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The 15 New York City Ghost Tours Worth a Late Night

26 tours  ·  from $20 a head

Every trip has one evening spare. These 15 new york city ghost tours are worth spending it on, priced and timed so you can decide in minutes.

Gangsters and Ghosts Tour New York City - Starting in Little Italy at 24 Mulberry Street
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Gangsters and Ghosts Tour New York City

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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New York City: Gangsters and Ghosts 2-Hour Walking Tour - Five Points and the roots of New York crime
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New York City: Gangsters and Ghosts 2-Hour Walking Tour

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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New York City Ghost Tour of Greenwich Village - Waverly Diner to the haunted streets of the Village
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New York City Ghost Tour of Greenwich Village

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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Ghosts of Greenwich Village: 2-Hour Private Walking Tour - Meeting at Waverly Diner at 6 p.m.
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Ghosts of Greenwich Village: 2-Hour Private Walking Tour

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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Greenwich Village Ghost Tour - Washington Square Park and the Hanging Tree
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Greenwich Village Ghost Tour

5.Greenwich Village Ghost Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 173 reviews · 2 hours · from $39

Walk through Greenwich Village with an English-speaking guide and hear ghost stories tied to Washington Square Park, the Brown Building, 14 West 10th Street, Stonewall, and Chumley’s. The two-hour tour costs $39, limits groups to 10, and mixes spooky legends with New York history. Guides such as Joel, Cameron, Brianna, and Kaylee are known for lively storytelling.

“Joel was a fantastic guide! We had a great time and Joel answered all of our questions. The tour itself was brilliant”

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Greenwich Village Group Haunted Ghost Tour, in NYC - Greenwich Village after dark
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Greenwich Village Group Haunted Ghost Tour, in NYC

6.Greenwich Village Group Haunted Ghost Tour, in NYC

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 166 reviews · 1 hour (approx.)

Meet your guide at Washington Square North at 8 p.m. for a walking tour through Greenwich Village and Washington Square Park. Expect ghost stories, local history, tales of buried bodies, and stops near places linked to famous former residents. Guides such as Marcus, Marlina, Trevor, and John are known for lively storytelling, though the quality can vary.

“The tour takes place in the Greenwich Village area (Washington Square Park and surrounding area). I had a very thorough tour guide who not only discussed local hauntings in the area but also some of the history of the area, including the historical background of the places constitutions haunted. Tour guide was friendly which made it easy to ask questions about the sites visited. The walk is about 1-1 1/2 hours and is of difficulty: Easy - no hills and no stairs to climb.”

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Greenwich Village Haunted Tour - Starting at Washington Square Park
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Greenwich Village Haunted Tour

7.Greenwich Village Haunted Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 94 reviews · 1 hour 40 minutes (approx.)

Meet Professor Clerval or another Haunted Manhattan guide at Washington Square Park for a 100-minute night walk through Greenwich Village. You’ll hear stories tied to buried bodies, the Triangle Shirtwaist Factory site, Mark Twain, Poe, and 13 haunted locations. The small group has a maximum of 13 people and ends at the Washington Arch.

“Professor Henry was very informative and entertaining with plenty of historical background included with the stories.”

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East Village Haunted Manhattan tour - Manhattan’s oldest continually running bar
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East Village Haunted Manhattan tour

8.East Village Haunted Manhattan tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 81 reviews · 1 hour 40 minutes (approx.) · from $30

Walk through Manhattan’s East Village after dark on a 1-hour-40-minute haunted history tour. A guide such as Charlie or Frankie leads up to 13 people past an old bar, The Public Theater, and a house called Manhattan’s Most Haunted. You’ll get ghost stories, local history, and a close look at lesser-seen city streets.

“This tour seemed a little too based on anecdotes rather than actual history. It wasn’t what I was expecting, but gave it a shot at least.”

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Ghost Stories: A Mysterious, Macabre Tour in the Metropolitan Museum - What happens during the two-hour tour
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Ghost Stories: A Mysterious, Macabre Tour in the Metropolitan Museum

9.Ghost Stories: A Mysterious, Macabre Tour in the Metropolitan Museum

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 39 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $47

Join Fable & Lark for a two-hour English tour of the Metropolitan Museum of Art, using ghost stories, funerary art, myths, and unsettling images to explore how cultures portray fear. The small group is limited to 12 people, and you can continue exploring the Met on your own after the tour.

“Very loud at MET -some content was irrelevant. Was expecting the Museum to be closed. Hard to hear with a group.”

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NYC: Ghosts & Ghouls of Greenwich Village Walking Tour - Meeting beneath the Washington Square Arch
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NYC: Ghosts & Ghouls of Greenwich Village Walking Tour

10.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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New York Greenwich Village Speakeasy and Ghost Tour (with pizza!) - Little Branch starts the speakeasy portion
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New York Greenwich Village Speakeasy and Ghost Tour (with pizza!)

11.New York Greenwich Village Speakeasy and Ghost Tour (with pizza!)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 29 reviews · from $45

Start at Washington Square Arch at 7 p.m. for a two-hour West Village walk led by a local guide such as Tom, a native New Yorker. Visit Little Branch, Father’s Study, and The Garrett, hear ghost stories at historic sites, and enjoy a Two Boots pizza slice. Drinks cost extra, and everyone must be 21 or older.

“Tom was a great guide for the tour. He brought his experience as a native new yorker to give us a unique perspective on growing up in Greenwich Village. He was entertaining to talk to and had tons of great recommendations on things to do and see while we are visiting.”

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West Village Haunted Tour - Starting at NYU and entering the West Village
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West Village Haunted Tour

12.West Village Haunted Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 25 reviews · 1 hour 40 minutes (approx.) · from $30

At 7:30 pm, a local guide leads you through 13 West Village stops tied to documented ghost stories, neighborhood history, and literature. Hear tales at Cherry Lane Theatre, Gay Street, and the White Horse Tavern, linked to Dylan Thomas. The small group is capped at 13, and the walk ends near Bedford and Commerce Streets.

“It was filled with incredible stories and beautifully performed by our tour guide. I learnt so much more about the West Village.”

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Five Points Haunted Tour - The Brooklyn Bridge and a history born in tragedy
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Five Points Haunted Tour

13.Five Points Haunted Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 18 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $30

Join Haunted Manhattan for a 90-minute, English-language walk through the old Five Points area. You’ll start at 113 Spring Street, visit City Hall Park, the Brooklyn Bridge, and Foley Square, then finish near St. Paul’s Chapel. Expect spooky stories, local history, and about 1.5 miles of walking in a group of up to 13.

“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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NYC Dark History Walking Tour: Ghosts, Murders, and Mafia - Little Italy and the mafia stories hiding in plain sight
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NYC Dark History Walking Tour: Ghosts, Murders, and Mafia

14.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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NYC Greenwich Village Ghost Tour - Washington Square Park, the evening’s ghost center
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NYC Greenwich Village Ghost Tour

15.NYC Greenwich Village Ghost Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 16 reviews · from $25

Meet your guide at 85 W 3rd Street at 8 p.m. for a 90-minute walk through Greenwich Village. Hear tales tied to Edgar Allan Poe, Eleanor Roosevelt and her dog Fala, Washington Square Arch, and New York University Library. Groups are capped at five, and guides such as Debi add local architecture and neighborhood history to the ghost stories.

“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 of our best experiences in NYC.”

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