Walk through the haunted streets of Greenwich Village. Stand above the hidden tomb of 20,000 yellow fever victims, catch a glimpse of a turn-of-the-century revolution set on an endless loop, hear tales of modern tragedy and murder, and trace the steps of our famous forefathers, who tend to linger past their expiration date. Almost every step through the West Village encounters the ghosts and spirits of New York City’s past
The Hanging Elm: Discover the macabre history behind The Hanging Elm, where the spirits of the unfortunate still linger, sharing their stories from beyond.
Washington Square Park: Immerse yourself in the chilling tales of the past as we journey through the enigmatic Washington Square Park, where ghostly whispers echo through the night.
Triangle Shirtwaist Factory: Understand the tragic events that unfolded at the Triangle Shirtwaist Factory, where the echoes of the past still resonate with sorrow and pain.
Mark Twain's House of Death: Walk in the footsteps of literary legend Mark Twain and visit his haunted home, where his spectral presence fuels the imagination and sends shivers down your spine.
Emma Lazarus' House: Explore the former residence of Emma Lazarus, the poet whose spirit is said to still roam the halls, inspiring and haunting visitors alike.
Jefferson Market Library: Wave to the friendly woman who smiles and then fades away at this former courthouse and site of an old jail.
House of Mayor Jimmy Walker: where the former mayor's ghost is rumored to be still living out his flamboyant life.
Aaron Burr's Carriage House: Will dear Theodosia and her father, Aaron Burr, sing a duet in this old carriage house?
Chumley’s: a secret speakeasy whose long dead Manhattan-loving owner still sips her cocktails at her favorite table.
Marie's Crisis Cafe: A former speakeasy and the site where Revolutionary Propogandist Thomas Paine died.
Almost every step through the West Village encounters the ghosts and spirits of New York City’s past. Walk through the haunted streets of Greenwich Village.
Stand above the hidden tomb of 20,000 yellow fever victims, catch a glimpse of a turn-of-the-century revolution set on an endless loop, hear tales of modern tragedy and murder, and trace the steps of our famous forefathers, who tend to linger past their expiration date.
Meredith, our tour guide, was a great communicator, even before the tour began. She led us through the streets of Greenwich Village on a thoroughly enjoyable evening ghost tour. We learned many interesting historical facts along with stories of haunted sites. She was friendly, knowledgeable, energetic, and enthusiastic—what more could you ask for?
A great overall tour of Harlem. We go to NYC regularly but we haven't really seen Harlem. Wow, Ronald our guide was great..such a wealth of knowledge and taking us not only to the major highlights but some great unique spots like the urban garden and meeting Paul who told us how it started years ago and expanded to help the community in a variety of ways. It was a warm day but Ronald worked to find shade and indoor locations to help. Thank you and we plan to return to Harlem to explore more.
We had the best time joining Courtney on her Lower East Side Food tour! Courtney told us so many fantastic stories and the time went by too fast! We had so much fun trying the delicious food, which was really well chosen to get to know the area! Thank you so much! We will be back for more 🤗😀
Our walking tour with Courtney was the highlight of our weekend. We're locals, and we got to know cool insights into local history and architecture while being guided us to some of our favorite food spots!
The pace was perfect, Courtney was a great guide, and we left with a deeper appreciation for the neighborhood. Highly recommended for locals and visitors alike!
Easily recommendable! To see the places where real history took place and to learn of real people who came from Harlem and made changes in the world was very interesting and valuable. Lady Altovise knew her stuff! She was fun and engaging while telling true and inspirational stories. Gives me pride for Harlem and our country. A tour to do while you’re in NY!
I took a Brooklyn Bridge and DUMBO sightseeing tour with Renee from Tours by Foot, and she was absolutely incredible. As a New Yorker, I’m always curious to learn more about my own city, and I feel like I hit the jackpot with Renee as my guide. She was knowledgeable, engaging, and full of fascinating history and stories.
In one fantastic walk over the bridge, I learned far more than I expected to in just a few hours. I highly recommend Renee to anyone looking for a memorable, informative, and enjoyable sightseeing experience.
