Private Tour

Isle of Man Ancestry Tour

Overview

Available languages

English

8 hours

Mobile ticket

In the 1800's there was a large emigration from the Isle of Man to countries such as Canada, Australia and the United States due to extreme poverty and opportunities that were being offered in the new worlds.

This tour is designed for those of you who are visiting the Isle of Man for family history and genealogy. This will include the family history with research before your visit, as well as a tour of parts of the island that your family lived in, together with visits to churches where they may have been baptised, married or buried.

I have an accreditation for genealogy research with Strathclyde University through Future Learn and I am on a list of researchers maintained by the Manx Museum library.

Each tour would be tailored to your needs. If you would like to contact me for a tour, I can help you connect with your past and then take you into the present and what the island has to offer now.

Additional Info

Service animals allowed

Public transportation options are available nearby

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

What‘s Included

Air-conditioned vehicle

Lunch

Meeting and Pickup

Pickup points

Select a pickup point

What To Expect

Douglas

We will start at Douglas and explore places of interest for family history

Admission Not Applicable

Options

Isle of Man Ancestry Tour

Pickup included

Reviews

4.91

11 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

Finding My Manx Roots
Cheryl B,
Sep 30, 2024
- Viator
5.00
Jane was a wonderful guide and was ready to help me find some of the gravestones, churches and towns of where my dad’s paternal side had lived. My husband and I enjoyed learning about the island past and present as well. Cheryl and Ted Barr
Fantastic Ancestry / Isle of Man Tour
Lisa W,
May 22, 2024
- Viator
4.00
Our tour guide, Jane, was very sweet and knowledgeable. Before getting to the Isle of Man, she had requested that we send the names of our Manx ancestors. When she picked us up for our tour, she had information gathered about those ancestors (as much as she could) and took us to a couple of cemeteries where they may have been buried. She also took us along the streets of Peel where they had lived. When we went to the House of Manannan, she let us roam the museum at our own pace, which was nice. She also showed us inside St John's church, Tynwald Hill, some Loughton sheep, a view of the Calf of Man, Cregneash Village, and Castle Rushen (which, unfortunately, was closed when we got there). Overall, it was a wonderful day and we got to see things we either wouldn't have or couldn't have done on our own.
Awe inspiring
Julie P,
Sep 7, 2023
- Viator
5.00
The superb informative pleasant presentation from Jane was second to none She was brilliant with the history not only of families but the island and its history
Visiting my ancestors...
James C,
Aug 29, 2023
- Viator
5.00
Visiting my ancestors farms and driving to the North tip of the island! Also, seeing the church where my family worshipped.
An Unforgettable Tour!
Betty C,
Jul 1, 2022
- Viator
5.00
I can't say enough about the great tour Jane gave us. A visit to Cregneash Village to learn a bit about how our ancestors lived, getting up close and personal with work horses and Manx Loaghtan sheep, and not so close to the resident Manx cat. A visit to the cemetery where we found our g-g-grandparents' headstone and paid our respects. A drive through the village where they lived and its surroundings. Stops at Maughold to see the amazing medieval crosses and at King Orry's Grave. A drive over Snaefell. All the while entertaining and educating us about the history and customs of the island. AND she had prepared for our day with some research based on a small bit of information about my family that I provided. Jane is well-informed, personable, and just a delight to spend time with. I highly recommend her tour to anyone who wants to understand more about their ancestors or just to learn about this beautiful island.