SHORT ON TIME, BUT STILL WANT TO TAKE THE HARD HAT TOUR? OUR NEW EXPRESS TOUR UNLOCKS ELLIS ISLAND’S ABANDONED SOUTH SIDE IN JUST ONE HOUR.

Available on Select Dates:
OCTOBER 31, 2025
NOVEMBER 21, 2025
NOVEMBER 28, 2025

Tour Schedule (3 tours per day):
11 pm to 12 pm
1 pm to 2 pm
3 pm to 4 pm

Our new Express Tour is now available for select dates this Holiday Season. Designed for visitors with limited time, this 60-minute experience offers a guided look inside Ellis Island’s abandoned hospital complex, focusing on key highlights and giving you an exclusive glimpse into spaces once used to care for immigrants.

Looking for the full story and a deeper dive? Consider our 90-minute Hard Hat Tour for a more immersive experience.

The tour meets at the information desk located on the ground floor of the Ellis Island Museum adjacent to the National Park Service information desk. When you get to the meeting location, please check in with your e-ticket.

Your ticket purchase directly contributes to the Save Ellis Island’s preservation efforts, so thank you!

Need more than 6 tickets? Check out our Group Tour! Need a different day or time? We run tours seven days a week, check out our Hard Hat Tour page for additional tours. We also offer Photography Tours and School Tours and Programs. Have a Question? Please call 201-332-8485 or email reservations@saveellisisland.org. You can also visit our Frequently Asked Questions page.

• Please make sure you buy a ferry ticket (sold separately) and you choose your tour date and departure location.
• Please note: The minimum age to take the Hard Hat Tour is 10 years old.