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.

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

“Very interesting and informative tour of Greenwich Village, a real discovery of “different” New York. Cameron was a knowledgeable and well informed guide who told us a lot of interesting historical and curios facts about this wonderful neighborhood. We really appreciated our historic walk and…”

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5.Greenwich Village Small-Group Haunted Ghost Tour, in NYC

Discover New York's haunted side with our Greenwich Village ghost tour, exploring eerie landmarks, spooky stories, and fascinating history—all in a small-group setting.

★ 4.5

“We had a blast on our ghost tour of Greenwich Village. Trevor, our guide, was most remarkable! He was a wealth of knowledge! Thank you Trevor. Would most definitely recommend this tour for history buffs.”

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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

“Frankie was a great story teller and helped bring the tour to life. I had gotten rescheduled to the east village tour & everyone made it a seamless process.”

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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

“Great historical tour of the East Village, while listening to spooky tales! Charley is a fun and knowledgeable tour guide! Strongly recommended!”

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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 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.”

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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

“The tour led by Alex and Sophia was great!! A very cool mix of spooky stories while we got to explore the historic (and haunted) streets of Manhattan. I loved the little sweet treat they provided as well, and was very impressed with the overall…”

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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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