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Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island Ferry Ticket, New York

Top pick USA, United StatesAllow 4–5 hoursGuided in English

Ride the official ferry across New York Harbor to Liberty Island and Ellis Island, with skyline views on the way. Walk around Lady Liberty and explore the immigration museum with the included audio guide.

Allow 4–5 hoursExplore at your own pace
Shared ferryKeeps the experience personal
EnglishLive guide or host
CancellationNon-refundable: tickets are issued for your chosen date and time

Highlights

  • A harbour crossing with views of the Manhattan skyline
  • Time on Liberty Island at the foot of the statue
  • The Statue of Liberty Museum
  • Ellis Island's National Museum of Immigration and the Great Hall
  • Audio guide on both islands

Full description

The ferry from Battery Park is the only way to step onto Liberty Island and Ellis Island, and the crossing itself gives you one of the best views of Lower Manhattan. On Liberty Island you can walk the promenade around the base of the statue and visit the Statue of Liberty Museum, which tells the story of how the statue was designed, built and shipped from France.

The ferry continues to Ellis Island, where the restored main building is now the National Museum of Immigration. Walk through the Great Hall where new arrivals were processed, and search for family names in the passenger records. An audio guide is included on both islands, and park rangers often lead short free talks.

Itinerary

  1. Security and boarding

    Pass airport-style security at Battery Park and board the ferry.

  2. Liberty Island

    Walk around the statue and visit the Statue of Liberty Museum.

  3. Ellis Island

    Explore the immigration museum and the Great Hall.

  4. Return

    Ferry back to Battery Park whenever you are ready.

Included

  • Round-trip ferry from Battery Park to Liberty Island and Ellis Island
  • Grounds access on Liberty Island
  • Entry to the Statue of Liberty Museum and the Ellis Island museum
  • Audio guide
  • Booking support from Voyzotrip

Not included

  • Pedestal and crown access (separate, limited tickets)
  • Food and drinks
  • Hotel transfers

Meeting point

Castle Clinton, Battery Park, Lower Manhattan (departures from Liberty State Park, New Jersey, can be arranged on request).The exact spot and your host's details arrive with your confirmation.

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Know before you go

  • Allow up to an hour for security screening at busy times; arrive early.
  • Large bags are not allowed on board.
  • Pedestal and crown access sell out far ahead and are not included.
  • Ferry times and the last departure change with the season.

Frequently asked questions

Can I go inside the statue?

Not with this ticket; pedestal and crown access are separate and very limited, but we can ask for them in your quote.

How long should I plan?

Most visitors spend four to five hours including both islands.

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