Cornwall Ancestry Tours

Are you the decendant of a “Cousin Jack” or maybe a WWII US Serviceman who was stationed in Cornwall before setting sail for Normandy on D-Day?

Uncover the rich history of your roots with our Family History and Cornwall Ancestry Tours.

Trace your family’s past as experienced local guides lead you to the places where your ancestors lived, worked, and built their lives. Visit historic landmarks, ancient villages, and uncover records in churchyards and archives that piece together your story.

Driver Guide

Pick up and drop off from your accommodation

Private Tour

Private tours for groups of up to 6 People

Family History

Your family history will come to life

Photos

Photo opportunies throught the day

Food & Drink

Optional stops for a traditional Cornish pasty or cream tea

Route Planning

We'll create perfect route to uncover your family history

Bespoke Family History Tour of Redruth & Surrounding Areas

I joined a 5-day group tour of Cornwall and reached out to Nick of Cornwall Tours to arrange a custom family history excursion during the group’s free time. My great-grandfather emigrated from Cornwall to the United States in 1888, and I wanted to visit several sites I had uncovered in my research.

I shared the key locations in and around Camborne and Redruth with Nick, along with my group’s itinerary to avoid overlap. He created a thoughtful 5-hour plan and met me in Falmouth to begin the tour. We visited mining sites, cemeteries, residential areas, and town centers—all brought to life by Nick’s extensive knowledge of local history.

He was exceptionally well prepared, and I came away with both a deeper understanding of Cornwall’s past and a very personal connection to my own family’s story. Standing where my ancestors once lived and worked was truly moving.

I highly recommend Nick and Cornwall Tours for anyone seeking a personalized and meaningful experience in Cornwall.

Meredith Johanson

USA

Wonderful Tour!

My son and I really enjoyed the Cornwall tour with Julian!

We found a number of family names on graves that match the right town and time period to be relatives. I have more research to do to see how they all connect, but it was amazing to find multiple family names at each place we visited!

Julian was just a joy to spend the day with, and we appreciated that he went our pace and was flexible on where we visited.

Thanks for all the advanced coordination you did and for the informative binder!

Mary Kay

USA

Teal Swan Ancestral Tour

I have come to Cornwall to track down a few branches of my family tree. To understand this part of my heritage on my mother’s side and to deepen my own ancestral healing. And it has been completely surreal. Surreal to run my fingers over their gravestones. To stand in the exact spot on a floor of The Church of Saint James the Great, where each one of my ancestors (going back to at least the 1500s) was christened and married. To touch the stone walls of the houses that they lived in, which still stand today…

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Teal Swan

USA