Greenwich Village: Ghosts & Haunted Washington Square Park

4.9
(18 reviews)

2 hours (approximately)
Offered in: English

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.

What's Included

Local New Yorker & Licensed Tour Guide
10+ Stops of Eerie NYC History
Gratuities

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

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.

End point

Tour ends near the FRIENDS Building on the corner of Grove Street and Bedford Street, a close walk to the 1 train (Christopher Street Station) and the A,C,C,E,B,D,F trains (West 4th Street Station).

Itinerary

Duration: 2 hours (approximately)
  • (Pass by)

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

    Admission ticket free
  • (Pass by)

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

    Admission ticket free
  • 1

    Learn about this tragic event.

    5 minutes Admission ticket free
  • (Pass by)

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

    Admission ticket free
  • 2

    Hidden cemetery from 1805

    10 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 3
    Jefferson Market Library

    Jefferson Market Library once was a courthouse,

    10 minutes Admission ticket free
  • (Pass by)

    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.

    Admission ticket free
  • 4

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

    10 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 5

    Where the sick sought medical attention.

    10 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 6

    Former resident

    10 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 7
    Cherry Lane Theatre

    Oldest continuously run off Broadway Theater

    10 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 8

    Formerly Chumley's, a speakeasy

    5 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 9

    Tour ends with the light hearted FRIENDS Building

    5 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 10

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

    10 minutes Admission ticket free

Additional info

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Supplied by New York City By Foot

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Ghost Tours
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Cancellation Policy

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

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