The 6 New York City Ghost Tours Worth a Late Night

1.Gangsters and Ghosts Tour New York City

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 905 reviews · from $39Our pick

Walk from Little Italy through Chinatown and the West Village to Washington Square Park while your guide shares stories of gangsters, back-room deals, crimes, and haunted buildings. Tours run in the morning, afternoon, and evening, with guides such as Zach, Jackson, Jack, Ryen, and Chayenne leading groups of up to 15 people.

“Generally a good tour, but a little long. Ryen provided good information but she was very hard to hear at times.”

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2.Gangsters and Ghosts 2-Hour Walking Tour

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

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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3.New York City Ghost Tour of Greenwich Village

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 466 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $39

Walk Greenwich Village at 8 p.m. with a guide such as Joel, Maddy, Nicole, or Cameron, hearing ghost stories and true crime linked to Jefferson Market Library, Washington Square Park, NYU buildings, Cherry Lane Theatre, a churchyard, and 86 Bedford Street. Expect about two hours of walking, standing, and spooky New York history.

“This was such an amazing tour. With great information given to us. I really recommend this tour if you love ghost and the paranormal.”

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

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

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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5.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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6.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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