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

“The tour was so awesome and very informative. So much history that was fascinating and perfect for spooky season. Our guide was GREAT! You could tell she really enjoyed sharing the scary stories about Greenwich and knew a lot about it.”

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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

“Booked this for my boyfriend’s birthday! We live in nyc but had never taken an official tour. Decided a ghost tour would be fun after dinner. Although its a group tour. We were the only ones booked so it felt like a private tour. Our…”

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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

“Amazing experience I love how intimate, informative and exciting the experience was. The team really enjoyed it and we were all engaged.”

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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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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

“It was a fun, different perspective of the museum. We definitely saw things and got in-depth on things that we wouldn’t have on our own. We really enjoyed the tour and would search out this tour operator again for another tour.”

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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

“I took my teenage kids and our cousins to the West Village Haunted Tour tonight and we absolutely loved it! Our tour guide Percy was so knowledgeable, very entertaining and so kind! We learned so much and it the area that we walked through was…”

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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 NYC native and went on this tour with some friends visiting in town, but it truly showed a part of Chinatown I’d never known about. Walking through Doyer Street and learning about the bloody wars that took place was wild. And the…”

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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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