This is something that you must do while in NYC. However, do get a reserved ticket and try to get one for early in the morning. It gets very crowded going through security. However, the lines are well worth it. As a previous traveler mentioned, there are A LOT of steps. The elevator was broken the day we were there... more

Arrived at battery park to make the first ferry at just before 9. Well, we missed the first couple I guess. But there was no line for tickets, and a brief 15 minute line for the next ferry. Folks, you have to go early! Arrived at Liberty Island just before 9:30, in time for the ranger tour which I highly... more

Pay attention to those reviewers that say you should go early in the morning - they're right! We had 1:30 PM reserved monument tickets. That just meant we got IN LINE at 1:30. By the time we got thru the FIRST security line and on the ferry, it was at least 2:30. But, it was still worth it!! You aren't... more

Make reservation in advance via web in order to avoid the very long lines and in order to get to the statue it self. we loved the audio tour on Ellis Island more

The only reason I wanted to add a review is to let everyone know that they no longer allow you to go into the statue any longer. You can go up to the top of the pedestal, but that's it. My husband and I just got back. We had not prebooked. We just took the ferry and did not wait... more

Having just arrived back from our trip to New York and reading the reviews of a lot of the sights we saw, I must say I feel we either lucked out a lot on our trip, or we're just not as negative as a lot of other visitors! The Statue of Liberty/Ellis Island trip is really something you want to... more

Personally I would give the ferry to the island containing the Statue of Liberty a miss and take one of the other options to see it. Due to the extreme queues and ridiculous security you will end up queuing for 2 hours before you even get on the ferry to the island. Then you'll have a short ferry ride over... more

You absolutely must NOT buy a flexible ticket to go and see the Statue of Liberty. These sort of tickets are sold in the tourist offices and in hotels around Manhatten, but you will be queuing for absolutely ages. When you arrive at the ferry terminal, there are two lines. A line for people that have pre-booked and a flexible... more

For the incredible harbor views and historical significance of Lady Liberty and Ellis Island, you shouldn't miss this tour. Yes, it's almost always insanely crowded ... you will wait in several long lines and be subject to intensive security checks, but you won't regret this memorable experience. Know that Ellis Island is not a visually exciting place and children will... more