Michael was a fantastic tour guide. His enthusiasm and knowledge was so appreciated by all of us. He is definitely a great ambassador for the best of NYC.
Had the best experience with Lady Altovise on her Saturday afternoon tour of Harlem. My mother discovered her on YouTube and booked her for us to experience while my parents visited. I’ve lived in Harlem for 10 years and still learned so much. She was amazing!
Lady Altovise did an outstanding & professional tour of Harlem! The Soul of Harlem Stroll: History & Heritage Tour was so entertaining and informative! You must take it if you’re visiting NYC! ATL Fans!
Great overall experience. Miss Altovise was fun, funny, knowledgeable, welcoming during this walking tour. It was a beautiful day and we were able to see lots of sites, people, and street entertainment throughout the trip. She welcomes questions which was fun!
Altovise was AMAZING!!! We have been in NYC for five days and have taken multiple walking tours of the city, but this was by far the most entertaining and enlightening tour we took! We could not recommend Altovise enough!
Lady has been a really great tour guide. Her vibe and her knowledge make her an amazing professional. She knows the neighborhood, and the neighborhood knows her!
We took this tour through Brooklyn and it was amazing! Even though I knew the neighborhood I had no idea of the amount of history and fun facts I’ve learned. I’ll take more of these tours when I return to NYC. Renee was a delight and so knowledgeable!
Renee’s Brooklyn tour was really terrific! She is knowledgeable, warm and down to earth. We learned a ton and had so much fun! We hope to take her Greenwich Village tour too!
This late review is about the Greenwich Village Neighborhood Tour I joined back in June 2024. The guide Renee was awesome! She was fun and knowledgeable. She knew a lot about the neighbourhood and could give us direction very precisely. I joined the Chinatown tour by another company and it was boring...Renee's pace was not too fast but we still got to visit different places. She also educated us with local social etiquette. I really enjoy her tour. PS. If you are a fan of Friends, you will walk pass the building which the show used as transition.
The Tour with Michael was great. If you want to get information about New York and his buildings he is the one you should ask. Great Tour, greate gut.
Highly recommended.
Such an incredible tour! Super interesting, with so many important historical details. We loved every second of it. Our tour guide was so fun and knowledgeable, would highly highly recommend booking!
Michael’s walking tour of Brooklyn was informative & fun. We saw lots of Brooklyn heights & all the views of manhattan.
Tour Highlights of the Ghosts of Greenwich Village
The Hanging Elm: Discover the macabre history behind The Hanging Elm, where the spirits of the unfortunate still linger, sharing their stories from beyond.
Washington Square Park: Immerse yourself in the chilling tales of the past as we journey through the enigmatic Washington Square Park, where ghostly whispers echo through the night.
Triangle Shirtwaist Factory: Understand the tragic events that unfolded at the Triangle Shirtwaist Factory, where the echoes of the past still resonate with sorrow and pain.
Mark Twain's House of Death: Walk in the footsteps of literary legend Mark Twain and visit his haunted home, where his spectral presence fuels the imagination and sends shivers down your spine.
Jefferson Market Library: Wave to the friendly woman who smiles and then fades away at this former courthouse and site of an old jail.
House of Mayor Jimmy Walker: where the former mayor's ghost is rumored to be still living out his flamboyant life.
Aaron Burr's Carriage House: Will dear Theodosia and her father, Aaron Burr, sing a duet in this old carriage house?
Chumley’s: A secret speakeasy whose long-dead Manhattan-loving owner still sips her cocktails at her favorite table.
Marie's Crisis Cafe: A former speakeasy and the site ofwhere Revolutionary Propogandist Thomas Paine died.
Our Haunted History Tour offers a unique blend of history, mystery, and spine-tingling tales that you won't find anywhere else. From the chilling tales of Washington Square Park to the haunted homes of literary legends, our tour is a captivating experience for all ghost lovers.
TOUR INFORMATION:
Tour begins from the northwest corner of 6th Ave and Waverly Place (map) in front of the Waverly Restaurant.
The tour ends on Grove Street and 7th Avenue. (map)
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