90 MinutesFee applies
Tour the Hospital Complex
Ellis Island Part of Statue of Liberty National Monument
Visit the Hospital and Contagious Disease Ward on Ellis Island.
If you are planning on spending an afternoon on the island, consider taking a guided tour through the unrestored hospital area known as the Infectious and Contagious Disease Ward. These 'South-Side' buildings are normally closed off to the general public, but you can make a reservation to tour them when booking your ferry tickets. The "Hard Hat Tour" will give you an insight on where immigrants would have stayed for long periods of time when they were not healthy enough to enter the country.
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Museum ExhibitsImmigration
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Duration
90 Minutes
Duration Details
Walking tour is 90 minutes in length.
Fees
The tour costs $53 for adults and $49 for seniors. This price includes the ferry and audio tour for both Liberty and Ellis Island.
Fees Apply
Yes
Seasons
Winter, Spring, Summer, Fall
Time of Day
Day
Accessibility
The unrestored buildings do not comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) requirements at this time. Participants must be able to climb stairs. We regret that visitors with wheelchairs or scooters are not permitted on the tour at this time. Participants should expect to be on their feet for 90 minutes. Wear comfortable, closed-toe shoes. Sandals, flip-flops, open-toed shoes, and high heels are not permitted.
Pets
No
Reservations
Yes — Reservations are made through Statue Cruises and are for a specific time and date. Be aware that there are many restrictions to this tour, and it is the participant's responsibility to be aware of and adhere to the rules. Save Ellis Island reserves the right to refuse entry to the tour or remove any participant who does not comply. Tour participants must stay with a Save Ellis Island guide at all times. Unauthorized entry of areas off the guided tour will be considered trespassing. Violators will be subject to arrest and prosecution. Each participant must wear a hard hat, which will be provided by Save Ellis Island for use during the tour. Each participant is to sign a waiver before taking this tour, and anyone under the age of 18 must have a parent/guardian sign the waiver for them.
Age Info
All participants must be 13 years of age or older. Participants under the age 18 years old must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian at all times during the tour.
Location
National Museum of Immigration