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

“The wealth of knowledge and content. Guide Luke was warm and easy going. He possessed a genuine “I m excited to be here with you “ attitude”

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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

“Excellent tour, Gabbi was brilliant, so knowledgeable and kept us entertained throughout the whole tour.”

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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 on this tour! The professor was very knowledgeable and we appreciated all of the stories he shared. Thanks for a great time!”

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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

“The tour was fantastic! So entertaining! I would absolutely recommend this tour and the guild. She was informative and hilarious.”

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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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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 had a great time! This tour gave me a completely different perspective on NYC. I’ve been to Washington Square Park before, but I had no idea it was once a burial ground! Seriously creepy in the best way. The guide, Alex, was also super…”

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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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