9 Ghost Walking Tours in New York City Worth Booking

1.Gangsters and Ghosts 2-Hour Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 615 reviews · 2 hours · from $35Our pick

Walk from Worth and Mulberry Streets through Chinatown, Little Italy, Soho, and Greenwich Village while guides such as Jared, Seth, Jackson, and Ryen tell stories of mafia families, old gangs, crime scenes, haunted houses, and St. Patrick’s Basilica. The English-language tour costs $35, lasts two hours, and includes daytime entry to the basilica.

“Great tour! Very informative. Learned a lot and heard a lot of interesting stories.”

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2.Ghosts of Greenwich Village: 2-Hour Private Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 178 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $80Top rated

Walk Greenwich Village after dark with a private English-speaking guide. Hear ghost stories tied to Jefferson Market Library, Cherry Lane Theatre, a churchyard, and 86 Bedford Street. Guides such as Rory, Nicole, Luke, Gabby, and Marshall have led engaging tours that blend spooky tales with Village history.

“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 to do that felt much more personal.”

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3.NYC: Ghosts & Ghouls of Greenwich Village Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 36 reviews · from $27

Meet your lantern-carrying guide beneath the Washington Square Arch for a 1 to 1.5-hour walk through nine haunted Greenwich Village sites. Hear stories tied to Jefferson Market, the Triangle Shirtwaist Factory fire, the House of Death, the Mark Twain House, and a haunted restaurant. Guides such as Marlinna, Matthew, and Nichholl have led past tours.

“the tour was very educational and spooky. Marlinna was professional and fun. I recommend this tour”

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4.NYC Dark History Walking Tour: Ghosts, Murders, and Mafia

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 17 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $20Best value

Join Alex or Sophia at 7:30 pm for a 90-minute walk from Washington Square to Doyers Street, covering ghosts, buried bodies, Five Points crimes, mafia hits, and Chinatown’s tong wars. Expect quizzes, small prizes, old photos, and a sweet treat in a group capped at 20 people.

“Super interesting tour, learnt a lot about the city and its history all while getting a healthy dose of fear! Alex and Sophia have great insight to provide and their familiarity with New York and all it has to offer really enhanced the experience. Would love to join them on another tour!”

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5.Ghost Walk and Paranormal Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.1 · 15 reviews · 2 hours · from $50

Meet beneath the Washington Square Arch for a two-hour walk through New York’s eerie past. Hear tales of Mark Twain, Edgar Allan Poe, Washington Irving, Roosevelt’s dog, the Hangman’s Tree, and a vice president’s poltergeist. English, Spanish, French, and Chinese guides are available, with private and small-group options.

“I didn't want to leave a bad comment, but I've been waiting for a refund for a month because there was no French guide and therefore the activity was canceled... waiting for a refund...”

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6.Ghosts of New York Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★3.5 · 13 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $50

Begin beneath the Washington Square Arch and follow a local English-speaking guide through Greenwich Village, from a former potter’s field and Hangman’s Elm to Edgar Allan Poe’s neighborhood and the White Horse Tavern. This private, two-hour walk mixes ghost stories, local history, and literary lore, with plenty of evening atmosphere.

“Tour guide Ben was really nice and informative, but tour overall was lacking. This tour needs to be renamed. Maybe something along the lines of Historical NYC Walking Tour with reference to possible hauntings in the area. Not sure, but the name isn't the best. Also, there were quite a few kids on our tour, and they looked really bored. I don't think it was meant for kids at all.”

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7.NYC: Ghosts of Greenwich Village 2 Hour Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 10 reviews · from $49

Follow an English-speaking licensed guide through Greenwich Village for two hours of ghost stories and local history. See Washington Square Park, the Triangle Shirtwaist Factory site, Cherry Lane Theatre, the House of Death, and a hidden cemetery. Mary is one guide named in guest feedback. The route is wheelchair accessible.

“Greenwich has always been a favorite neighborhood of mine so when I learned about this ghost tour I was all in. It was so fun! Lots of great stories and entertaining info. We had an excellent guide as well. Would highly recommend!”

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8.Haunted Broadway Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 5 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $50

Walk through Midtown’s theater district with guide Amada, hearing tales of haunted Broadway theaters, Vaudeville stars, and ghost lights. The tour stays outdoors, with views through theater windows rather than inside access. Sing along to musical favorites, then add a palm or tarot reading if you want a mystical finish.

“The tour was filled with a lot of info. There should be brochures or summaries provided as it is a lot to absorb. The tour guide seemed very knowledgeable and enthusiastic about the subject.”

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9.Haunted Village of New York City walking tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 4 reviews · 1h 30m · from $40

Meet your English-speaking guide at 155 2nd Avenue for a 90-minute, small-group walk through Greenwich Village’s darkest stories. Visit a haunted graveyard, bar, library, park, and the site of a deadly riot before ending at a house linked to 22 ghosts and a grisly murder. Matt may lead your group.

“He was very informative, and I learned so much about the history behind the old buildings in Manhattan”

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