New York City

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

“Fantastic! Very interactive, knowledgeable guide. Our guide Jared was amazing! Gangsters part was great, ghost part even had my non believing husband leaving the lights on last night!”

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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

“Fabulous way to spend an evening in NYC. Gabby was fantastic and made everything very relaxed. She was extremely knowledgeable and we both had a great time. Thanks for the other none tourist tips too. Did the private tour and highly recommend the extra cost…”

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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

“We had a lot of information, but she did not make it spooky at all. The Jack the Ripper Tours in London were quite spooky, but here are no goosebumps. A nice route and many interesting facts, also places you may otherwise not visit.”

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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

“We had such a great time! The guide was excellent and really made the entire tour. Our teenagers loved it and did not complain about walking or the cold because the tour was so fun. We loved the history and the ghosty stories. Excellent option…”

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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

“Our tour guide was wonderful, the tour itself was just kind of boring. But it was a good way to see non-tourist parts of the city.”

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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

“Our tour guide Percy did a wonderful job with the pace of the tour and adding a lot of personality to the history and the stories. I learned new things about my city as well as received recommendations for great new hangouts. I was also…”

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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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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

“Good explanation of what happened at each site. Our guide had very thoroughly researched the history of what happened and we enjoyed learning about it.”

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