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New York City Greenwich Village Haunted Self Guided Walking Tour

5.0 (one review) 55 min – 1 h 15 min Free cancellation Private tour
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New York City Greenwich Village Haunted Self Guided Walking Tour

About this activity

Explore Greenwich villiages spooky sites that are said to be haunted by Mark Twain, Thomas Pain and Aaron Burr, to name a few! Go at your own pace and schedule, this tour is all out side and navigated by technology in our walking tour app (NOT THE VIATOR APP).

On our haunted adventure I’ll be guiding you through these spooky streets and taking you to the most haunted and historic buildings, restaurants, bars, stomping grounds of F Scott Fitzgerald and Hemingway, the house of death, speakeasies, theaters and most haunted park this old city has to offer.

And I’ll share with the tales and ghost stories of old Mark Twain, Thomas Paine, Arron Burr, F. Scott Fitzgerald, Howdie Doodie, The Gay Street Phantom, Emma Lazarus, the pauper cemetery and many more spooky tales.

By the end you’ll be familiar with the area and be an expert in local paranormal activities.

This tour is not for the faint of heart. The tour starts at the Cherry Lane Theater.

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At a glance

Duration
55 min – 1 h 15 min
Confirmation
Instant confirmation
Ticket
Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group
Your group only
People per booking
1–15
Audio guide
English
Operated by
WalknTours

Ages: Infants (0–4 years) · Adults (5–100 years)

What is included

Included

  • Included: Outdoor tour on our Walking Tour app

Not included

  • Not included: Food and drinks
  • Not included: In person guide

Itinerary

  1. Cherry Lane Theatre

    Passing by

    The tour starts here and you'll hear about its spooky story and how the building is still haunted by one of the people that once lived here, and performed here.

  2. Greenwich Village

    40 min

    The tour will stop at multiple famous points tell you the stories of famous characters such as Thomas Paine, Aaron Burr, Mark Twain and many more who still haunted the streets and buildings of the city.

  3. Stop 3

    5 min

    The tour stops outside of the Cafe where you'll hear about Thomas Paine, his impact on history, and how he is said to still haunt this building.

  4. Stop 4

    10 min

    The tour ends at Washington Square park where you'll hear the stories of it's past as a cemetery, hanging grounds and much more.

  5. Stop 5

    Passing by

    The tour stops outside the historic restaurant that was once the home of Aaron Burr and now is said to be haunted by him.

  6. Jefferson Market Library

    10 min

    The tour stops outside the library where you'll hear the history that of it's time as a courthouse. And the ghosts that now linger here now.

  7. Stop 7

    Passing by

    The tour stops at this home and also the death home where you'll hear about the famous writers that lived here, including Mark Twain, and their spirits.

Meeting point and pickup

Everyone meets at the meeting point.

Meeting point

  • The tour starts outside of the Cherry Lane Theater where you'll hear it's haunted tale, then you'll be guided step by step through the streets telling you the haunted history of each site.

End point

  • The tour ends at the Washington Square Arch, and you'll learn about the scary tales of the park, the people buried there, the people hung there, and who haunts there now.

Using your ticket

Thank you for booking the Haunted Greenwich Villiage tour on the WalknTours app!

This is a tiny company, just me (Hi I’m Greg!), and I’m here to help :). If you have questions text 617-991-3269. Your ticket is below.

Quick overview:

1. Get the WalknTours app

2. Register

3. Unlock the tour by choosing the tour and use code 'burr1003' to unlock it

Full ticket:

HOW TO TAKE YOUR TOUR

*Do not purchase the tour in the WalknTours app. Use Code 'burr1003'.

*If you purchased more than one ticket make sure each user registers a unique account and email address. You will use the same experience code 'burr1003'

Step 1: Download the WalknTours app on iPhone or Android.

App Store: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/walkntours/id1457662600

Google Play Store: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.app.walkntours

Step 2: Register an Account or Login

Step 3: Open the Tour

Select New York as your city

Select the Haunted and Historic Greenwich Village tour and click it.

Click "Enter Experience Code"

Enter the Experience Code 'burr1003'

Click apply

The tour is now unlocked and you can take it anytime.

To take the tour go outside Cherry Lane Theater and press play.

Have questions? Email us [email protected] or text 617-991-3269.

Cancellation

Free cancellation

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

If you cancel You get back
At least one day before 100%
Less than a day before 0%

Good to know

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

  • Service animals allowed

  • Public transportation options are available nearby

  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

  • This is all outside on our walking tour app.

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