NYC Mafia and Ghost Tour to Ellis Island and Statue of Liberty

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3 hours (approximately)
Offered in: English

Step into the shadows of New York City on this Haunted Ghost and Mafia Tour! Begin in Battery Park, exploring Castle Clinton’s historic fort before boarding the ferry to the Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island.

Hear chilling ghost stories from Ellis Island’s abandoned hospital, morgue, and psych wards. Discover true-life tales of immigrants who later became notorious mafia figures, gangsters, and mobsters who shaped NYC’s underworld.

Explore Fort Wood beneath Lady Liberty and uncover legends of buried pirate treasure, mysterious skulls, and demonic sightings. Learn about early 20th-century mafia families, organized crime, harbor defenses, and immigrant hardships as you wander historic halls and eerie corridors.

Perfect for history buffs, ghost enthusiasts, true-crime fans, and anyone fascinated by New York’s hidden past, this immersive tour blends spine-tingling legends, mobster lore, dramatic storytelling, and stunning harbor views for an unforgettable experience.

What's Included

Guided Tour with Expert Storytelling
Round-Trip Ferry admission and Transportation
Photo Opportunities Statue of Liberty, Ellis Island, and Manhattan skyline
Access to Key Landmarks Battery Park Statue of Liberty & Ellis Island
Historical & Paranormal Insights
Gratuities

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

24 State Street is also known as One Battery Park Plaza. The tour guide wearing a yellow uniform will meet you on the plaza outside Starbucks. Do not enter Battery Park. Do not go to the Statue of Liberty ticket booth as they will not have your tickets.

End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

Duration: 3 hours (approximately)
  • 1
    Battery Park

    Iconic NYC waterfront area in Lower Manhattan Views of the Manhattan skyline Ferry departure point for Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island Historic forts and harbor landmarks in the vicinity

    30 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • Castle Clinton National Monument (Pass by)

    Pass by

    Admission ticket free
  • 2
    Statue of Liberty

    Statue of Liberty (view from ferry and optional approach to pedestal/grounds) Fort Wood / base of the statue – historic fort and former prison Ghost legends: spirits of workers, prisoners, and construction casualties Harbor views of New York Harbor, Governors Island, and Ellis Island

    1 hour • Admission ticket included
  • Ellis Island (Pass by)

    Immigrant Processing Center / Great Hall – where millions of immigrants entered the U.S. Abandoned Hospital & Wards (Hard Hat Tour areas) Contagious disease wards Morgue (haunted hotspot) Laundry rooms Children’s wards (ghost stories) Ghostly experiences: footsteps, whispers, shadowy figures, lingering spirits of immigrants Historical context: stories of real immigrants who became early NYC mafia figures

    Admission ticket free
  • New York City (Pass by)

    Lower Manhattan skyline including One World Trade Center Views of Ellis Island and Liberty Island from the water Ghost and mobster storytelling while en route Optional cinematic views of Statue of Liberty at sunset for dramatic effect

    Admission ticket free

Additional info

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Tags

Half-day Tours
Walking Tours
Ghost Tours
Water Tours
Crime Tours
Short term availability

Cancellation Policy

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

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