Ellis Island Family History Tour Walk with Your Ancestors

Duration2h

Free cancellationFull refund up to 24 hours before

TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted

LanguagesEnglish

Private tourOnly your group will participate

Overview

Discover the exact moment your family member arrived in New York. Step into your family member’s story at Ellis Island. This immersive experience focuses on tracing your family’s immigration story using original ship manifest, immigration records, and historical documents that reveal their arrival and first steps in America.

During the tour, you’ll walk the same grounds where immigrants were once processed and learn how these records connect to your family’s past. Blending history with personal discovery the tour offers a way to explore your heritage and understand the beginning of your family’s American journey.

Each booking includes one in-depth genealogy research profile for one family member. Additional family members may be added upon request.

Please note: Access to Ellis Island requires a mandatory round trip ferry ticket, which is not included and must be purchased separately. This experience involves 2 weeks of research prior to the tour

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Ellis Island Family History Tour Walk with Your Ancestors

Up to 11 guest

What's included

Personalized family history presentation
Each booking includes one in-depth genealogy research profile.
Knowledgeable private guide for two hours
Beautifully crafted book detailing family journey
$599 includes a private tour for your family or group, plus one genealogy research profile.

Ferry Tickets

What to expect

Ellis Island Immigration Museum
1h · Admission ticket included

Travelers explore the Ellis Island National Museum of Immigration, visiting the main exhibition halls where millions of immigrants were processed. The guide explains the immigration procedures, shares historical context, and helps guests understand how family records and ship manifests document their ancestors’ arrival in the United States.
Ellis Island Immigration Museum
30m

Visitors walk through the historic Great Hall of the Ellis Island Immigration Station, where immigrants once waited for inspection. The guide explains medical and legal screening processes and highlights the significance of this space in the American immigration journey.
American Immigrant Wall of Honor
15m

Travelers visit the American Immigrant Wall of Honor, a commemorative monument displaying engraved names of immigrants who contributed to the United States. Guests learn about the legacy of immigration and the importance of preserving family heritage.
Ellis Island
15m

Guests walk across the historic grounds of Ellis Island, learning about the original buildings, hospital complex, and daily life of immigrants during processing. The guide provides historical insight while visitors take in views of New York Harbor

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

We encourage you to arrive 10 minutes prior to the tour departure time so you can get acquainted with your guide before the tour begins.

Tour meeting point:
At the front of Castle Clinton National Monument, 21 Battery Place, New York, NY 10004
Transportation options to the tour meeting point:

End point

We encourage you to arrive 10 minutes prior to the tour departure time so you can get acquainted with your guide before the tour begins.

Tour meeting point:
At the front of Castle Clinton National Monument, 21 Battery Place, New York, NY 10004
Transportation options to the tour meeting point:

Additional information

Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Specialized infant seats are available
Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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