What is the cancellation policy for this tour?

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

How long does this tour take?

This tour lasts approximately 2 hours.

Ellis Island Family History Tour Walk with Your Ancestors

Q: Where does this tour start?

This tour starts at: 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:.

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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experience focuses on tracing your family’s immigration story using original ship manifests, immigration records, and historical documents that reveal their arrival and first steps in America.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 meaningful way to explore your heritage and understand the beginnings of your family’s American journey.

Each booking includes one in-depth genealogy research profile. 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 3–4 weeks of research prior to the tour.

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What's Included

✓ 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.

✗ Not Included

Ferry Tickets

Itinerary

Stop 1

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.

Stop 2

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.

Stop 3

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.

Stop 4

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 & End Point

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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:

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End Point