Explore the haunted side of New York City on a guided walking tour through some of Manhattan's most fascinating historic neighborhoods. Hear stories of tragedy, murder, disease, unexplained encounters, and the colorful characters whose lives—and deaths—became part of New York folklore.
Our NYC ghost tours combine fascinating history with eerie legends, taking you through historic streets, parks, theaters, and neighborhoods where the past still seems to linger.
Greenwich Village Ghost Tour
Explore One of NYC's Most Haunted Neighborhoods
Our Greenwich Village Ghost Tour is our primary public ghost tour in New York City.
Walk through the historic streets of Greenwich Village and discover the stories behind some of Manhattan's most famous haunted locations. Stand above the hidden tomb of thousands of yellow fever victims, hear the tragic story of the Triangle Shirtwaist Factory, and visit places associated with famous New Yorkers whose stories continue long after their deaths.
Explore Washington Square Park, Washington Square Arch, Hangman's Elm, Mark Twain's House of Death, Jefferson Market, Aaron Burr's Carriage House, Chumley's, Marie's Crisis Cafe, and other historic locations.
Along the way, your guide will share stories of ghosts, murder, tragedy, disease, political intrigue, and unexplained encounters while bringing the history of Greenwich Village to life.
Ready to Explore Greenwich Village After Dark?
Join our Greenwich Village Ghost Tour and discover why this historic neighborhood has earned its reputation as one of New York City's most haunted places.
Other NYC Ghost Tours
Want to explore a different side of New York's haunted history? We also offer several private NYC ghost tours, giving your group the opportunity to discover eerie stories and historic locations with a private guide.
Ghosts of the East Village
Explore the darker side of Manhattan's East Village, where historic buildings, tragic events, and generations of ghost stories come together.
The East Village has a fascinating history filled with artists, immigrants, political movements, historic taverns, and some deeply tragic events. On this private East Village ghost tour, explore the places where history and haunting legends intersect.
Hear the story of the West 3rd Street Firehouse, where a firefighter who died by suicide in the 1930s is said to have left behind a lingering presence. Discover the Poe House, NYU's interpretation of the building where Edgar Allan Poe lived in 1844, and learn about the neighborhood's connection to one of America's most famous writers.
Visit the Brown Building, formerly the Asch Building, where the devastating 1911 Triangle Shirtwaist Factory fire claimed the lives of 145 workers, most of them young immigrant women. The tragedy remains one of the defining events in New York City's labor history, and stories of the building's haunted past have become part of its lore.
Continue to the Merchant's House Museum, one of New York's best-preserved 19th-century homes and a location long associated with reports of paranormal activity. Hear the story of Gertrude Tredwell and her family and the strange occurrences visitors and staff have reported over the years.
Then stop at McSorley's Old Ale House, the legendary East Village tavern dating to the mid-19th century. Hear stories about famous patrons including Abraham Lincoln, John Lennon, Theodore Roosevelt, and Boss Tweed, as well as the tale of magician Harry Houdini, who died on Halloween in 1926 and is said to remain among the spirits associated with the historic bar.
The tour concludes at St. Mark's-in-the-Bowery, where the ghost of Peter Stuyvesant, the last Dutch director-general of New Netherland, is said to linger on the site of his former farm.
Stories and locations include:
- West 3rd Street Firehouse — Hear the story of the firefighter whose tragic death became part of the building's haunted lore.
- Poe House — Explore the history surrounding Edgar Allan Poe's former New York residence.
- Triangle Shirtwaist Factory / Brown Building — Learn about the devastating 1911 factory fire and the lives it changed forever.
- Merchant's House Museum — Discover the Tredwell family and the home's long history of reported paranormal activity.
- McSorley's Old Ale House — Hear stories of famous patrons, Harry Houdini, and the legendary McSorley's cats.
- St. Mark's-in-the-Bowery — Learn about Peter Stuyvesant and the ghost stories connected to his former property.
Ghosts on Broadway
Discover the haunted side of New York's Theater District, where some of Broadway's most famous performers and theater legends are said to have never left the stage.
Broadway is famous for its lights, performers, and legendary theaters—but behind the curtain is a history filled with tragedy, strange occurrences, and stories of ghosts that have become part of New York theater lore.
On this private Broadway ghost tour, explore some of the Theater District's historic theaters and hear the stories behind the spirits, mysterious appearances, and theatrical superstitions that have fascinated performers and audiences for generations.
