New York Haunted History Walking Tour

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.
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.

Meeting Point

Waverly Diner

385 6th Ave, New York, NY 10014, USA

Tour departs from the northwest corner of 6th Avenue (Avenue of the Americas) and Waverly Place, in front of the Waverly Diner on 6th Avenue.

What's included:

• Licensed Guide

What to expect:

Duration: 2 hours

Washington Square Park

5 Ave, Waverly Pl., W. 4 St. and Macdougal St, New York City, 10012, New York

The tour will visit the Hanging Elm and the Washington Square Arch to see who haunts these locations.

Pass by without stopping

Church of the Ascension

5th Avenue at 10th Street, 5th Avenue at West 10th Street, New York City, 10011-8862, New York

Visit the spirit of glass window designer who also painted the altar of the church.

Pass by without stopping

The House Of Death

14 W 10th St, New York, NY 10011, USA

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.

Pass by without stopping

Emma Lazarus House

18 W 10th St, New York, NY 10011, USA

the American author who is most known for writing the sonnet "The New Colossus".

Pass by without stopping

72 W 11th St

72 W 11th St, New York, NY 10011, USA

Hidden cemetery from 1805

10 minutes

Jefferson Market Library

425 Avenue of the Americas, , New York City, 10011-8427, New York

Jefferson Market Library once was a courthouse,

10 minutes

12 Gay St

12 Gay St, New York, NY 10014, USA

Former resident

10 minutes

75 1/2 Bedford Street

75 1/2 Bedford St, New York City, 10014-4011, New York

Former home of Edna St. Vincent Millay, where she authored "Little Girl Ghost".

10 minutes

The Northern Dispensary

Waverly Place, New York City, 10014-6837, New York

Where the sick sought medical attention.

10 minutes

17 Barrow St

17 Barrow St, New York, NY 10014, USA

Carriage house of the former 3r Vice President of the United States

10 minutes

Cherry Lane Theatre

38 Commerce St, New York City, 10014-3755, New York

Oldest continuously run off Broadway Theater

10 minutes

86 Bedford St

86 Bedford St, New York, NY 10014, USA

Formerly Chumley's, a speakeasy

5 minutes

Bedford Street & Grove Street

Bedford St & Grove St, New York, NY 10014, USA

Tour ends with the light hearted FRIENDS Building

5 minutes