The 15 Best New York Ferry Trips & Harbor Tickets

1.Statue of Liberty & Ellis Island with Ferry

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

Take a self-guided ferry trip to Liberty Island and Ellis Island, starting from the booked departure point in New Jersey or New York. See Lady Liberty up close, view the original torch, explore the Immigration Museum, and use audio guides in 12 languages. Allow four to six hours.

“Great day out, very busy but well managed and flowed throughout the day. Had enough time at both the statue and Ellis Island.”

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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 your English-speaking guide at 1 Bowling Green, then ride the ferry to Liberty Island and Ellis Island. Choose a two-hour Statue of Liberty Express visit or a four-hour option with the Ellis Island Immigration Museum, audio guide, and free time.

“Liam was fantastic. He took the time to get pictures of each family in front of the statue during are free time part of the tour.”

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3.Wall Street Tour with 9/11 Memorial and Statue Ferry

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 367 reviews · 2 - 5 hours · from $39

Join an English-speaking local guide for a two-hour walk through Wall Street, Federal Hall, Trinity Church, the 9/11 Memorial, and Battery Park. Then take the ferry to Liberty Island at your own pace, with time for the museum and Ellis Island. Guides such as Tim, Liz, and James have earned especially strong praise.

“Awesome tour and guide (Tim); very knowledgeable and humorous about NYC. Would highly recommend”

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4.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, then ferry to Liberty Island and Ellis Island for the Statue of Liberty Museum, Immigration Museum, and classic harbor views. Choose basic ferry access, audio guides, a live guide, or an added Wall Street and 9/11 Memorial tour. Guides may include LeAnn, Nina, Vivian, or Sami Matar.

“Listen to the guide, stay close. My Father uses a scooter for more mobility. Everyone treated him like royalty.”

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5.Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island Tour with Ferry

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

Meet your English-speaking New Yorker guide at Castle Clinton, then take the ferry to Liberty Island and Ellis Island. You’ll learn the statue’s story, visit its museum, and explore the immigration museum with an audio guide. The 4-hour option adds a guided Ellis Island orientation.

“I loved this tour, it was very worthwhile, our guide was very explanatory and attentive!!!”

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6.Guided Bus and Walking Tour with Staten Island Ferry

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

See New York’s major sights from a climate-controlled bus, with guided walks at Central Park, Rockefeller Center, Fifth Avenue, and the 9/11 Memorial. Your English-speaking guide, such as Rachel, Kevin, or Steve, adds local stories before you ride the Staten Island Ferry for Statue of Liberty views.

“Brendan was a fantastic guide who really knew his onions. He knew so much about every landmark and everywhere in between. It was brilliant being driven on a warm, glass topped bus especially as it was -8 outside. Would highly recommend this trip, great value for money.”

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7.Brooklyn Bridge, Brooklyn Heights & DUMBO Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 45 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) Top rated

Start at Brooklyn Bridge City Hall at 9:30 am for a three-hour guided walk across the Brooklyn Bridge. Hear stories from guides such as Meredith, Lori, or Garrett, explore Brooklyn Heights and DUMBO, visit Jane’s Carousel and Time Out Market, and finish at Fulton Ferry Landing.

“Great tour with very kind, knowledgeable guide. Enjoyed it very much, but so cold that by the end we were frozen. All part of the wonderful experience of NYC. Highly recommend. The only small thing is that the full information on the website said that ferry tix back across at the conclusion of the tour were included. This turned out to be not the case and the lovely guide Michael seemed surprised that I mentioned it. See below: Enjoy a classic New York experience by walking across the Brooklyn Bridge • Uncover the industrial charm of Brooklyn's DUMBO neighborhood • Learn about NYC's history and culture from your guide •…”

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8.NYC 9/11 Museum and Statue of Liberty Ferry Tickets

★★★★★★★★★★3.5 · 40 reviews · 5 hours (approx.) · from $129

This five-hour New York experience combines the Statue of Liberty ferry, Ellis Island, and reserved entry to the 9/11 Memorial Museum. You get a 30-minute pre-ferry orientation and a self-guided audio guide in nine languages. Guide Leanne has earned special praise for her warm, personal storytelling.

“Our tour guide was so enthusiastic and knowledgeable about the sites. I really liked how we got to go and explore on our own for a bit. I just wish we had more time at Ellis island and Liberty.”

