Overview
Dig up Manhattan's spine-chilling past on this 2-hour walking tour of Greenwich Village, known as one of the city's most haunted neighborhoods. Together with a guide, you'll head to some of the village's spookiest spots, including Washington Square Park and NYU's Brown Building, and hear tales of lost children, celebrity ghosts, and park-dwelling phantoms.
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- Free cancellation up to 24 hours before
- Mobile ticket
What's included
Guide
Gratuities
Meeting and pickup
Travelers meet at the meeting point.
Meeting point
The tour meets on the in front of the Waverly Restaurant at 385 6th Avenue (corner of 6th Avenue and Waverly Place). Our guide will be there to greet you 15 minutes before the tour, which begins promptly at 8:00pm. They will be holding a white and blue checked flag with our logo on it. If you are running late, please call out office at (718) 806-1706. Although we do not guarantee that you will catch up with the group, we will do our best to accommodate you.
End point
Corner of 7th Ave and Christopher Street
Good to know
Check In Time: 7:45pm
Tour Begins Promptly At: 8:00pm
Meeting Place: Waverly Diner - 385 6th Ave NY, NY
Meeting Cross Streets: 6th Ave & Waverly Place
Length of Tour: Approximately 2 hours
How will I find the guide?
Our TopDogTour Guide will be at the meeting location above 15 minutes prior to the start of the tour. They will be holding a white flag with a blue checkered border with our logo in the center to identify themself.
Where does the tour end?
Marie's Crisis - 59 Grove St. NY, NY (7th Ave cross street)
Gratuity is not included, but it is always appreciated and never expected.
What if it is too hot, too cold, rains, or snows?
We operate tours in all weather conditions, be it rain, shine or snow. Umbrellas are always a recommended accessory.
Are there restrooms?
Restroom availability or handicap accessibility is limited during the tour are not guaranteed to be available.
Is this tour good for children?
Due to the sensitive and adult subject matter on the Ghosts of Greenwich Village Tour we do not recommend this tour for children under 12 years of age.
What if I’m running late or get separated from the group?
All of our tours start promptly on time. Due to the nature of the tour, if you are late, we will not be able to catch you up with the group once the tour has left the starting point. If you make the decision to not follow the guide or their instructions, we can not guarantee we can reunite you with your group.
The office does not have the ability to contact tour guides for their specific location once the tour has started.
Children under 18 years of age must be accompanied by an adult over 21.
TopDogTours** reserves the right to deviate from the route of the tour in the event of marches, parades, protests, and circumstances beyond our control. Guests who bring alcohol or drugs to our tours or appear to be intoxicated will be asked to leave the group and will not receive a refund. TopDogTours reserves the right to refuse service for any reason.
What to expect
Meet your guide and group on Manhattan’s 6th Avenue in Greenwich Village. After brief introductions, learn why Greenwich Village has such a rich array of resident ghosts and suspected hauntings.
Pay a visit to Poe house, where the famed writer of mystery and the macabre Edgar Allan Poe once lived, and hear tales of his time in New York City.
Continue on to Washington Square Park, and learn about the park’s “Hanging Tree” and the events that gave it its name en route. Once in the park, view its marble arch and listen to spine-chilling tales of what makes this one of the city’s most haunted public spaces.
Next make your way to the Brown Building, site of the infamous Triangle Shirtwaist Factory Fire. Victims of this tragedy are said to still wander the building's halls to this day.
Stroll up 5th Avenue see the Church of the Ascension — supposedly haunted by artist John Lafarge — before stopping at 14 West 10th Street, reportedly the most haunted residential address in Manhattan. This house is thought to be home to 22 different spirits and has been the site of several murders.
Make your way into the heart of the West Village, passing the former house of American poet Emma Lazarus as well as one of the most beautiful libraries in New York.
Your next stop is 12 Gay Street, which is haunted by several spirits — including former New York City Mayor Jimmy Walker. Along the way you’ll pass the Stonewall Inn and Sheridan Square, where the Stonewall Riots of 1969 occurred.
Cross Christopher Street for a visit to the historic piano bar known as Marie’s Crisis and Chumley’s, a legendary speakeasy that recently reopened as a restaurant.
Your tour commences at the Cherry Lane Theatre, Manhattan's oldest Off-Broadway theater and home to a few actors who never left the stage after death.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the start time.
Times are local to the experience (America/New York).
Additional Information
- DUE TO THE NATURE OF THE TOUR IF YOU ARE LATE WE WILL MOST LIKELY NOT BE ABLE TO CATCH YOU UP WITH THE GROUP.
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Up to 15 travelers per booking
- Each booking must include at least one adult.
FAQs about New York City Ghost Tour of Greenwich Village
Can I cancel New York City Ghost Tour of Greenwich Village for free?
Yes. For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the start time.
How long does it take?
It takes about 2 hours.
Where does it start?
The tour meets on the in front of the Waverly Restaurant at 385 6th Avenue (corner of 6th Avenue and Waverly Place).
What's included?
- Guide
What's not included?
- Gratuities
Which languages is it offered in?
It is offered in English.
Is it suitable for children?
Children must be accompanied by an adult.
Operated by Top Dog Tours Inc.
