NYC Greenwich Village Ghost Tour

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Duration: 2 hours
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  • NYC Greenwich Village Ghost Tour
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Experience Highlights

Experience Manhattan’smost spine-chilling stories first-hand at the very locations featured in the legends by signing up for this Greenwich Village night-time ghost tour.

Explore the places that have piqued the curiosity of believers and sceptics alike in this part of New York.

Together with your guide, you’ll visit Washington Square Park, the famous haunted Jefferson Market Library and other ‘haunted’ buildings, ensuring an entertaining and unique two-hour tour.

  • Relive the myths and legends of Greenwich Village’sghosts in New York
  • Visit the places where the events are said to have taken place
  • Discover iconic sites such as Washington Square Park and New York University
  • Enjoy a unique, pleasant and fascinating experience on this two-hour tour

What’s included

  • Guided tour of Greenwich Village’s landmarks
  • A two-hour experience visiting the actual sites where the ghost stories originated
  • An evening walking tour of the ‘haunted’ spots in this Manhattan neighbourhood

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Step by Step

This night-time ghost tour will take you on a journey led by your expert guide to discover the darker side of New York, on a two-hour walk brimming with spine-chilling legends and myths about some of Manhattan’s historic sites.

You’ll visit Washington Square Park, which between the 18th and 19th centuries served as a cemetery and mass grave where victims of the yellow fever epidemic were buried, giving rise to tales from beyond the grave.

The ghostly tour will take in places rumoured to be haunted, such as the following:

  • St Luke in the Fields Gardens: situated in the courtyard of a church said to be under a spell
  • Haunted university buildings: discover the spookiest structures at New York University, such as the Brown Building
  • Jefferson Market Library: the New York Public Library also has its own stories
  • The building from the TV series *Friends*: although it isn’t haunted, it’s a great, fun must-see for tourists

You’ll also be able to explore the Cherry Lane Theatre, a renowned Off-Broadway theatre that you’ll love visiting.

In the park, a local guide will tell you about the most famous stories of spirits and ghosts which, according to residents, haunt the area at night.

Whether you’re a believer or a sceptic, you’re sure to have a thoroughly enjoyable, interesting and unique time by signing up for this tour, which takes in the spookiest spots in Greenwich Village, Manhattan.

Reviews

4.7
· 506 Reviews
  • D
    D.
    5
    Great, much better to do this kind of activity than watching horror movies. I highly recommend it. Very interesting story of each haunted place.
  • R
    R.
    5
    Very good! I got to feel something strange at NYU, I really enjoyed this experience.
  • S
    S.
    5
    Great to do something different, you get out of any known routine with this tour. Then it is difficult to see each place with the same eyes.
  • G
    G.
    4
    Innovative and creepy.

Other Things You Should Know

  • The tour takes place at night. We recommend wearing suitable clothing to keep out the cold
  • If the tour is cancelled due to bad weather, you can change the date of the tour or request a full refund of the amount paid
  • Accessible to wheelchair users and those with pushchairs

Cancellation Policy

Cancel at least 24 hours before departure to receive a full refund

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