New York City skyline view from the water, featuring One World Trade Center.
Ferry boats on New York Harbor with Verrazzano-Narrows Bridge in the background.
Tourists photographing the Statue of Liberty from a ferry in New York City.
Guide speaking to tour group near Statue of Liberty.
Statue of Liberty on Liberty Island with tourists, New York City.

Statue of Liberty Express Tour with Skip-the-Line Ferry Tickets, New York

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Duration: 5 hours (approx.)

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Explore New York with the Statue of Liberty Express Tour, featuring skip-the-line ferry tickets for an efficient journey to Liberty Island. Starting at Castle Clinton in Battery Park, your guided tour offers fascinating insights about the iconic statue and its history as you sail over to your destination. Once there, delve deeper into what awaits inside the Statue of Liberty Museum with guidance from your knowledgeable guide.

This 2-hour guided tour saves your time and helps you avoid crowds with skip-the-line access to the ferry.

Begin your tour at Castle Clinton in Battery Park - once considered a possible site for the construction of the Statue of Liberty.

See the beautiful Manhattan skyline while you explore the Liberty Island Grounds.

Opt-in to visit the Statue of Liberty museum and watch the beautiful flames rising from Lady Liberty’s torch.

Gain access to Ellis Island and a guided tour there- housing the Museum of Immigration if you wish to extend your trip.

Skip the line ferry ticket

2-hour guided tour

Expert English-speaking tour guide

Ellis Island guided tour (optional)

Statue of Liberty guided tour (optional)

Meal inclusions

New York City skyline view from the water, featuring One World Trade Center.

New York City skyline view from the water, featuring One World Trade Center.

Enjoy a Guided Tour

Your tour will begin at Castle Clinton - a circular sandstone fort located in Battery Park. You will then skip the waiting lines to the ferry with your skip-the-line access ticket and depart to Liberty Island. On the ride over, your guide will interest you in facts about the Statue of Liberty and how it has transformed over the years. Once you reach your destination your guide will walk you through the grounds and inform you on what to expect before you enter the Statue of Liberty Museum.

Extend Your Exciting Trip

You will be given the opportunity to explore the museum after the guided portion of your tour. After the guided tour you can opt to visit Ellis Island and the Museum of Immigration and explore at your leisure.

Ferry boats on New York Harbor with Verrazzano-Narrows Bridge in the background.

Ferry boats on New York Harbor with Verrazzano-Narrows Bridge in the background.

Tourists photographing the Statue of Liberty from a ferry in New York City.

Tourists photographing the Statue of Liberty from a ferry in New York City.

Guide speaking to tour group near Statue of Liberty.

Guide speaking to tour group near Statue of Liberty.

Itinerary

  • Castle Clinton
  • Ferry to Liberty Island
  • Statue of Liberty
  • Ellis Island

Timings

Daily: 9am and 10am onwards

Statue of Liberty on Liberty Island with tourists, New York City.

Statue of Liberty on Liberty Island with tourists, New York City.

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The tour begins at Castle Clinton, located in Battery Park.
You have the opportunity to explore Ellis Island further with a guided tour, which includes visiting the Museum of Immigration if you wish to extend your trip.
Tours depart daily at 9 am and continue onwards from 10 am.
Yes, you have access to a skip-the-line ferry ticket which helps you bypass queues.
Meals are not covered by this tour, so you will need to arrange them separately.
An expert English-speaking tour guide will lead and inform you throughout your visit on Liberty Island.
This tour includes visits to Castle Clinton, Liberty Island with a skip-the-line ferry ticket, and an optional visit to the Statue of Liberty Museum. You can also opt-in for guided tours at Ellis Island and its Immigration Museum.
The guided part of your experience lasts for two hours.
Yes, an expert English-speaking guide will provide insights about the Statue of Liberty and its history during your journey over to Liberty Island.
Yes, visits to the Statue of Liberty Museum and a guided tour at Ellis Island are both optional additions to this experience.

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