Greenwich Village: Hauntings & Ghouls Guided Walking Tour

About this experience

About Greenwich Village: Hauntings & Ghouls Guided Walking Tour The Greenwich Village: Hauntings and Ghouls Guided Walking Tour is a one-hour guided walking tour of one of New York City's most historically layered neighbourhoods. Led by a live guide, the tour covers nine haunted locations across Greenwich Village, a district with a long record of unusual events, unexplained phenomena, and stories tied to some of the most significant figures in American history. The neighbourhood's dense concentration of pre-Civil War buildings, former asylums, and burial grounds has made it a focal point for paranormal research and local legend alike. Greenwich Village has served as home to writers, artists, political radicals, and figures whose lives left a mark on the city's character. The tour draws on that layered past, connecting the architecture and street layout to the stories behind them, from well-documented historical events to accounts that have circulated among residents for generations. What to expect The tour begins at Washington Square Park, one of the neighbourhood's central landmarks and a site with its own documented history as a former potter's field and public execution ground. From there, the route moves through the surrounding streets, stopping at nine locations where guides recount the histories and reported hauntings associated with each site. The walk covers roughly one hour on foot, with the guide providing context on the architecture, the people connected to each location, and the events that gave rise to the stories. Tickets cover the guided walk and live commentary throughout. Transportation to and from the starting point and gratuities are not included. Washington Square and getting there Washington Square Park sits at the southern end of Fifth Avenue in Greenwich Village, Manhattan, and is easily reached by subway via the A, C, E, B, D, F, and M lines at West 4th Street station, a short walk from the park's entrance. The surrounding area is well served by bus routes along Sixth Avenue and Broadway. For more options across the city, browse New York City tours or explore the full range of things to do in New York.

Highlights

• Guided walking tour covering nine haunted sites in Greenwich Village
• One hour on foot through one of New York City's oldest neighbourhoods
• Visit former asylums, burial grounds, and pre-Civil War buildings
• Live guide leads the route and narrates each location's history
• Explore stories linked to significant figures in American history

What is included

• Walking tour
• Live guide

Not included

• Transportation
• Gratuities

Before you go

Arrival and timing The tour departs from Washington Square, so aim to arrive a few minutes early to locate your guide and get settled before the group sets off. The tour runs for one hour on foot, so wear comfortable shoes suited to walking on city pavements. During the tour This is a walking tour led by a live guide, so stay close to the group to hear the commentary clearly throughout. Keep phone use considerate, particularly during the guide's narration at each stop. Gratuities for your guide are not included and are at your discretion. Transportation to and from the starting point is not included, so factor in your own travel arrangements.

Cancellation terms

Free cancellation up to 48 hours before the experience.