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What to do and see in New York City, New York (NY): The Best Ghost & Vampire Tours
Conquering New York in one visit is impossible. Instead, hit the must-sees – the Empire State Building, the Statue of Liberty, Central Park, the Metropolitan Museum of Art – and then explore off the beaten path with visits to The Cloisters or one of the city’s libraries. Indulge in the bohemian shops of the West Village or the fine dining of the Upper West Side. The bustling marketplace inside of Grand Central Station gives you a literal taste of the best the city has to offer.
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1. Greenwich Village Haunted Tour
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 8 reviews
Haunted Manhattan offers the most accurate—and FUN—ghost tours in the city! On our Greenwich Village tour, a secret underworld of ghosts and ghouls reveals itself as you’re guided through the streets by "noted professor of anthropology & the supernatural," The Professor. The Professor will guide you to 13 haunted locations, from Washington Square Park, a former potter's field and now the beating heart of the Village that seems to host multiple famous spirits (including a ghost dog!), to the former home of Mark Twain that may also hold malevolent spirits, telling you tales of haunted dorm buildings, churches, fire houses, theaters, and more along the way... A historical, hilarious, and completely hair-raising experience, Haunted Manhattan will show you the greatest city there is, like you’ve never seen it before.
Inclusions: Professional tour guide
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Reviewed By Michael H
My daughter and I went to Nee York for the first time and decided to go on a haunted tour. It was late in the season on a week night and we were the only two but they took us anyway. Vinny was our guide and she was awesome. She was entertaining, friendly, and knowledgeable. I highly recommend the west tour. Enjoy!
2. West Village Haunted Tour
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 2 reviews
Haunted Manhattan offers the spookiest, most accurate, and FUN ghost tours in New York! The West Village has been "Little Bohemia" for over 100 years, and the hang-out of artists and writers for even longer. Our Poet, Vinny, knows all the best stories of history, hauntings, and extraordinary encounters with the beyond… They'll take you to 13 haunted locations, sharing tales from a pesky poltergeist who likes to play with fire, to a chilling encounter with Edgar Allan Poe, to a dead speakeasy owner who’s not ready to let go of her enterprise. Vinny will make your walk through one of the city’s hottest neighborhoods into a chilling experience. A historical, hilarious, and completely hair-raising experience, Haunted Manhattan will show you the greatest city there is, like you’ve never seen it before.
Inclusions: Local tour guide
Exclusions: Food and drinks
Reviewed By richardaA5406QS
while the tour is advertised as "haunted" and we do get to hear scary stories about the various ghosts that perhaps inhabit buildings around Washington Square Park, the best part of the tour for me was the actual history that inspires the ghost stories. some of this history is more than 300 years old !!! our "professorial" guide (himself perhaps a rather vivid spectral being) is well-informed, congenial, and makes a personal connection with each person individually in the tour. the suggestions for a good pub afterwards were appreciated and I've been thinking about what I learned over the week that has transpired since this fun event (follow-up, in response to the questions below, there was no gear or equipment to sanitize unless people are NOT sanitizing their own disposable masks)
3. Ghosts of Greenwich Village: 2-Hour Private Walking Tour
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 72 reviews
Dig up Manhattan's spine-chilling past on this 2-hour private walking tour of Greenwich Village, known as one of the city's most haunted neighborhoods. Together with a guide, you'll head to some of the village's spookiest spots, including Washington Square Park and NYU's Brown Building, and hear tales of lost children, celebrity ghosts, and park-dwelling phantoms.
Inclusions: Local guide, Private tour
Exclusions: Gratuities
Reviewed By pleasurree
Did the Statue of Liberty tour on Monday 5/10 and it was a deeeeeelight! James was amazing and is full of pertinent facts and information! As soon as our group arrived James told us what to expect on the tour and let us know that he was available and encouraging of being our personal photographer! Ask for James, you won’t be disappointed- he is the keeper all of things Liberty Enlightening the World (I hope I’m remembering that fact right!) buuuuuuut, the company could put more signage around because there is none until the actual entrance to the building, but that’s not James’ fault- we found his flag!
4. New York City Ghost Tour of Greenwich Village
Overall Ratings
4.9 based on 99 reviews
Dig up Manhattan's spine-chilling past on this 2-hour walking tour of Greenwich Village, known as one of the city's most haunted neighborhoods. Together with a guide, you'll head to some of the village's spookiest spots, including Washington Square Park and NYU's Brown Building, and hear tales of lost children, celebrity ghosts, and park-dwelling phantoms.
Inclusions: Guide, Small-Group New York City Ghost Tour of Greenwich Village
Exclusions: Gratuities
Reviewed By DhavalCGandhi
I'm not one to get spooked easily or a firm believer of the spirits, but there were some pretty spooky parts. Alyssa, our tour guide, was great and extraordinarily knowledgeable about the history of Greenwich Village. As a new local to the city, it was the perfect combination of a history lesson and fascinating ghost stories that my partner and I were looking for. For me, it's especially surreal to know that I have passed by the house that John Wilks Booth stayed the night before he went on to make history without even knowing it dozen of times before I went on this tour. I would recommend it to anyone that likes any sort of dark history or paranormal activities.
5. East Village Haunted Manhattan tour
Overall Ratings
4.8 based on 48 reviews
Haunted Manhattan offers the most accurate—and FUN—ghost tours in the city! On our East Village tour, a secret underworld of ghosts and ghouls reveals itself as you’re guided past 13 haunted stops by the clever, witty, and endlessly entertaining Frankie, a bartender who’s used to dealing with patrons who just don’t want to heed Last Call. From the ghost train at the Astor Place subway stop, to haunted screams in the night on Bond Street, to a cellar where one of America's greatest writers might still be sipping on some amontillado, you’ll see both landmarks and dive bars that make the East Village the legend that it is—and hear the stories of the spirits that call this area home. A historical, hilarious, and completely hair-raising experience, Haunted Manhattan will show you the greatest city there is, like you’ve never seen it before.
