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15 Best NYC Ghost Tours

The ghost walks: Greenwich Village and the older downtown blocks, which hold most of the city’s ghost stories, told with relish. Wear comfortable shoes; the dead are spread out.

1.New York City: Gangsters and Ghosts 2-Hour Walking Tour

Explore NYC's dark past with this 2-hour walking tour through famous neighborhoods, uncovering gangs, ghosts, and hidden stories with expert guides.

Most Popular★ 4.7

“Our tour with Jared was a lot of fun and very informative. He was well versed in the areas we visited! He was friendly and we enjoyed our tour very much!”

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2.New York City Ghost Tour of Greenwich Village

Discover Greenwich Village’s haunted past with this 2-hour evening ghost tour, exploring spooky spots, eerie stories, and historic landmarks in NYC.

★ 4.5

“Maddy led a truly exceptional ghost tour of Greenwich Village. She brought the stories to life with her enthusiasm and knowledge of the local supernatural and true crime tales. In addition, Maddy's insights into the literary, artistic, and historical significance of the area added a…”

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3.Ghosts of Greenwich Village: 2-Hour Private Walking Tour

Explore Greenwich Village’s haunted history on this private 2-hour evening walking tour featuring spooky stories, historic sites, and local legends in NYC.

★ 5.0

“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”

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4.Greenwich Village Ghost Tour

Explore Greenwich Village’s haunted sites on a 2-hour ghost tour for $39, led by engaging guides. Discover spooky stories, historic landmarks, and authentic NYC tales.

★ 4.6

“Joel was a fantastic guide! We had a great time and Joel answered all of our questions. The tour itself was brilliant”

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6.Greenwich Village Haunted Tour

Explore Greenwich Village's haunted past with this small-group walking tour. Learn spooky stories and history for just $30 in about 1 hour 40 minutes.

★ 5.0

“Excellent tour guide - Professor Clerval of Haunted Manhattan was so animated and fun. He was a wonderful story teller, and was equal amounts spooky and compassionate about the stories (some are very tragic!). There were tourists and locals on the tour, and everyone had…”

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7.East Village Haunted Manhattan tour

Discover New York’s haunted history on this intimate East Village ghost tour, led by a witty guide through 13 spooky stops for a memorable night.

★ 5.0

“Charlie was the best. Super informative and the best story teller we’ve had on a walking tour. We are booking through Charlie again”

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8.New York City Chilling Nightmares & Necromancy Ghost Tour

Discover Greenwich Village’s haunted past on this 1-hour ghost tour with expert guides, spooky tales, and historic sights—perfect for thrill-seekers and history buffs alike.

★ 4.1

“Our guide was super knowledgeable but sometimes took a little time to get to the actual ghost story and was getting lost in other stories that were also super interesting but it was a bit harder to keep track for my 12 year old sister.…”

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10.West Village Haunted Tour

Explore the haunted charm of NYC’s West Village on a guided 1 hour 40-minute tour led by a passionate local poet. Discover ghostly tales, historic sites, and literary legends for just $30.

★ 5.0

“We had a great time! It was a fun tour and our guide was awesome! Not only did we get a fun spooky tour, but we got to walk around the West Village and see places and buildings we’d never have come across ourselves!”

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11.Five Points Haunted Tour

Discover NYC’s haunted past with a 1.5-hour guided tour through Five Points, City Hall, and Brooklyn Bridge, featuring spooky stories and local insights.

★ 5.0

“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.”

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12.NYC Dark History Walking Tour: Ghosts, Murders, and Mafia

Discover NYC's dark side on this 1.5-hour walking tour exploring haunted landmarks, mafia tales, and ghostly legends with engaging guides and interactive fun.

★ 5.0

“I had a great time! This tour gave me a completely different perspective on NYC. I’ve been to Washington Square Park before, but I had no idea it was once a burial ground! Seriously creepy in the best way. The guide, Alex, was also super…”

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13.NYC Greenwich Village Ghost Tour

Explore Greenwich Village’s haunted history on a small-group ghost tour. Discover eerie tales, iconic sights, and hidden spots with an engaging guide for $25.

★ 4.5

“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…”

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14.New York City: Ghost Walk and Paranormal Tour

Discover the haunted side of NYC with a 2-hour ghost walk, exploring spooky landmarks, ghostly tales, and historical mysteries in a fun, guided tour.

★ 4.1

“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 »…”

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