Rob is knowledgeable, dedicated, and amiable. His tours aren't scripted but he's well versed in the historical background of each part of the tour. There's no telling just what you'll learn but it will be a lot. He laid down on the ground amidst freezing winds at the Statue of Liberty to take photos for everyone in the group. Most importantly, Rob made the second half of the tour (Ellis Island) interesting for everyone by making it personal. He eagerly regaled the tale of his own ancestors' experiences traveling to America, complete with photocopies of ship manifests and photos of living conditions. It's clear Rob has been doing this for a long time and genuinely enjoys sharing his knowledge with others.

We we're looking forward to this trip,, unknown to us at the time the girl with the "Green Flag" turned out to be a brilliant, energetic, knowledgeable and passionate tour guide.. Without hesitation I'd say Sara made this tour even more awesome than we expected... Thanks again Michael & family Donegal Ireland

We participated in the first round of the day. Take enough warm clothes with you, because the guides hold a lot of talks outside and there is a breeze from the sea. The ferry has a small kiosk on two floors (and toilets) where you can buy food. Since there aren't any food stands on the beach early in the morning.. For us, a visit to the Statue of Liberty would have been enough, but there were travel shops and a restaurant/cafe. However, the trip also included Ellis Island, which we visited, but which we did not find particularly interesting.