Across the Atlantic: From Ireland to Ellis Island

Embark on a personalized tour and immersive experience where we trace your family’s roots from the homeland of Ireland all the way to Ellis island. Through meticulous research, we will uncover your ancestors ship records, land deeds, and historical documents in Ireland, revealing their journey across the Atlantic. Midway through the experience, we’ll present you with your family’s immigration records. Your tour culminates with a walk through the very grounds of Ellis Island, where millions, including your family, first set foot in America and finally, this unique tour blends history, heritage, and personal discovery, providing a deep connection to your family’s past while retracing the steps they took on their remarkable voyage to the New World.

We will bring your family onto the historic Ellis Island grounds, where we will present your family with a beautifully crafted book detailing their journey and arrival in America. After this personal presentation, your family will have the opportunity to explore the Ellis Island Museum on their own, walking through the history that shaped their ancestors’ path to a new life.

We encourage you to arrive 20 minutes prior to the tour departure time so you can get acquainted with your guide before the tour begins.

Tour meeting point:

📍 St. Brigid’s Church on the corner of 8th Street and Avenue B 10009

Transportation options to the tour meeting point:

1. Subway: Take line 6 to Astor Place Station, then walk 15 minutes to the tour meeting point.
2. Subway: Take the F line to 2nd Avenue and Houston Station, then walk 15 minutes to the tour meeting point.
3. Subway: Take the L line to 1st Avenue and East 14 Street Station, then walk 15 minutes to the tour meeting point.