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

“2 years later and I’m back to do this tour again. I was so pleased to see Seth again he is amazing at this tour and I thoroughly enjoyed it again. My husband was new to this and said it’s the best thing so far…”

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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

“It was ok, and the host was moderately interested and interesting. I did get the sense that she was going through the motions and dealing with life stress. I do recommend not being physically tired when you go, because it did involve a huge amount…”

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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 had a great experience! We live in NYC and were skeptical on how touristy it would be; however I can now say that I would highly recommend!”

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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

“Our tour guide Cameron was amazing, really informed and had a lot of passion for the subject which came through. Also loved that he backed up the stories with newspaper clippings and visual aids, which gave a nice historical context to the stories.”

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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

“Nice stroll through the village. Knowledgeable guide and good history as well. Ran into a few music places that I went back to as well.”

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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

“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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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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