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Ancestors Tour - Discovering Your Italian Family History

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Overview

Do you have Italian roots? We will escort to you to your ancestor’s villages all over Italy. How much do you know about your Italian heritage? In which Italian town were your ancestors born? These are typical questions for people beginning a genealogical research. Getting to know yourself even more can be possible if you get to know your family also. Your traits, personality and identity in general can be defined by tracing your family history.

Worry-Free and Safe Private Tour Experience, operated only with:
- Expert Professional English-Speaking Drivers
- Selected local Expert Licensed Tour Guides (when booked)
- Welcoming comfortable and fully air-conditioned last model Mercedes or other similar private vehicles

What's Included

  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Professional English-speaking Driver
  • Transport by air-conditioned minivan
  • Lunch
  • Food and drinks
  • Gratuities
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Departure and Return Point: Your accommodation.

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Italy (pass by)

Where can you start your Italian genealogy adventure? Simple chatting with elder relatives gives you much information to (re)construct your family history. In this way you can begin finding out names, occupations and other biographies. Contacting the relatives, especially the elderly, is a great help on your research. Soon you will be able to create a so-called family tree. If you are lucky you can begin to collect documents from the town your ancestors were from, like postcards, old pictures and more. At that point you can begin your search on the names you got and get information, trying to know more and more about them.
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Italy (pass by)

Depending on how far back you are trying to go, it may be difficult and take some time. It’s obviously that there is no better place to search than where your ancestors lived. In this way you will mix your interest on history and the pleasure of travels in your real homeland.And it could be a nice game to play with your kids: teaching them thankfulness to the ancestors, who built yesterday the life they are living today. Having the background on where your origin came from is like completing the missing piece of yourself.
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Italy (pass by)

Discover your Italian Family HistoryBetween 1860 and 1970, more Italians have migrated to the United States than any other Europeans. Poverty, overpopulation, and natural disaster all spurred Italian emigration.any Italian immigrants never planned to stay in the United States permanently, but of course many did, they settled and raised families and now there are many American descendents who are interested in visiting the birthplace of their relatives who left Italy so many years ago.
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Italy (pass by)

If you’re a “paisano”, find out more about your Italian heritage with our help we will able to show you the village where your ancestors moved from, we’ll go searching for birth certificates at the local townhall, our driver will be your translator when dealing with elderly people that might remember your family.
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Additional Info

  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • One Infant seat available on request
  • Walk through your family’s ancestral village
  • Engage in helpful-and often colorful-conversations with the locals
  • Visit churches and ancient palazzi from your grandparents’ past

Frequently Asked Questions (7)

Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Ancestors Tour – Discovering Your Italian Family History?

A: You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund. For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (CET). Read more Apr 2025

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.

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Activity code: C-139140P173

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Frequently Asked Questions (7)

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Ancestors Tour – Discovering Your Italian Family History?
A:
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.
  • For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
  • If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
  • Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
  • Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (CET).
Apr 2025
Q: What's included in the price?
A:
The following is included:
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off.
  • Professional English-speaking Driver.
  • Transport by air-conditioned minivan.
  • Transport by private vehicle.
  • Private tour 10-h.
The following is NOT included:
  • Lunch.
  • Food and drinks.
  • Gratuities.
  • Licensed Guide.
Apr 2025
Q: What is the minimum age for this tour?
A:

There is no minimum age for this tour, so bring your wee one along for an adventure. This tour requires at least one adult to accompany children..

Apr 2025
Q: My date is not available in the calendar, I am just checking to see if it is available?
A:

If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.

If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.

Apr 2025
Q: Is this an accessible tour?
A:

Accessibility information for the Ancestors Tour - Discovering Your Italian Family History is as follows:

  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Apr 2025
Q: Where is the meeting point for this activity?
A:

Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Ancestors Tour – Discovering Your Italian Family History will be included in your confirmation email from City Balloon Tours. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!

 

 

Mar 2024
Q: How long does a refund take to reach my card, and can I get it faster?
A:

Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.

Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.

If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.

Oct 2026

What's Included

Activity name

  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Professional English-speaking Driver
  • Transport by air-conditioned minivan
  • Transport by private vehicle
  • Private tour 10-h
  • Lunch
  • Food and drinks
  • Gratuities
  • Licensed Guide

Additional Info

Activity name

  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • One Infant seat available on request
  • Air-conditioned, fully insured and licensed legal vehicle
  • Professional English-speaking Driver
  • The Tour can be modified and/or customized (even while on tour) to meet your complete satisfaction
  • Visit the city hall and see the ancient record book (if permitted) containing your ancestors’ birth information
  • Walk through your family’s ancestral village
  • Engage in helpful-and often colorful-conversations with the locals
  • Visit churches and ancient palazzi from your grandparents’ past
  • Enjoy traditional Italian meals in local trattorias (on your own expense)
  • Engage in a variety of unique, local Italian experiences tailored to your interests and budget
  • The Tour is a Private Tour only for you

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