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Enjoy a private, exclusive ghost tour through New York City’s historic East Village. Discover the city's darker side through spooky stories and legends that come alive during the Halloween season.
During Halloween, the East Village takes on an especially atmospheric character as you walk through streets where seasonal decorations, costumes and evening activity add to the mood. Walk past the New York Marble Cemetery for stories of early burials and restless spirits. At McSorley’s Old Ale House, explore the atmosphere of one of New York’s oldest taverns. Finish at St. Mark’s Church-in-the-Bowery, where the ghost of Peter Stuyvesant has been associated with reports of a distinctive peg-leg sound. Your private guide brings these stories together in an engaging Halloween experience focused on the city’s haunted past.
Please note: The availability and accessibility of attractions may vary based on time of day and crowd conditions, ensuring each visit is a unique experience.
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
The guide will meet all guests by The Alamo cube sculpture in the center of Astor Place. (45 Astor Place, New York, NY 10003)
Hear the story of Peter Stuyvesant at this last haunted stop on the tour.
Itinerary
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1Astor Place
Begin beneath The Alamo at Astor Place with an introduction to the East Village and its darker history. Your guide sets the scene for the evening before leading the group toward one of Manhattan’s most famous haunted houses.
25 minutes • Admission ticket free -
2Merchant's House Museum
See the exterior of the 1832 Merchant’s House where the Tredwell family lived for almost a century. Hear about Gertrude Tredwell and the reported activity that makes this a compelling Halloween stop after dark. The museum itself is closed during most evening tours so this stop is exterior-only.
25 minutes • Admission ticket free -
3New York Marble Cemetery
Walk to the gate of this secluded 19th-century cemetery and hear stories connected to early New York burials. Your guide shares stories of the dead and the supernatural lore surrounding this secluded East Village site.
20 minutes • Admission ticket free -
4McSorley's Old Ale House
Stop outside this historic East Village tavern with more than a century of stories behind its doors. Hear about its old clientele and lingering ghost lore while taking in the atmosphere of a classic Halloween stop.
25 minutes • Admission ticket free -
5St. Mark's Church In-the-bowery
End your Halloween evening at one of the East Village’s most intriguing sites of ghost lore. Hear stories about Peter Stuyvesant and the reported sound of his peg leg, unexplained footsteps and shadowy figures after dark.
25 minutes • Admission ticket free
Additional info
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Not recommended for children under the age of 10
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Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Cancellation Policy
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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