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Ellis Island Family History Tour
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Ellis Island Family History Tour

4.6(5 reviews)
2 hour(s)
english
New York, United States

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  • Trace your ancestors’ journey from Europe to America
  • Learn about the immigrant experience through stories of trials and triumphs
  • Personalised family history presentation in a handcrafted leather case
  • Explore historic sites and public areas connected to Ellis Island
  • Gain insight into immigration records, maps, and ancestral documents
  • Stand on the grounds where millions of immigrants began their American journey
  • Expert guide shares historical context and brings your family story to life
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This immersive tour invites participants to explore the rich history of their family’s immigration journey from Europe to the gateway of America. Guests will trace the footsteps of their ancestors, learning about the challenges, triumphs, and resilience that defined their passage to a new life. Expert guides lead the experience, offering insights into historical events, social conditions, and personal stories that shaped each family’s migration. Visitors gain a deeper understanding of how their ancestors lived, traveled, and settled in a new world, making connections that extend beyond dates and places to the human experiences behind the history.

Each tour includes a personalized family history presentation carefully crafted for every participant. The presentation comes housed in a handcrafted leather case adorned with the family crest, offering a tangible and intimate connection to the past. As guests walk the grounds of Ellis Island, they experience the very environment where their ancestors first stepped onto American soil. This combination of historical exploration, personal storytelling, and visual presentation makes the tour a unique way to honor family legacy and heritage. It is designed to engage both adults and younger participants, offering a meaningful experience that brings history to life in a personal and memorable way.

What's Included
  • This tour is All-inclusive
  • Personalized family document research from Ellis Island
  • Vintage folder with family crest
  • Private guided two hour
What's Not Included
  • Personal expenses
  • Gratuities

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  • Pets
  • Travelers with Limited mobility impairments
  • Families with children
  • Groups of friends
  • Seniors and mature travelers
  • Physically fit travelers
  • Photography lovers
  • Couples

Tour limited for wheelchair access beyond public points

Arrive at meeting point at least fifteen minutes early

Guests under eighteen must be accompanied by an adult 

Have a camera ready to capture every special moment

Participants age must be 10 or above

This tour will have a maximum of 10 travelers

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