New York · NYC GHOST AND HAUNTED TOURS
Greenwich Village and the old downtown lanes carry most of the stories. These 15 walks are compared on route, how long you spend outside in the cold and how much theatre comes with the history.
Meet your guide at 266 Mulberry Street for a 90-minute tour of Old St. Patrick’s Basilica, its cemetery, and the only Catholic catacombs in New York City. Guides such as Jimmy Boyle, James, Leslie, and Tommy bring the church’s past to life, though the crypts are smaller than many expect.
“What a fun find! We had NO idea that this was a part of NYC history! Enjoyed the guide and the experience.”
Follow guides such as Jackson, Zach, Ryen, and Chayenne through Little Italy, Chinatown, and the West Village. This small-group walk mixes mob stories, old crimes, haunted buildings, and New York geography, ending at Washington Square Park. Choose a daytime or evening departure.
“So much fun! Jack was knowledgeable, enthusiastic, engaging, and a sweetheart! Because it was so unbelievably cold we asked him to take us to a bar off the beaten path so we could have a cocktail, and he could tell us his stories. He over delivered! Highly recommend.”
Walk Greenwich Village at 8 p.m. with a guide such as Joel, Maddy, Nicole, or Cameron, hearing ghost stories and true crime tales tied to Washington Square Park, NYU, Cherry Lane Theatre, and more. Expect about two hours of walking, standing, and spooky New York history.
“Had a blast and great tour! Loved all of Joel's stories. Would recommend 10/10. Perfect activity for a little fun and a little history.”
Walk Greenwich Village from Waverly Diner to Marie’s Crisis Café while your private guide connects haunted sites with New York stories. You may be led by Rory, Nicole, Luke, Gabby, or another local guide. Expect two hours of evening walking, free outdoor stops, and a personal pace.
“The wealth of knowledge and content. Guide Luke was warm and easy going. He possessed a genuine “I m excited to be here with you “ attitude”
Walk through Greenwich Village after dark with an English-speaking guide and a group of up to 10. Hear ghost stories at Washington Square Park, the Brown Building, 14 West 10th Street, Stonewall, and Chumley’s, with plenty of local history along the way.
“Exciting and well told! Very dark on some streets, almost lost our guide! I was bringing up the caboose with another member of our organization, making sure nobody got lost when I almost did.”
Meet your guide at Washington Square North at 8 p.m. for a small-group walk through Greenwich Village. Hear ghost tales, local history, and stories tied to Washington Square Park and Waverly Place. Guides such as Marcus, John, Marlina, and Trevor are known for lively storytelling, though the experience can vary by guide.
“We had a stellar time with our guide, Sarah. She was informative, entertaining, and was great with our 11-year-old son. We loved the stories, the add-on of the EMF reader (highly recommend) and seeing parts of the neighborhood we never would have otherwise. It was one of the highlights from our entire NYC trip.”
Join Haunted Manhattan at 7:30 pm for a 13-stop East Village walk covering a historic bar, The Public theater, and Manhattan’s Most Haunted House. Guides such as Charlie and Frankie mix spooky stories with local history for believers and skeptics alike.
“Our tour guide Frankie was absolutely Phenomenal. The tour was filled with scary stories and some great historical facts. My daughter (14 yrs) and cousin (13 yrs old) really enjoyed the tour too. I definitely will recommend to my NYC friends ☺”
Meet your lantern-carrying US Ghost Adventures guide under the Washington Square Arch for a 1 to 1.5-hour walk through nine haunted Greenwich Village sites, including Jefferson Market Library, the Triangle Factory Fire site, the House of Death, Mark Twain House, and a haunted restaurant.
“This was a really interesting tour, Matthew was a great tour guide, helpful, well informed and fun! Had a great time on this tour, would 100% recommend!”
Meet beneath the Washington Square Arch for a two-hour walking tour of New York's ghost stories and historic scandals. Your guide may discuss Mark Twain, Edgar Allan Poe, Washington Irving, Roosevelt's dog, the Hangman's Tree, and a haunted Greenwich Village chair. English, Spanish, French, and Chinese tours are offered.
“Une visite dans le « village » le jour d Halloween. Donc une visite légèrement aménagée pour coller aux fermetures de routes de ce jour de fêtes. Une guide super sympa. La guide a lié la visite sur les lieux supposé encore « habité » et l histoire des noirs américains. Et en ce jour particulier, la visite nous a permis de voir ce qu est une fête d Halloween aux états unis. Toutes ces familles déguisées, Toutes ces maison décorées, cette ambiance fête. C est pas tous les jours Halloween mais c est à faire même les autres jours”
Follow an English-speaking guide from Washington Square Arch through Washington Square Park, the Bowery, Little Italy, and Chinatown. Hear ghost stories, mafia tales, and murder cases, study historical photos, play trivia for prizes, and enjoy a sweet treat before finishing on Doyers Street.
“The tour guides really knew there stuff and it was a very fascinating and enjoyable tour!”
Walk Greenwich Village with a licensed English-speaking guide and hear stories of yellow fever, murder, revolution, and literary ghosts. The two-hour route includes Washington Square Park, Jefferson Market Library, Cherry Lane Theatre, the Triangle Shirtwaist Factory, and the House of Death. Mary is one guide praised by name.
“We loved this tour! Mary was a great guide and we had such a fun time learning about the spooky events and tragic history around Greenwich Village. Thank you, Mary, for a great night!”
Meet The Professor at Washington Square Park for a 95-minute, English-language walk through 13 haunted Greenwich Village locations. Expect theatrical storytelling, true local history, tales of ghostly encounters, and a stop tied to New York’s infamous House of Death.
“The professor made the experience very immersive with his humour, wit and knowledge. I was a little spooked out by the end which is what you want from a ghost tour. If we’re back in New York, we would book another tour with them!”
Join US Ghost Adventures for a two-hour Greenwich Village walk through murder tales, duels, speakeasies, and haunted bars. Meet your English-speaking guide at One if by Land, Two by Sea, then visit Marie’s Crisis Cafe, Pirate’s Den, Hangman’s Elm, and the Friends apartment building.
“Joanna was such a sweetheart, we had a blast! We very much enjoyed our tour and would definitely do it again!!! 100% recommend.”
Spend 90 minutes with an English-speaking guide, possibly Matt, tracing Greenwich Village hauntings through a graveyard, bar, library, park, Hangman’s Elm, and a murder site. Groups are capped at 10, and the tour costs $40 per person.
“He was very informative, and I learned so much about the history behind the old buildings in Manhattan”
Join an English-speaking local actor, such as Gary or Chris, for a private two-hour ride through Ghostbusters locations. See Spook Central, Columbia Circle, Tavern on the Green, the Algonquin Hotel, Holy Trinity Church, and more, with filming secrets, clips, and trivia.
“I recently had the pleasure of experiencing the Ghostbusters site tour, and I must say it was an unforgettable experience. From start to finish, our guide exceeded all expectations and made the entire journey truly remarkable. He demonstrated an incredible depth of knowledge about the entire franchise providing fascinating insights and anecdotes throughout the tour. He clearly had a genuine passion for sharing his expertise, which made the experience both educational and engaging. Moreover, he was incredibly personable and attentive making both my son and I feel welcome and ensured that we had a memorable and enjoyable time. Thank you to our guide and patient driver for a fantastic journey…”
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