3,438 reviews

Statue of Liberty Express Tour

The quickest and easiest way to experience the statue
When
9:30 AM and 12:30 PM daily
Duration
3 hours (2 hours guided)
Meeting Point
North entrance of Castle Clinton in Battery Park (entrance facing the park, not the water)
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Statue of Liberty Express Tour
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Highlights

  • Learn how Lady Liberty has changed over the decades.
  • Pick up practical tips from your guide on how to make the most of your time in NYC.
  • Take advantage of reserved-time ferry tickets so you avoid the crowds and save time.
  • Get access to Ellis Island, home to the Museum of Immigration, if you want to extend your trip.
  • Explore the Liberty Island grounds with your guide for beautiful views of the Manhattan skyline.
  • Visit the Statue of Liberty Museum to see “flames” from the statue’s torch, part of its structure, and more.

What you'll do

We created this tour as a time-efficient version of our globally award-winning Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island Tour.

You get the same expert local guide who can tell you all about Liberty and Ellis Islands. You still get priority access to the ferry and a handcrafted itinerary to make your trip stress-free. And of course, you get to see Lady Liberty herself up-close on Liberty Island.

Enjoy all of that in just two hours.

This tour is for travelers with a busy schedule who still want to see the Statue of Liberty on the island — not just cruise around it like some boat tours offer.

We begin at Castle Clinton at Battery Park and end at the Statue of Liberty on Liberty Island. You’ll also have the opportunity to visit the Statue of Liberty Museum on Liberty Island with tips from your guide on what you’ll see inside.

Your trip to New York might be packed, but don’t skip the statue. Our express statue tour lets even the busiest travellers experience the rich legacy of this iconic attraction.

Itinerary

  • Castle Clinton

    The sandstone fort that doubles as our meeting point and a national monument

  • Ferry

    With beautiful views along the way

  • Statue of Liberty

    Where can tour the grounds and visit the Statue of Liberty Museum

  • Ellis Island

    An optional stop if you want to extend your trip

Statue of Liberty tour reviews

Excellent experience!

Jack was an excellent tour guide. He is not only a wealth of information regarding the history of New York, but also very funny. Couldn’t have asked for a better tour guide!

— Cody, February 2026

HIGHLY recommend

Sean is your guide of all guides! He brings the incredible stories to life with such fascinating details. Thank you, Sean!! You made this once-in-a-lifetime experience the best I could have hoped for!

— Jackie, October 2025

Phenomenal

The Statue of Liberty Express Tour with Ken was phenomenal! Ken made the experience a lot better with the information he provided, the stories he told, and the overall knowledge he had.

— Stephanie, May 2025

Great sightseeing!

I went on the express tour with my mom and had a great time! Our tour guide Mari was very knowledgeable and did an excellent job telling the history of the statue.

— Adrienne, April 2025

Great tour!

Family of 9. Did the express tour and it was fantastic! Our guide Mindy C was knowledgeable, engaging and made the tour a highlight of our trip!

— Owen, February 2025

Liberty Express

Erika was our tour guide, she is the best! Her being native to NYC was very valuable. She even gave recommendations for the rest of our trip.

— Katie, February 2025

Lady Liberty

What a great experience! We did the 2 hour express tour and our guide Jason was excellent. Definitely a must do! Thanks.

— Wayne, December 2024

Statue of Liberty Express Tour

My family of 4 had a wonderful time on this tour. Timothy was an excellent guide. His storytelling made our experience so much richer than if we had visited on our own. Highly recommend!

— Malena, October 2024

Statue Tour

Had a great tour with Joseph. The express tour was just right in terms of time. Highly recommend as a way to see the Statue of Liberty!

— Chris, October 2024

Meeting Point

Meet your guide outside the front entrance of Castle Clinton, the round brown brick building near the water in Battery Park. Your guide will be on the steps outside of the north entrance of the castle, wearing an orange hat. This is the entrance facing the buildings in Manhattan.

FAQs

We’ll be on our feet for most of the tour, and there are some stairs. The ferry ride over has some limited seating, and at Liberty Island, your guide will lead you on a walking tour of the grounds to point out the different sights. If mobility is an issue, please arrange for a private tour.
This tour is accessible for strollers and wheelchairs.
The guided portion of the tour is about 2 hours. You can stay as long as you want after the tour ends at Liberty Island and return to Battery Park when ready. Total time should be about 3 hours, but allow an extra hour if you plan to visit Ellis Island on your own. Your ferry ticket back to Manhattan is included with this tour.
You should plan for security screenings before entering the ferry. Persons and property are subject to search. Prohibited items include weapons, locking blades, tools, non-folding umbrellas, tripods, laptops, tablet keyboards, coolers, luggage, drones, sewing kits, lighter fluid, and anything propelled by aerosol.
The National Park Service doesn’t allow any guiding inside the Statue of Liberty Museum. Your guide will give you a thorough introduction to the museum so you can explore it on your own and know what to look for. The guided portion of this tour doesn’t include Ellis Island, where the immigration museum is located, since this is an express trip, though you’re welcome to visit on your own. If you’d like to visit Ellis Island with our guide, we recommend our Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island Guided Tour.
We understand plans change. You can always change your tour 24 hours or more before you tour. We offer a 100% refund up to 24 hours prior to your tour start time. Within 24 hours of your tour, we would have incurred hard costs and therefore cannot allow rescheduling or cancellation without costs.
Our tours run rain or shine, so please check the local forecast to plan. In rare cases when we have to cancel for extreme weather, we’ll offer you the chance to reschedule or give a full refund.
Tips are always appreciated but never expected. They’re a great way to tell your guide they did an awesome job and show your appreciation.
Meet your guide outside the front entrance of Castle Clinton, the round brown brick building near the water in Battery Park. Your guide will be on the steps outside of the north entrance of the castle, wearing an orange hat. This is the entrance facing the buildings in Manhattan.
No, these are not included in your tour. Guided tours are not allowed in the pedestal or crown at the Statue of Liberty.

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