Did you know that Greenwich Village's Washington Square Park is haunted? New York city planners built the now-famous park and marble arch on top of 20,000 dead bodies.
New York City is known for its crushing hustle and bustle, and many of America's most historically significant people lived their lives layered on top of one another for hundreds of years. The city has such a rich and ruthless history that it is on of the best places to visit when you see truly spooky tales. With every step you take in this concrete jungle, you unearth new histories and around every corner, you'll encounter a story you've never heard before.
"I live in Greenwich Village and had no idea how much eerie history was behind this area! So great for NYC residents or visitory looking to learn more about the area."
Our NYC Ghost Tour unearths a side of Greenwich Village that many people never hear about. Since its beginnings, the village has been inundated by people seeking a new life, creating a history that is fascinating, tragic, and strange. Join us on a life-changing experience where we explore a side of New York that few are brave enough to see.
Our walking tour takes you through one mile of New York's Greenwich Village, where you will visit different paranormal sites based on real life history, amongst them:
Our expert guides will pass on meticulously-researched ghost stories that offer a shuddering insight into the cruelty of humanity. The strange sightings, paranormal activity, and hauntings that guests experience on our tours are real- this tour isn't for the faint of heart.
Come join us on this amazing tour that will introduce you to the rich history of Greenwich Village and give you a new opinion of the streets beneath your feet.
"We're all of us haunted and haunting."
- Chuck Palahniuk
Meeting point address: Washington Square Park at the Arch, at Washington Square North, New York, NY
Duration: 1 hr. across 1 mile
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Sophie Brubaker
Verified Customer
January 23rd 2023
"I had no idea there were so many spooky stories around Washington Square Park! Rory was an awesome g ... "
Olivia Breidenthal
Verified Customer
January 22nd 2023
"So great! Colin was our guide and he was knowledgeable and friendly!"
Christian Q
Verified Customer
January 20th 2023
"Rory was an awesome tour guide. I really did learn so much I didn’t know before. We picked a cold ... "
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This tour is a walking tour.