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Ellis Island Family History Tour Walk with Your Ancestors
Manhattan
Important Information
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Wheelchair accessible
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Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
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Service animals allowed
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Public transportation options are available nearby
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Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
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Specialized infant seats are available
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Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
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Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
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If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
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This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
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Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
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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experience focuses on tracing your family’s immigration story using original ship manifests, immigration records, and historical documents that reveal their arrival and first steps in America.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. ...
Highlights
2 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
2 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
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
Meeting Points
Departure
Castle Clinton National Monument
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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Ellis Island Family History Tour Walk with Your Ancestors
Manhattan
About
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. ...
Highlights
2 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
2 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
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
Meeting Points
Departure
Castle Clinton National Monument
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:
Return
Itinerary
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Ellis Island Immigration Museum
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.
1 hour
2
Ellis Island Immigration Museum
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.
30 minutes
3
American Immigrant Wall of Honor
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.
15 minutes
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Ellis Island
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
