Not only when it’s Halloween in New York, the ghost and haunted tours are very popular. I myself didn’t really know what I was getting myself into when I went on one of the walking tours. But what can I say? It was a lot of fun to get to know New York City from a completely different side.

Especially the area around Greenwich Village has many haunted and ghost stories to offer. And I present the best of them here!

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My personal recommendation

By far the most booked tour is the Gangsters and Ghosts tour in NYC, which is exactly what I did and I highly recommend it!

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Ghost & Haunted Tours in NYC

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   Gangsters and Ghosts Tour in NYC

   Walking Tour in Greenwich Village

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   Immerse yourself in the rich history of New York City with an intriguing Gangsters and Ghosts walking tour. Join your guide for a unique journey into the city’s past, exploring its infamous crimes, notorious gangsters, clandestine deals, and haunted structures. Meander through a variety of downtown neighborhoods, including Little Italy, Chinatown, and the West Village, as you soak up chilling tales of spirits and mobsters. Experience downtown Manhattan’s history on this one-of-a-kind tour, gain insightful knowledge about local history from your guide, and explore several neighborhoods all in one fascinating journey.

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   Ghost Stories: A Mysterious, Macabre Interactive Tour at the Metropolitan Museum of Art

   Walking Tour in Upper West Side
   

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   Dive into a world of the spectral and spine-chilling with our Ghost Stories adventure, encompassing everything from the eerie to the unnerving, the morbid to the enigmatic, and the phantasmal to the monstrous. This immersive journey at the Metropolitan Museum presents a spine-tingling exploration of all things terrifying. Attendees will traverse through different eras and cultures to explore the myth of the Flying Dutchman, enigmatic funerary masks, captivating still life art, and striking sculptures. 

   Knowledge about the works of art from Egypt, America, and Europe, among others, will be imparted, along with tales of supernatural occurrences within the museum itself. Throughout this experience, we’ll delve into how various cultures portray the daunting and the macabre, seeking to understand the essence of our fears and their origins.

   When? Fridays: 6 p.m. – 8 p.m. and Saturdays: 11 a.m. – 1 p.m.

   Important note: Upon your arrival, the guide will provide your tickets (avoiding the need to queue for purchase!), which remain valid for all the exhibitions in the museum after the conclusion of the tour.

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   Ghost Tour of Greenwich Village NYC

   Walking Tour in Greenwich Village
   

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   Greenwich Village is for me one of the most beautiful neighborhoods of New York and has a lot to offer. But it also has a haunted side in stories, which will be shown to you on this walking tour. This ghost tour through Greenwich Village is full of spooky tales of lost children, phantoms and celebrity ghosts – and not only at Halloween a popular tour. 

   Along the way, you’ll learn many interesting anecdotes as you stroll through Washington Square Park, West 10th Street and the campus of New York University. The Greenwich Village Ghost Tour is a real highlight!

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   East Village Haunted Manhattan Walking Tour

   Walking Tour in Alphabet City
   

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   On this haunted walking tour you’ll explore one of the oldest neighborhoods in Manhattan: the East Village (and Alphabet City). And at night! There are 13 haunted locations on the list – from historic pubs to the Public Theater to a subway stop known for its “ghost train”.

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   Ghosts of Greenwich Village: 2-Hour Private Walking Tour

   Walking Tour in Greenwich Village
   

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   Do you like stories about ghosts? Then this private haunted tour of Greenwich Village in the evening is a great option! In two hours, you’ll hear lots of haunted stories about people who have suddenly disappeared or are haunted around Washington Square Park and New York University. And of course: also a lot about this beautiful neighborhood of NYC!

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   Alexander Hamilton's Haunts and Hangouts Tour

   Walking Tour in Financial District
   

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   This walking tour is the second tour that deals with the life of Alexander Hamilton. While the first one has a focus on historical sites, here you will learn more about the person himself. From his favorite pub to his grave, everything is included. Nevertheless, the New York Stock Exchange and Wall Street are not missing from the program!

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