New York Ghost Tour: Self-Guided Haunted Walk

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50 minutes to 1 hour 20 minutes (approximately)
Offered in: English

The spirits of New York are restless — and they have stories to tell. This self-guided ghost walk turns your smartphone into a paranormal guide, leading you to the city's most haunted corners with true stories and eerie puzzles.

At each stop, a new ghost story unfolds. Piece together New York's dark history as you solve chilling challenges between haunted locations.

Available 24/7, this 1–2 hour private ghost walk is best played after sunset. No crowds, no guide — just you and the shadows. Available in 5+ languages.

What's Included

24/7 customer support.
A city exploration game available on your phone (Questo app).
A tour guide.
Entry tickets to attractions.

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

• Go to St. Marks Church-In-The-Bowery (game starting point). • Bring a charged phone. • Open the Questo app and follow the instructions. • You must have downloaded the app and created an account first, using the same email you made the purchase with.

End point

You will finish at Employees Only.

Itinerary

Duration: 50 minutes to 1 hour 20 minutes (approximately)
  • 1

    You will begin at St. Marks Church-In-The-Bowery. Here you will be given your first clue to solve the challenge that awaits you, which will unlock the next part of the story and give you the directions to the next stop.

    5 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 2
    McSorley's Old Ale House

    You will be given a new clue to solve the challenge that awaits you at McSorley’s Old Ale House. You can stop for as long as you like and continue exploring at your own pace.

    5 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 3

    You will be given a new clue to solve the challenge that awaits you at Merchant's House Museum. You can stop for as long as you like and continue exploring at your own pace.

    5 minutes • Admission ticket not included
  • 4

    You will be given a new clue to solve the challenge that awaits you at Triangle Shirtwaist Factory. You can stop for as long as you like and continue exploring at your own pace.

    5 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 5
    Washington Square Park Audio Tour

    You will be given a new clue to solve the challenge that awaits you at Washington Square Arch. You can stop for as long as you like and continue exploring at your own pace.

    5 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 6

    You will be given a new clue to solve the challenge that awaits you at Emma Lazarus House. You can stop for as long as you like and continue exploring at your own pace.

    5 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 7

    You will be given a new clue to solve the challenge that awaits you at Jefferson Market Library. You can stop for as long as you like and continue exploring at your own pace.

    5 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 8

    You will be given a new clue to solve the challenge that awaits you at 12 Gay St. You can stop for as long as you like and continue exploring at your own pace.

    5 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 9

    You will be given a new clue to solve the challenge that awaits you at One if by Land, Two if by Sea. You can stop for as long as you like and continue exploring at your own pace.

    5 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 10

    You will be given a new clue to solve the challenge that awaits you at Chumley's. You can stop for as long as you like and continue exploring at your own pace.

    5 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 11
    Cherry Lane Theatre

    You will be given a new clue to solve the challenge that awaits you at Cherry Lane Theatre. You can stop for as long as you like and continue exploring at your own pace.

    5 minutes • Admission ticket not included
  • 12

    You will be given a new clue to solve the challenge that awaits you at James J Walker Park. You can stop for as long as you like and continue exploring at your own pace.

    5 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 13

    You will finish at Employees Only. Here is where both the story and the city exploration games end.

    5 minutes • Admission ticket free

Additional info

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Supplied by Questo

Tags

Private and Luxury
Private Sightseeing Tours
Historical Tours
Walking Tours
Short term availability

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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