.
- Did You Know? The Statue of Liberty National Monument and Ellis Island often have ongoing special exhibits, as well as special programs and tours, that may be offered on the day you visit. Learn More: Things To Know Before You Visit the Statue of Liberty
Experience the beauty and splendor of New York City aboard the Statue of Liberty ferry. Tour the grounds of Liberty Island and take the perfect photo of Lady Liberty.
Ellis Island is a symbol of American immigration. Tour the Ellis Island Immigration Museum and research your family history. View genealogy records of your ancestry.
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Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island
Statue of liberty and ellis island tour, the global award-winning tour of new york’s two most iconic landmarks, duration: 5 hours (4 hours guided).
- Expert guided tour of Liberty and Ellis Islands
- Timed-entry ferry tickets
- Incredible views of the Manhattan skyline and the Statue of Liberty
- Access to the Statue of Liberty Museum
- Audio guide for the Ellis Island National Museum of Immigration
- Insider tips on how to make the most of your visit to NYC
Why this tour?
This is the best possible way to experience the Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island. Along with thousands of five-star reviews, our tour was named the No. 1 cultural attraction in the world by Tripadvisor, based on customer reviews.
Come see why with this four-hour, expert-led tour of Liberty and Ellis islands. Get special access tickets to board the ferry, and enjoy the ride over as your New York guide entertains you with surprising true stories about the statue.
On the islands, your guide will take you on a walking tour to share more about each of these places and their role in America’s history. You can explore the Statue of Liberty Museum, visit the Ellis Island National Museum of Immigration, and more.
Stay as long as you like on Ellis Island and then return to Battery Park when you’re ready.
Be sure to take photos of the skyline and statue as you approach from the ferry. It makes for some of the most iconic NYC vacation photos.
Meeting at Castle Clinton
- First ferry from Battery Park 9:30 AM
- Last ferry from Battery Park 3:30 PM
This tour is accessible for wheelchairs and strollers. However, it is a walking tour once we’re on the islands, and the ferry may have limited seating. If you’re worried about mobility, we recommend contacting us for a private tour to ensure you get the same great experience and can go at your own pace.
The guided portion of the tour is about 4 hours. At the end of the tour, you’ll finish with a self-guided visit to the immigration museum. You can stay for as long as you want on Ellis Island before returning by ferry. We suggest allowing 5 hours total for this experience.
Yes, your ferry tickets to the islands and back from Castle Clinton at Battery Park are included with this tour.
The National Park Service doesn’t allow guiding inside the Statue of Liberty Museum or the Ellis Island National Museum of Immigration. However, your guide will help you prepare for your visits by telling you what you’ll see and how to navigate the museums.
We understand plans change. We offer a 100% refund or the option to reschedule up to 24 hours prior to your tour start time. Within 24 hours of your tour, we would have incurred hard costs and therefore cannot allow rescheduling or cancellation without costs.
Our tours run in all weather, and the ride to Liberty Island can be windy. Check the local forecast so you know what to wear. If we do have to cancel for severe weather conditions, we’ll let you reschedule or receive a full refund.
Tips are never expected but always appreciated. If you think your guide did a great job on your tour, a tip is a wonderful way to let them know.
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- Take advantage of timed-entry ferry tickets so you avoid the crowds and save time.
- Explore the Liberty Island grounds with your guide for beautiful views of the Manhattan skyline.