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9.Statue of Liberty & Pre-Ferry Express Tour

★★★★★★★★★★3.0 · 39 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $49

Meet at 24 State Street for a short Battery Park orientation, then take the ferry to Liberty Island and Ellis Island. Choose multilingual audio guidance or a live guide. You get close views of Lady Liberty, the Statue of Liberty Museum, the Great Hall, and wide harbor views, but not crown or pedestal access.

“We only did this because the regular ferry tickets were sold out. And for that reason, I would do it again. I told my daughter we were seeing the Statue of Liberty, so I was willing to pay for a Plan B. To that extent, it did serve its purpose. And the “tour guide” was nice. That’s about it. They tell you to arrive 15 minutes before your “tour “, but then tell you that you shouldn’t have been given that time, and after rushing then you have to wait around for over an hour. Saw this in other reviews. Your “tour” is two 10-min stops on your walk from…”

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10.Brooklyn Bridge and DUMBO Tour with East River Ferry

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 28 reviews · from $55

Join an English-speaking guide for a two-hour morning or sunset walk from Brooklyn Bridge City Hall across the Brooklyn Bridge into DUMBO. See the Washington Street photo spot, Jane’s Carousel, Empire Stores, and Fulton Ferry Landing, then use your included ferry ticket to reach Pier 11.

“This tour offers a fantastic walk across the iconic Brooklyn Bridge, followed by an exploration of DUMBO's charming streets and waterfront views, blending history and modern urban culture. This tour gives me the vibrant energy and scenic beauty of Brooklyn.”

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11.Statue of Liberty Roundtrip Ferry ticket

★★★★★★★★★★3.5 · 23 reviews · from $59

Start at Battery Park with a guide, then use roundtrip ferry tickets for Liberty Island and Ellis Island. You get Statue of Liberty Museum access and a 13-language Ellis Island audio guide. Guides such as Caesar and Leanne Littlestone have led especially memorable visits, but pedestal access is not included.

“The only thing we had from the guide was getting across the street with nonsense chit chat until he left us in the same eternal line as everyone else....the description of the tour said" skip the lines". It is a scam”

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12.Statue of Liberty Ellis Island with Pre-Ferry Tour

★★★★★★★★★★3.5 · 23 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $47

Meet near Battery Park for a 30-minute orientation, then take the ferry to Liberty Island and Ellis Island. Choose self-guided audio tours or an escorted option with a guide such as Leanne or Jacob. Expect museum entry, harbor views, airport-grade security, and no crown or pedestal access.

“There was a language barrier between us and our tour guide. He was very hard to understand and didn’t speak loud enough for my hard to hear friend even after being asked to talk louder. During our walk to the ferry we were told about facts we would have already learned from the audio guide once on both islands so there really isn’t a reason to pay the extra money for a guided tour either. Then once on Liberty Island we were rushed by being told to meet him back at the dock in one hour. There is NO WAY that is enough time to see everything on the island.…”

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13.Statue of Liberty & Ellis Island Guided Tour with Ferry Transfers

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 22 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $54

Spend about four hours visiting Liberty Island and Ellis Island from Battery Park. An English-speaking guide leads the key outdoor portions, handles ferry logistics, and provides headsets. You get general admission and museum entry, but pedestal and crown access are not included.

“We booked with City Wonders USA and our tour guide Rob was amazing. He was an actor and playwright so he not only gave us information on the Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island but so much detailed historical information and done very eloquently. It is so worth having a tour guide that takes you through all the lines and to the most important sights. Very good tour and well worth the price”

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14.Statue of Liberty Express Roundtrip Ferry Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★3.5 · 16 reviews · 2 to 4 hours (approx.) · from $79

Start with an orientation led by guides such as Nina, Matt, or Athea, then ride roundtrip ferries to Liberty Island and Ellis Island. You can explore both museums at your own pace, with optional 9/11 Memorial touring available. Crown and pedestal access are not included.

“Matt was our tour guide and he was wonderful, very friendly and personable and also very well versed in NYC lore. We had beautiful weather which made the tour even nicer. Would highly recommend visitors experience this tour”

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15.Statue of Liberty, Ellis Island Pre-Ferry tour

★★★★★★★★★★3.5 · 11 reviews · 2 to 4 hours (approx.) · from $109

Meet at 24 State Street for a Battery Park history walk, reserved ferry access, Liberty Island, Ellis Island, and a 13-language audio tour. Guides such as Estrella, Fabrice, Michael, Leanne, and Dean have made the history memorable, but confirm whether your booking includes an escorted guide or self-guided visits.

“The tour guide was extremely knowledgeable of everything. He was full of so much rich history that most people would probably not know or remember from so long ago. It was truly an amazing tour. Dean was wonderful.”

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