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New York Ellis Island Family History Tour 2 hr

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  • New York City
  • 2 hrs
  • Updated November 2, 2026

Trace an ancestor’s arrival through historical records, then walk Ellis Island with a private guide on this personalized family history tour.

About this tour

Walk the Ellis Island grounds where millions began a new chapter in America, and connect those historic steps to your own family story. This New York Ellis Island Family History Tour pairs a private guide with personalized genealogy research to bring an ancestor’s immigration journey into focus.

Before your visit, research takes place over two weeks, using ship manifests, immigration files, and historical documents to explore one family member’s story. On the two-hour tour, hear how the records illuminate their arrival and first steps in America as you walk the island together. Your booking includes one in-depth genealogy research profile, a personalized family history presentation, and a beautifully crafted book detailing the family journey. Additional family members may be added upon request for $75 per person.

A mandatory round-trip ferry ticket is required to reach Ellis Island and is not included. Bring water, wear comfortable shoes, and dress for the weather. Follow the records, stand where history unfolded, and make your family’s past feel close on this New York Ellis Island Family History Tour.

Highlights

  • Trace your family’s immigration story through original records
  • Walk the Ellis Island grounds where millions entered America
  • Explore ship manifests, immigration files, and historical documents
  • Receive a personalized family history presentation and a crafted book

What's included

Included

  • Private guide for two hours
  • Personalized family history presentation
  • Beautifully crafted book detailing the family journey
  • One in-depth genealogy research profile for one individual

Not included

  • Round-trip ferry ticket

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Important information

  • Research takes place for two weeks before the tour
  • Additional family members may be added for $75 per person
  • Wear comfortable shoes and weather-appropriate clothing
  • Bring water
  • A mandatory round-trip ferry ticket is required to access Ellis Island and must be purchased separately

Frequently asked questions

How long is the tour?

The private tour lasts two hours.

Is the ferry ticket included?

No. A mandatory round-trip ferry ticket must be purchased separately.

What genealogy research is included?

Each booking includes one in-depth genealogy research profile for one individual.

Can I add more family members?

Yes. Additional family members may be added upon request for $75 per person.

How far in advance does research begin?

Research takes place for two weeks before the tour.

How this score is calculated

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