Ellis Island Tours at a glance
- Our pick: Statue of Liberty & Ellis Island: Reserved Ferry & Museum Access, US$ 59 per person (3h–5h, 4.81★ · 15,047).
- Top rated: Statue of Liberty & Ellis Island: Private NYC Tour with Ferry, US$ 325 per person (2h–4h, 4.97★ · 882).
- Also recommended: Statue of Liberty & Ellis Island: Guided Ferry Tour from NYC, US$ 59 per person (2h–4h, 4.70★ · 2,699).
Price per person across the 7 options priced per person: US$ 59–US$ 325 (median US$ 190). With 100+ reviews: 5 of 7.
Of the 7 options: 7 with live guides in English, 6 with free cancellation, 5 with instant confirmation, 6 kid-friendly, 4 private and 5 bookable last-minute.
How we rank: quality, number of reviews, availability, booking conditions and relevance to the topic. In the comparison table, our top 3 comes first. Price per person. “Top rated” = the highest score among options with at least 100 reviews.
Ellis Island Tours
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7 options
Statue of Liberty & Ellis Island: Reserved Ferry & Museum Access Reserved ferry tickets skip the lines at Battery Park. Guided tour of Liberty Island, self-guided Ellis Island museum with audio, 4 hours total. NYC history expert included. Every day · 09:00, 09:30 and 12:30 · All ages ★ 4.81 (15,047 reviews) Duration: 3h–5h Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 59 per person
Statue of Liberty & Ellis Island: Guided Ferry Tour from NYC Battery Park to Liberty Island ferry tour with Statue museum access. 4-hour option includes Ellis Island audio guide. Pre-reserved tickets included. Every day · 10:00, 11:00, 12:00, 13:00 and 14:00 · All ages ★ 4.70 (2,699 reviews) Duration: 2h–4h Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 59 per person
Statue of Liberty & Ellis Island: Private NYC Tour with Ferry Private Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island tour from Battery Park with round-trip ferry, museum access, and local guide. All entry fees included. Every day · 09:00, 10:00, 11:00 and 12:00 · From age 4 ★ 4.97 (882 reviews) Duration: 2h–4h Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 325 per person
Statue of Liberty & Ellis Island: Private Tour with Ferry Private 4-hour tour of Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island with guide, ferry tickets and Battery Park included. Expert storytelling, small groups, all entry fees covered. Every day · Every 15 min, 08:30 to 11:30 · All ages ★ 4.83 (424 reviews) Duration: 4h Live guide: EN · IT · FR ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 190 per person
Ellis Island: Hard Hat Hospital Tour & JR Art Access Step into Ellis Island’s abandoned hospital with a hard hat tour. Walk eerie corridors, see JR’s art, hear immigrant stories: includes guide & exclusive entry. Every day · 10:30, 11:30, 12:30 and 13:30 · All ages ★ 4.94 (252 reviews) Duration: 1h 30m Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 67 per person
Statue of Liberty & Ellis Island: Guided Tour with Photo Shoot Full-day Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island tour from Battery Park with local guide, photographer, and family history access. Small groups. Every day · 08:30 and 09:00 · All ages ★ 5.00 (14 reviews) Duration: 3h 30m Live guide: EN from US$ 195 per person
Ellis Island & Statue of Liberty Tour: Immigration Museum Walk the immigration museum with a guide, skip ferry lines from Battery Park, and get a photo shoot on the boat and at Ellis Island. Three hours. Every day · 09:00 · From age 18 ★ 5.00 (1 review) Duration: 3h Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 195 per person
All 7 options, side by side
✓ 2026-11-14| Option | Price | Duration | Rating | Days and times | Guide languages |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Statue of Liberty & Ellis Island: Reserved Ferry & Museum AccessOur pick | US$ 59 per person | 3h–5h | 4.81★ · 15,047 | Every day · 09:00, 09:30 and 12:30 | English |
| Statue of Liberty & Ellis Island: Private NYC Tour with FerryTop ratedPrivate | US$ 325 per person | 2h–4h | 4.97★ · 882 | Every day · 09:00, 10:00, 11:00 and 12:00 | English |
| Statue of Liberty & Ellis Island: Guided Ferry Tour from NYCAlso recommended | US$ 59 per person | 2h–4h | 4.70★ · 2,699 | Every day · 10:00, 11:00, 12:00, 13:00 and 14:00 | English |
| Statue of Liberty & Ellis Island: Private Tour with FerryPrivate | US$ 190 per person | 4h | 4.83★ · 424 | Every day · Every 15 min, 08:30 to 11:30 | English, French, Italian |
| Ellis Island: Hard Hat Hospital Tour & JR Art AccessGroup of up to 15 | US$ 67 per person | 1h 30m | 4.94★ · 252 | Every day · 10:30, 11:30, 12:30 and 13:30 | English |
| Statue of Liberty & Ellis Island: Guided Tour with Photo ShootPrivate | US$ 195 per person | 3h 30m | 5.00★ · 14 | Every day · 08:30 and 09:00 | English |
| Ellis Island & Statue of Liberty Tour: Immigration MuseumPrivate | US$ 195 per person | 3h | 5.00★ only 1 review | Every day · 09:00 | English |
By what you need
- Small groups (up to 15) (1): Ellis Island: Hard Hat Hospital Tour & JR Art Access (US$ 67 per person)
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