The 6 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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