Ellis Island Family History Tour: Walk in your ancestors footsteps
Embark on a personalized and immersive journey through Ellis Island, the historic gateway to America. On this unique tour, we’ll trace your family’s story, uncovering the very records that document their arrival and first steps in the New World.
Through meticulous research, we’ll present you with ship manifests, immigration files, and historical documents that bring your ancestors’ journey to life. Midway through the experience, you’ll stand on the very grounds where millions entered America, including your own family, and retrace the steps they once took no matter where in the world they began their journey
Blending history, heritage, and personal discovery, this tour offers a deep connection to your family’s past, providing a moving opportunity to walk in their footsteps and honor the beginning of their American dream.
Why Take This Tour?
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Tour Information
Tour Information
Price
$599 per family (any size)
Ferry tickets not included
Departure time
Choose a time that fits your plans – we’ll take care of the rest.
Meeting point
Castle Clinton entrance
Availability
Every day when weather permits
Duration
2 hours
Group Size
Any size.
What to Bring
Walking Shoes and seasonal clothing and water bottle.
Participation Requirements
All Ages
Included
Your family history is delivered in a beautiful leather case, embossed with your family crest.
Additional
Traveler’s must pay for their own Ferry Tickets
$25 per person
Round Trip
About Our Team
Every guide blends detailed historical facts with engaging anecdotes and unique insights. Their passion for telling authentic stories about historic events and everyday lives of iconic people who shaped the city will make you feel inspired, and you’ll leave the tour with a new found appreciation of New York City.
Find out Where We'll Take You and What You’ll See on This Tour
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.
Where to Meet Us and How to Get There
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:
📍 Castle Clinton National Monument, 21 Battery Place, New York, NY 10004
Transportation options to the tour meeting point:
- Subway: 4/5 to Bowling Green, R/W to Whitehall St, or 1 to South Ferry
- Bus: M15 or M20 to Battery Park
Frequently Asked Questions
As this is a unique, fully customized tour, please get in touch via the Contact Us page.
We will need four weeks to gather all the information
It may vary depending on each individual circumstance.
It’s an easy going tour with a relaxed pace and we will take occasional breaks.
Yes multiple
We strive to accommodate wheelchair users on our tours, however some places and buildings we visit may have limited accessibility. Contact us for more information.
