
Statue of Liberty: Pedestal Express and Ellis Island
Experience
- Travel on the Liberty Island ferry with reserved time tickets
- Visit the Statue of Liberty Monument with guaranteed access to the Pedestal
- Enjoy a fully narrated and guided tour of the Statue of Liberty
- Upgrade to the VIP Experience and enjoy a small group, live guide, and personal headset radio on Ellis Island
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Pedestal access is extremely popular and a limited number of tickets are issued each day. Save time and guarantee your access inside the pedestal with this unforgettable Statue of Liberty experience. Choose the Pedestal Express for a self-guided tour of the Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island, with an introduction from your guide outside. Upgrade to the Deluxe Guided Tour and your guide will remain with you for your visit to Ellis Island.
Ellis Island is home to America’s Immigration Museum and was the spot where tens of millions of immigrants took their first steps towards becoming Americans and prepared to set out in pursuit of the American dream. Your visit to Ellis Island will take you through their journey, as you experience each step of their inspections and examinations like the Great Hall, Stairs of Separation, and the Kissing Post.
- Reserved time ferry ticket
- Round-trip fare
- Admission to Statue of Liberty, Pedestal, and Museum
- Admission to Ellis Island and The National Museum of Immigration
- Live guided tour of the Statue of Liberty
- Live guided tour of Ellis Island (VIP small-group option only)
- Self-guided Ellis Island and Immigration Museum tour with pre-recorded audio tour (3-hour express option)
- Gratuities (optional)
- Live guided tour of Ellis Island (3-hour express option)
Prepare for the activity
One Battery Park Plaza New York City Cross streets: State Street and Pearl Street Meet on the plaza outside Starbucks. There are several in the area so be sure it is the one listed here. Please do not enter Battery Park. Proceed directly to the meeting location above where your guide will be waiting for you with your tickets. If you are having difficulty finding the meeting location on the morning of the tour please call for assistance as soon as possible. Directions to the departure location: There are several options via the NYC Subway. Option A: Take the #4 or #5 train to Bowling Green station. Option B: Take The R train to Whitehall Street. Option C: Take the #1 train to South Ferry (last stop).
Open in Google Maps ⟶• The tour operates in all weather conditions unless ferry service is suspended or canceled due to dangerous conditions
• Please check the weather and dress accordingly
• If the tour is canceled due to weather conditions, customers will have the chance to re-book, pending availability, or receive a full refund
• Please note that waiting times will be longer for later start times
From US$ 74.99 per person
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