Ghosts of New York Walking Tour

Find out where the ghosts are in New York City on this guided 2-hour walking tour through the Big Apple’s scariest streets. Look and listen as a local guide shares terrifying tales from sites in Greenwich Village’s haunted history, like the potter’s field, a mass grave under one of New York’s most beautiful parks. Walk past Hangman’s Tree, which has seen more than its share of scare. And find the home where Edgar Allan Poe wrote many of his stories of mystery and the macabre.

A haunted ghost tour of New York’s historic streets
Take an easy walk through the haunted hotspots of Greenwich Village and West Village
Travel to Edgar Allan Poe’s New York residence, where he wrote and published renowned stories
Learn the stories behind the purported ghosts who wander Gay Street and White Horse Tavern
Discover Washington Square Park’s dark past, including Hangman’s Tree
A knowledgeable and entertaining guide provides full narration throughout your spooky tour

What To Expect

Washington Square Park

Potter’s Field
15 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Washington Square Park

Hangman’s tree
15 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Washington Square Park

Ghost of a Dog
15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

West Village

Home of Anne Lynch Botta
15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

West Village

Gay Street
15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

The Northern Dispensary

Edgar Allan Poe
15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Barrow Street Theatre

Theodosia Burr
15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

75 1/2 Bedford Street

Chumley’s
15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Hudson Street

Trivia Contest
It’s the story about White Horse Tavern
15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

16 Bank St

Waverly Inn
15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

11 Bank St

Who is E.C. Bullock?
15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

10th Street & 5th Avenue

The House of Death
15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Highlight

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Not wheelchair accessible
Adult pricing applies to all travelers. Infant rates apply if children are not participating in any of the tastings.
Stroller accessible
This tour involves a good amount of walking; comfortable shoes are recommended
Tours run rain or shine; please dress appropriately
Near public transportation
Most travelers can participate
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 15 travelers

Include

Local guide

Exclude

Hotel pickup and drop-off
Gratuities

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