Inclusions: Ticket provides entry to all locations
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Reviewed By richardaA5406QS
while the tour is advertised as "haunted" and we do get to hear scary stories about the various ghosts that perhaps inhabit buildings around Washington Square Park, the best part of the tour for me was the actual history that inspires the ghost stories. some of this history is more than 300 years old !!! our "professorial" guide (himself perhaps a rather vivid spectral being) is well-informed, congenial, and makes a personal connection with each person individually in the tour. the suggestions for a good pub afterwards were appreciated and I've been thinking about what I learned over the week that has transpired since this fun event (follow-up, in response to the questions below, there was no gear or equipment to sanitize unless people are NOT sanitizing their own disposable masks)
6. Gangsters and Ghosts Tour in NYC
Overall Ratings
4.8 based on 12 reviews
One of the best ways to really acquaint yourself with the infamous city of Manhattan is to do it from the streets, through a guided NYC Gangster Tour or Ghost Tour, detailing the crimes, deals, and charisma that made the city what it is today. We offer a 2 for 1 deal, hosting historically-based guided tours of NYC’s gangsters AND ghost stories, right from where it all happened!
Inclusions: 2-in-1 guided tour of NYC’s gangsters and ghost stories
Exclusions: Gratuities
7. Greenwich Village Small-Group Haunted Ghost Tour, in NYC
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 53 reviews
Greenwich Village is home to centuries of haunting history. Come discover it on a shared ghost tour, that will change your perception of New York City. This hour-long walking ghost tour will take you to some of the most haunted places in New York City. Tour begins at 8pm from April-Oct; and 7pm Nov-March. The tour is an hour long and meets and ends in Washington Square Park at the Arch. You will visit 8 locations on a 1 mile walk through Greenwich Village to places like Mark Twain’s House of Death, The Emma Lazarus House, The Hangman's Elm, and more. Group sizes do not typically exceed 20 people.
Inclusions: Professional guide, All taxes, fees, and handling charges
Exclusions: Gratuities, Food and drinks, Hotel pickup and drop-off
Reviewed By amydodson
I’ve been on several tours like this and have learned so much about this history of whatever city I’m in. This NYC tour was equal parts informative history and great fun! A unique and relaxing way to spend a couple of hours. Hannah was a great guide; she has a quick wit and charm...and no corny jokes. You won’t regret this tour!
8. Ghosts of New York Walking Tour
Overall Ratings
3.0 based on 7 reviews
Experience the spine-tingling thrills of a night traversing the Big Apple’s spookier streets on a tour of New York's haunted streets. During your fully narrated tour, discover the rich history of West Village and Greenwich Village haunts, including Hangman’s Tree and the New York residence where Edgar Allan Poe penned and published some of his most famous works. You may even encounter local ghosts gliding through their favorite former haunts! Full narration provides the historical context for the city’s scary stories.
Inclusions: Local guide
Exclusions: Hotel pickup and drop-off, Gratuities
Reviewed By NJNavarra
I received a message to say the tour was not possible on date booked due to the guide having a personal emergency and unable to run the tour. I did book this very last moment (the morning of the afternoon tour) and appreciate things happen causing the cancellation of walking tours. I was offered a new date but I was unable to take, as I would be travelling home and no longer in NYC. I requested a full refund but to date have heard nothing. I am hoping I will be reimbursed the fee I paid for a tour cancelled by the company.
9. Murder and Mayhem East Village Gangster and Crime Private Walking Tour
This now gentrified area of NYC was once known as “Wicked NY”. On this 2 hour tour walk the notorious streets of the East Village & Lower East Side where murder, mayhem were part of everyday life. Explore places that were home to crime, prostitution, murders & more. Hear the stories of this once densely populated area where Jewish and Italian gangsters met. Where Charlie Luciano, Mayer Lansky formed a life long friendship that later became the foundation of the Mafia. See where the gangsters lived, ate, drank, committed crime or got whacked. Explore the cemetery site where a grave robbery took place and is one of the most sensational crimes ever committed. Visit Tompkins Square Park notorious for riots, encampments for homeless and illegal drug dealings. Where a tragic boat fire changed the face of this once German immigrant neighborhood. In 1989 The Butcher of Tompkins Sq. Park murdered his girlfriend dismembered her body and served soup made from her remains to the homeless.
Inclusions: Informative, friendly, professional guide
Exclusions: Hotel pickup and drop-off, Food and drinks
Reviewed By S5739WFcourtneyb
I am ashamed it took me this long to write a review because of how truly incredible this experience was for my family and me. Before lockdown, I found Robin via multiple websites and booked a half-day tour by private car for myself, my mother, and gangster loving father. I prefaced the booking explaining that my father had a bad knee and I was a bit nervous about a walking tour. I was hoping he would still get the full experience viewing everything from a car and not just be stuck in New York city traffic all day. Robin customized the entire ride for us, and not only was she an absolute pleasure, she knew the streets so well she would ask the driver to pull up a couple of hundred feet when the sidewalk would be easier to get in and out of the car. It was a fun experience we still talk about and also happened to be the last time my parents will be in the city with me for quite some time. When we got hungry, and my father wanted to sit down for a meal (an unexpected request when we had a full picnic in the car), Robin, of course, knew the perfect place and was able to incorporate everything into part of the experience. She was incredibly knowledgeable and my father LOVED it.
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