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.

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

“Kaylee was awesome. Very thorough and considerate of her group. A mellifluous voice which gives the haunting stories a pleasant twist. Will definitely be looking into other tours in the future. Thank you.”

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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

“The tour takes place in the Greenwich Village area (Washington Square Park and surrounding area). I had a very thorough tour guide who not only discussed local hauntings in the area but also some of the history of the area, including the historical background of…”

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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

“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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9.Ghost Stories: A Mysterious, Macabre Tour in the Metropolitan Museum

Explore the spooky side of the Met with this 2-hour guided tour filled with ghostly tales, eerie artifacts, and macabre stories from around the world.

★ 5.0

“Our guide was kind and knowledgeable; it was a fun and insightful 2 hours in the MET! Great storytelling, art education and history, wrapped up in Halloween spooky season appeal.”

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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

“Enjoyed the stories and the tour guide’s knowledge of the area. Me and my partner enjoy the fact that it wasn’t just ghost story’s but the telling of historical events of the area.”

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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 am a mafia history nerd and really enjoyed walking through Little Italy and learning about some of the craziest mafia hits and stories from the area. It made me feel like I was walking through an old gangster movie! Totally recommend!”

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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

“Our tour guide Debi was very informative and friendly . She had a great appreciation for the beautiful architecture of the West Village. She pointed out many places that were homes to very important people as well as places where spirits still roamed !”

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