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Ghosts of Greenwich Village: Private Walking Tour

5.0 (3 reviews) 2 hours Free cancellation Private tour
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Ghosts of Greenwich Village: Private Walking Tour

About this activity

Step into the shadows of Greenwich Village on a private haunted walking tour where history and mystery intertwine.

  • Restless souls beneath Washington Square Park
  • Prohibition-era spirits at an old speakeasy
  • Women condemned in a former prison
  • Victims of one of the worst work-place disasters in history
  • and more!

From phantom footsteps to ghostly figures in jazz-era gowns, discover why the Village is one of NYC’s most haunted neighborhoods.

  • See 7 haunted buildings
  • Plus 2 haunted areas
  • 2 hours
  • 1.5 mi/2.4 km walk on flat terrain

*Tour contains dark themes and descriptions. May not be suitable for all children, parental guidance recommended. Minimum age recommended at 12 years old.

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At a glance

Duration
2 hours
Confirmation
Instant confirmation
Ticket
Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group
Your group only
People per booking
1–12
Guide
English
Operated by
I'm Walkin' Here Tours

What is included

Included

  • Included: Tour guide and sites included

Not included

  • Not included: Gratuities are not included

Itinerary

  1. Stop 1

    10 min

    Hear the stories of some of the 20 ghosts said to inhabit this pre-Revolution carriage house.

  2. Gay Street

    10 min

    Imagine this home in its heyday as a 1920's speakeasy run by the corrupt mayor of NYC. More than the smell of spirits linger here.

  3. Jefferson Market Library

    10 min

    This former courthouse, jail, and women's prison is haunted by spirits of those done wrong by the system. Feel a chill as you hear their stories.

  4. Stop 4

    10 min

    Take in the stories of "The Most Haunted House in New York", including brushes with former resident Mark Twain.

  5. Stop 5

    15 min

    Hear the fascinating (and blood-chilling) history of this iconic park, including the story of the last public execution in NYC and the remains of plague victims still beneath your feet.

  6. Greenwich Village

    10 min

    Stop by Edgar Allen Poe's tragic New York City home, across the street from a haunted former fire house.

  7. Stop 7

    10 min

    Hear about the horrifying fire that lead to the deaths of 146 workers, and the souls said to still haunt the halls.

Meeting point and pickup

Everyone meets at the meeting point.

Meeting point

  • Meet in front of the apartment building at 3 Sheridan Sq, corner of Barrow St & West 4th St.

End point

Cancellation

Free cancellation

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

If you cancel You get back
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  • The operator may cancel if the weather does not allow it; you then get another date or your money back.
  • The operator may cancel if too few people book; you then get another date or your money back.

Good to know

  • Wheelchair accessible

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

  • Service animals allowed

  • Public transportation options are available nearby

  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible

  • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible

  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Traveller ratings

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