New York City: Statue of Liberty & Ellis Island Ticket & Audio Tour
About this activity
- Audio tour and entrance ticket
- Yes
- Audio language
- English
- Route length
- 4 miles
- Duration
- 5h
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- •Explore the America's greatest symbol and historic immigration center with this in-app audio tour
- •Discover changing meanings of the Statue of Liberty and of being American throughout the past
- •Admire the unique architecture of the original immigration building, once the gate to America
- •Learn remarkable stories of immigrants from all over the world, their customs, and challenges
- •Touch the nose or foot of Lady Liberty's full-scale replica and feel for the scale of the statue
Welcome to one of the world's most famous and the most visited sights of all time, the Statue of Liberty. The symbol of freedom for all nations and a welcoming monument for millions around the world, "Liberty Enlightening The World" is truly a must-see attraction in New York City.
This fantastic self-guided audio tour offers an unforgettable historical experience, giving you an insight into what it was to be an immigrant in America one hundred years ago and what it took to start a new life in America.
This tour has two different parts: the first is the Statue of Liberty and the Liberty Island Grounds with a museum, and the second one is the Ellis Island Museum of Immigration located on nearby Ellis Island. You will get to Liberty Island from Manhattan's Battery Park via ferry with breathtaking views of the Manhattan skyline. The same ferry will take you later to Ellis Island, and you will have comprehensive audio guidance throughout the whole journey, from start to finish.
The Ellis Island Museum tells the story of more than 12 million immigrants that entered America between 1886 and 1924 through New York and how the Statue of Liberty was a reassuring sign that they had arrived in the "promised land".
Note! This tour is not affiliated with the Statue of Liberty Museum and the Ellis Island National Museum of Immigration but is provided by an independent creator. Tickets are included for the customers' convenience.
What's included
- Self-guided audio tour for your smartphone on the WeGoTrip app
- Detailed route from stop to stop with live GPS map on your smartphone
- Round-trip ferry service from and to Battery Park
- Entrance to the Statue of Liberty (grounds) and Ellis Island National Museum of Immigration
- Priority entry into the Screening Facility Queue
- Admission to the Statue of Liberty Museum
- Admission to the Ellis Island Immigration Museum
- Access to the grounds of Liberty Island and Ellis Island
- Access to the American Immigrant Wall of Honor
- Access to the Ellis Island Cafe
- Audio tours of Liberty and Ellis Island
- Roundtrip ferry service to Liberty Island (Statue of Liberty National Monument) & Ellis Island (Ellis Island National Museum of Immigration)
- /// New York City Guide
- /// Self-guided Downtown Walking Tour
- Discount on select attraction tickets
- Earphones — you should bring your own
- Food and drinks — purchase on your own at will
- Entrance to the Statue Pedestal and the Crown
- Earphones and smartphone are not included – bring your own
- In-person tour guide
- Access to the pedestal and crown
- Guided tour
- Locker
- •Your ticket is only good for the specific time and date printed on the ticket. You may cancel or reschedule the trip (based on availability) by calling at least 24 hours in advance.
- •To have enough time on both islands, choose a ticket not later than 1:00 PM.
- •It is best if you arrive not less than 30 minutes before your scheduled reserve time. The time on the ticket allows entry into the screening facility, not an actual vessel departure.
- •The American Family Immigration History Center, Bob Hope Library, and Temporary Exhibitions area are closed as of now.
- •Masks are required for security-check and for entering the ferry (must be worn at all times).
- •The tour is available only on the WeGoTrip app. This is a different app from the source or app you booked the tour if it's not WeGoTrip site or app
- •To ensure the quality of the download, please remember to do so before your visit
- •Please note that there is no staff at the meeting point or staff on site for this tour. You can start the tour at any time from the meeting point
- •An Android version 7.1+ or an iOS smartphone version 12+ is required for the audio guide. You will need around 100 MB of free space for the download
- •Dress according to the weather
- •Tours operate rain or shine
- •Strollers and wheelchairs are allowed
- •Authorized guides and service animals are welcome
- •Allow at least 3 hours to see both islands
- •2 PM priority entry will not allow enough time to visit Ellis Island
- •Kids under 4 get in free, no ticket needed
- •Guests 17 and under must be accompanied by an adult (25+)
- •/// Read Tiqets' [Manhattan City Guide](https://www.tiqets.com/static/assets/maps/nyc_booklet.pdf "Manhattan City Guide") for free
- •Mandatory airport grade security screening prior to boarding the vessel
- •Please check the [departure schedule](https://www.cityexperiences.com/new-york/city-cruises/statue/departure-schedule/) prior to your visit
- •Statue Cruises is the only authorized provider with access to the grounds of Liberty Island and Ellis Island
- •There are lockers available on the island for $2 (12 in x 12 in x 12 in size, quarters only)
- •The time that you choose is to join the queue to enter the Security Screening Facility, not a specific ferry departure. The wait time can be several hours, particularly during peak season, including summer, weekends, and holidays
- •Getting there (Battery Park):
- •Metro: 1 to South Ferry (last stop); 4 or 5 to Bowling Green
- •Bus: M1, M6 or M15 to South Ferry (last stop)
- •Ferries depart approximately every 25 - 30 minutes from the New York departure point
- •Please note that if you take the last boat, you won't have time to visit the two islands
- •Go to the meeting point: Castle Clinton National Monument
- •Show your smartphone voucher upon boarding
- •Please arrive approximately 30 minutes before the scheduled reservation time
- •Note: Please be aware of unauthorized ticket vendors in Battery Park who may try to redirect guests from using their tickets. Authorized staff are located inside Castle Clinton or assisting at the ferry boarding line.
Cancellation policies vary according to activity type. Please check the conditions of your required activity Entry ticket + Audio tour.
Frequently asked questions
Do I need the internet during the tour?
No. Download the tour in the WeGoTrip app in advance — it then works fully offline.
Do I need an app?
Yes. After purchase you get a link to download the free WeGoTrip app, where you take the tour.
What language is the audio guide in?
The audio guide is available in English.
How long does the tour take?
The tour takes about 5h.
How do I get my ticket?
Your entry ticket is delivered in the app right after purchase — no paper printout needed.
Is the tour suitable for children?
Yes. The self-guided format lets you go at your own pace, which works well for families.
Can I cancel my purchase?
Contact WeGoTrip support — refund conditions depend on the specific ticket.