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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

“Seth was an outstanding guide. I felt like I was being treated to a two-hour college course not only on the Mafia and the Five Point gangsters but also on the history of Chinatown from the time the first Chinese immigrants arrived until the present.…”

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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

“We really enjoyed the ghost tour. Our guide Nicole was very informative and easygoing. She was a great storyteller and we learned a lot about the history of some colorful residents of the Village.”

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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 great. Very informative. Made it fun. Got to know the group. Definitely recommend doing it - we live in nyc and thought it would be a fun idea. 10/10”

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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

“Marlina was great and gave us a wonderful tour of Greenwich Village! We loved all of the sights and it was a very accessible tour.”

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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 a great time ! The tour guide was knowledgeable and had a theatrical flair. The locations were spooky yet while the overall tour still feeling very safe.”

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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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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

“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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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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