New York Harbour by Ferry: 5 Ways Across

1.Statue of Liberty & Ellis Island with Ferry

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 18,683 reviews · 5 hours · from $19Our pick

Board a Statue City Cruises ferry from Liberty State Park in Jersey City and explore Liberty Island and Ellis Island at your own pace. Your $19 ticket includes round-trip transport, multilingual audio guides, the Statue of Liberty Museum, and the Ellis Island National Immigration Museum. Plan on four to six hours, plus airport-style security.

“It was so gorgeous on top! Dont think anything needs to be improved!!”

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2.Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island Guided Tour with Ferry

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 2,189 reviews · 2 to 4 hours (approx.) · from $59

Meet at 1 Bowling Green, then cross New York Harbor to Liberty Island and Ellis Island. Your English-speaking guide handles ferry entry and adds stories about Lady Liberty and immigration. Choose a two-hour Statue of Liberty visit or a four-hour option with Ellis Island, its museum, and audio guide. Crown and pedestal access is not included.

“The guide Joe was awesome. It was well worth the money. He knew the history. He knew how the system works. Felt at ease immediately.”

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3.Statue of Liberty Ellis Island Ferry Ticket with Upgrade Options

★★★★★★★★★★3.5 · 291 reviews · 4 to 5 hours (approx.) · from $49

Start at Battery Park, pass airport-style security, and ferry to Liberty Island and Ellis Island. Choose basic audio tours, a local guide, or an added Wall Street and 9/11 Memorial walk. Guides such as LeAnn, Nina, Vivian, Sami, and Cesar have led past departures, but the exact guide varies.

“Cesar was a great guide. He provided us with some historical information. We didn’t had to do any lines to get through”

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4.Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island Tour with Ferry

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 243 reviews · 2 - 4 hours · from $69

Meet your English-speaking guide at Castle Clinton, then ride to Liberty Island for a guided look at the Statue of Liberty and its museum. The 4-hour option adds a guided orientation on Ellis Island and time for its immigration museum, audio guide included. Guides such as James, Charly, Jay, and Owen are praised for lively stories and sharp historical detail.

“Our guide Jay, was very passionate about all he talked about. Extremely interesting to listen to, as well as knowledgeable on all aspects of the tour. He was also helpful and would answer any questions posed. Libby & Baden Australia”

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5.Guided Bus and Walking Tour with Staten Island Ferry

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 209 reviews · 6 hours · from $79

Spend six hours touring New York by climate-controlled bus, with short guided walks at Central Park, Rockefeller Center, Fifth Avenue, and the 9/11 Memorial. Your English-speaking guide adds city stories along the way, then you ride the Staten Island Ferry for Statue of Liberty views. Lunch at Gansevoort Liberty Market is on your own.

“Steve was very knowledgeable of all NY related history. Betty is the best driver ever!”

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