Guided Tours

Ranger led Castle Williams tours

NPS Photo

Join a park ranger or volunteer to explore the many stories that the historic forts and the landscape tell about Governors Island.

Castle tours are scheduled, Wed. thru Sun. The times for Memorial Day weekend are 10:30, 12pm, 2PM & 3PM. Beginning May 28, 2025 the schedule will be 11am, 1pm and 3pm. Go to recreation.gov(see the link below) to reserve a spot. Fort Jay tours will be scheduled for Saturday and Sunday at 12pm and 2pm. Please check back here for updates and changes. Also check recreation.gov/
You can send any questions you might have to [e-mail]

SPECIAL NOTE-HOLIDAY MONDAY OPENING- The Forts will be open on Labor Day, Monday 9/1/2025. We will have regular hours and a weekend program schedule. That's 3 tours at the Castle and 2 tours at Fort Jay, just like Saturday or Sunday.

NOTE- For safety, Castle tours will not go to the roof if there is lightning in the area.

Governors Island National Monument, New York - Recreation.gov