Discover the story of the Broadway impresario whose spirit is said to haunt the theater bearing his name. His ghost reportedly appears on opening nights to congratulate performers—and has even been accused of pinching leading ladies.
Hear about the legendary chorus girl who died tragically young, whose ghost is said to appear in the early morning hours. Was her death a murder or a suicide? The mystery has helped make her one of Broadway's most intriguing ghost stories.
Visit theaters where performers and staff have reported strange encounters and unexplained activity, and learn why theater people have developed some of the most unusual superstitions in New York.
The tour explores stories surrounding theaters including:
- The Palace Theatre — A historic 1913 theater once known as the "Valhalla of Vaudeville" and reportedly home to numerous ghosts, including the legendary Judy Garland.
- The New Amsterdam Theatre — Former home of the Ziegfeld Follies and the setting for stories about the ghost of a mysterious chorus girl.
- The Belasco Theatre — One of Broadway's most famous supposedly haunted theaters, with a ghost whose presence has become part of the theater's history.
- The Lyceum Theatre — The oldest continuously operating Broadway theater and another venue with stories of unexplained encounters.
- Broadway superstitions — Discover the unusual traditions and beliefs that generations of theater professionals have followed to avoid tempting fate.
Most Broadway tours focus on the shows and performers entertaining audiences today. Ghosts on Broadway takes a different approach, exploring the "longest-running performances" on the Great White Way—the stories that continue even after the curtain falls.
Dark Side of the High Line
Discover the dark history and ghost stories hidden beneath one of New York City's most popular parks.
Today, the High Line is one of Manhattan's most beloved public spaces, offering gardens, art, architecture, and spectacular views of the Hudson River. But the neighborhood below the elevated park has a much darker past.
On this private Dark Side of the High Line tour, explore the stories of tragedy, death, mystery, and the people who once lived and worked along Manhattan's far West Side.
Learn why the railroad tracks that once ran through this area earned the infamous nickname Death Avenue, and hear about the West Side Cowboys whose job was to ride ahead of freight trains waving red flags to warn pedestrians and traffic.
Discover the story of the Titanic survivors who arrived on Manhattan's West Side after the disaster at sea, and hear about the tragedies and legends connected to the streets beneath today's High Line.
The tour also explores stories surrounding the Chelsea Hotel, one of New York's most legendary buildings, as well as London Terrace Apartments and other historic locations connected to the neighborhood's darker past.
Along the way, your guide will share stories ranging from documented New York history to ghost stories and local legends—including tales of lost souls, mysterious appearances, and unexplained encounters.
Stories and locations include:
- Death Avenue — Discover the dangerous railroad corridor that once ran along Manhattan's West Side.
- The West Side Cowboys — Learn about the men who rode ahead of trains to protect pedestrians from approaching locomotives.
- The Lost Souls of the Titanic — Hear the story of Titanic survivors arriving in New York and the tragedy that followed the disaster.
- The Manhattan Project — Discover the surprising connection between the West Side and one of the most secret scientific projects in American history.
- The Chelsea Hotel — Explore the history and legends surrounding one of New York City's most famous hotels.
- London Terrace Apartments — Hear stories connected to this historic Chelsea landmark.
- The Curse of Ezekial Marcus — Discover one of the neighborhood's darker tales.
- The Tragedy of Seth Low Hascamp — Learn the story behind another of the area's tragic chapters.
Why Take a NYC Ghost Tour?
New York City has a darker side—and some of its best stories come after the sun goes down.
For centuries, Manhattan has been shaped by fires, epidemics, wars, murders, accidents, scandals, and other tragedies. The people and events behind those stories are still woven into the streets, buildings, parks, theaters, and neighborhoods of the city.
That's what makes NYC ghost tours so fascinating. You're not simply hearing ghost stories—you're exploring the real history behind the places where those stories began.
Our New York ghost tours combine history, local legends, and tales of the unexplained. Depending on the tour you choose, you might stand in a historic Greenwich Village park, visit a legendary East Village tavern, explore Broadway's most famous theaters, or uncover the darker history beneath the High Line.
Some stories are based on documented events. Others have been passed down as legends or reported by people who claim to have experienced something they couldn't explain.
Either way, you'll see familiar parts of New York from a completely different perspective.
Looking for a Public NYC Ghost Tour?
Our Greenwich Village Ghost Tour is the best place to start.
Explore one of Manhattan's most historic neighborhoods after dark, hear stories of its haunted locations and tragic past, and discover why Greenwich Village has earned a reputation as one of New York City's most haunted neighborhoods.
