How to visit the Statue of Liberty (New York): schedules, prices

When planning your trip to New York, you already know that Statue of Liberty is one of essential visits.

Even if you don't plan to enter the monument, either by climbing the pedestal or even the crown, it is very worth it cross by ferry to Liberty Island and walk around the famous statue.

When you are next to the Statue of Liberty and see its imposing dimensions, this monument will be much more impressive.

During this pleasant walk through the gardens that surround the monument you will be able to enjoy great panoramic views of Manhattan.

Curiosities history of the Statue of Liberty in New York

The famous monument of the New York Statue of Liberty It was inaugurated in 1886 as gifts from the French to the Americans to celebrate the first centennial of the Declaration of Independence.

With its Meters 93 from the ground and 225 tons of weight, was designed by the French sculptor Frédéric Auguste Bartholdi, and its internal structure is the work of the also French engineer Gustave Eiffel, author of the famous Paris tower that bears his name.

considered Heritage awarded by the Unesco, is made in the image and likeness of the Colossus of rhodes, One Seven Wonders of the World.

How to Ferry to the Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island

For go to Liberty Island, where the famous statue is located, you have to take a ferry at Battery Park station, southwest of Manhattan.

It is also possible to cross to the Statue of Liberty from the area of New Jersey City, in front of the island of Manhattan, specifically from the ferry station Liberty State Park.

If, as is most common, you take the ferry from Battery Park, first it will take you to the Statue of Liberty Island and then it will pass through the ellis island, which you can also visit.

On the other hand, if you leave Liberty State Park, the ferry passes first Ellis and then take you to the Statue of Liberty.

The ferry company is Statue Cruises, and when buying the ticket in Battery Park, you are now purchasing the ticket to visit both islands, without a doubt, one of the main tourist attractions in New York.

What to see on Statue of Liberty Island

After ferry ride, at the moment of arrival to the Island of freedom It is advisable to walk from the ferry station along the promenade towards the gardens that surround the monument of the famous statue.

When you find yourself in the meadows that extend at the foot of the monument is when you can really appreciate its large dimensions and beauty.

During this walk you can also enjoy beautiful views of the bay and, above all, excellent panoramic views of the skyline from Manhattan.

Now if you want too visit the monument of the Statue of Liberty, given the great limitation of places that exist to access it, it is essential to make the reserve well in advance.

On the one hand, you can visit the area of statue pedestal, as well as the so-called Statue of Liberty Museum, and you can also access the terrace on the statue's pedestal.

Likewise, you should know that you can also visit the crown of the Statue of Liberty, after reopening in 2009, access to it was once closed after the 11/XNUMX terrorist attack.

Yes, said access is very limited, since you can only go up in groups of ten people, with a total of daily accesses for 240 people, so the reservation must be made months in advance.

Finally, after visiting the monument, at its foot you find a large store with the most unusual remembrances of the Statue of Liberty.

Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island Tour in Spanish

Facing your visit to Liberty IslandApart from doing it on your own, you have options to excursions in Spanish.

For example, sign up for a Tour to the Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island, in which accompanied by a guide in spanish You will visit both enclaves.

This tour lasts 4 hours and ferry tickets are already included in the price.

If you don't have much time, you have the option of making a Boat ride around the Statue of Liberty, in which in one hour you will see the panoramic views of New York and you will surround the Island of freedom.

Here are other options for buy tickets to visit Liberty Island.

Statue of Liberty Island Ferry Schedules

If you prefer to go on your own, the Ferry schedules to visit Statue of Liberty and Ellis Islands, from Battery Park, in high season they start at 9,30:16,30 a.m., with the last one-way service at XNUMX:XNUMX p.m.

As options for returning to Manhattan or New Jersey vary depending on the time of year, it is advisable Check the schedules on the Statue Cruises website

You have to keep in mind that the Complete tour of Liberty and Ellis Islands, if you include the access to the Statue of Liberty monument, it can take you up to five hours.

If you are just going to take a walk around Liberty Island and visit the Ellis Immigration Museum, it will take you between three or four hours, depending on whether you do the visits with an audio guide.

Prices and purchase tickets for the Statue of Liberty island ferry

The ticket prices to visit Statue of Liberty Island and Ellis Island They are 24 dollars for adults, 18 dollars for seniors +62 years old, and 12 dollars for children from 4 to 12 years old.

As include these entries are ferry tickets, the entrance to Immigration Museum on Ellis Island, the walk through the around the Statue of Liberty, access to the national monument and audio guide in spanish.

For access the pedestal of the aforementioned monument and its viewpoint, the price is the same, and if you also want climb the crown of the Statue of Liberty, you will have to pay an additional 3 dollars.

Keep in mind that the visit to Statue of Liberty and Ellis Islands are already included in the New York Pass tourist pass.

I advise you to consult the Statue Cruises website for last minute updates regarding pricing.