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.”
Walk Greenwich Village at night with guides such as Professor Clerval or Frankie, hearing ghost stories tied to Washington Square Park, the Triangle Shirtwaist Factory site, Mark Twain’s former address, and 10 other locations. The relaxed 1-hour-40-minute route suits older children, teens, and adults.
“Excellent tour! Full of great stories and history. Just the right amount of walking. We felt as though we went back in time. While we saw no ghosts, there was definitely the presence of spirits. The Professor was knowledgeable and very entertaining. I would definitely do another of his tours!”
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 ☺”
Join an English-speaking guide for a two-hour, small-group walk through the Metropolitan Museum of Art. You’ll examine Egyptian, American, and European works, from funerary masks to mysterious scenes, while exploring how cultures picture fear, death, and the unknown. The guide’s name is not provided.
“Really not any ghost stories per se. But an emphasis on fear and how some of the art reflects that fear. Allows us to explore our own fears in individual experiences with art we saw.”
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!”
Start at Washington Square Arch at 7 pm for a guided West Village walk with stops at Little Branch, Father’s Study, The Garrett, and Two Boots Pizza. Hear local ghost stories, pass the House of Death and Stonewall Inn, and learn about Village figures such as Aaron Burr and Mark Twain.
“Tom was a great guide for the tour. He brought his experience as a native new yorker to give us a unique perspective on growing up in Greenwich Village. He was entertaining to talk to and had tons of great recommendations on things to do and see while we are visiting.”
Start near Washington Square at 7:30 pm and walk through the West Village for about 100 minutes. Your local guide, possibly Percy, Vinny, Vinnie, or John, combines documented ghost stories, neighborhood history, poetry, and stops at places such as Cherry Lane Theatre and the White Horse Tavern.
“Our tour guide was fantastic. Our guide was so knowledgeable and made the tour fun. We had a wonderful night learning about the west village and would definitely recommend it.”
Walk about 1.5 miles through Lower Manhattan with an English-speaking local guide, hearing eerie tales tied to Bridewell Prison, City Hall, Brooklyn Bridge, and Five Points. The $30 tour uses a small group of no more than 13 people and ends near St. Paul’s Chapel cemetery.
“We really enjoyed our tour guide. We were the only 2 people on the tour so it felt very personal and the guide was very nice and very knowledgeable. We learned a lot about the neighborhood and the history.”
Join Alex or Sophia at 7:30 pm for a 90-minute walk from Washington Square Park to Doyers Street. You’ll hear ghost stories, mafia tales, and Chinatown gang-war history, with quizzes, small prizes, old photos, and a sweet treat along the way.
“Alex was excellent. The tour was really interesting, very efficient and had so much information we didn’t know about”
Meet your guide near Washington Square Park at 8 pm for a 90-minute Greenwich Village ghost walk. Hear stories tied to Edgar Allan Poe, Eleanor Roosevelt and Fala, Washington Square Arch, and NYU Library. Groups are capped at five, with guides such as Debi bringing neighborhood architecture and history into the tales.
“It was AMAZING! Our ghostly host was incredible, time just flies while you are enjoying the tales and learning about the neighborhood’s history. He takes you to hidden spots that you won’t know about on your own. We recommend this tour 100%, it was one of our best experiences in NYC.”
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