NYC: Statue of Liberty & Ellis Island Ferry & Audio Tour

Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island Audio Tour from Battery Park

This guided audio tour covers the history of the Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island, ideal for history enthusiasts and first-time visitors in New York Harbor.

Highlights

• Explore the history of the Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island
• Listen to an immersive audio tour reimagining the monument’s significance
• Discover stories of immigrant laborers and suffragettes
• Reflect on liberty’s legacy during the return ferry ride
• Access 10 bonus audio tracks with hidden histories and cultural context

Description

Start your tour at Battery Park, boarding the ferry alongside millions of past travelers including immigrants and activists. On Liberty Island, view the Statue of Liberty and visit the Statue of Liberty Museum.

Next, head to Ellis Island and explore the National Museum of Immigration, which welcomed over 12 million immigrants. The audio guide features five segments: preparing at Battery Park, ferry crossing to Liberty Island, exploring Liberty Island grounds, touring Ellis Island, and reflecting on the return ferry.

Additional bonus tracks provide deeper context on subjects such as Emma Lazarus’s poem “The New Colossus,” the monument’s builders, notable historical events, and cultural reinterpretations of Lady Liberty.

This audio experience combines storytelling, historical reflection, and soundscapes to offer a comprehensive understanding of these landmarks.

Includes

• Round-trip ferry tickets from Battery Park to Liberty Island and Ellis Island
• General admission to Liberty Island grounds and the Statue of Liberty Museum
• General admission to Ellis Island and the National Museum of Immigration
• Access to the official National Park Service audio guide
• Exclusive web-based companion audio guide

Excludes

• Access to the pedestal or crown of the Statue of Liberty
• Headphones (please bring your own)
• Food and drinks

Important Information

• Tickets and audio tour instructions are sent via email after booking
• Bring your own headphones and a fully charged smartphone
• The companion audio tour is accessible online; the official NPS audio guide is available on Liberty and Ellis Islands separately
• Allow 3–5 hours to complete both islands fully
• Security screening at Battery Park is required before boarding
• Bookings after 2:00 PM may not allow time to visit both islands; last ferry departs Ellis Island around 5:00 PM
• Minors (17 and under) must be accompanied by an adult 25 or older; visitors of all ages are welcome

Cancellation Policy

This activity is non-refundable.

For the best experience, book morning departures, bring headphones, and ensure your smartphone is charged to enjoy the full range of audio content.