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New York City Ghost Tour 1 hr

TourTruth score 6.4 out of 10

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15 reviews · Rated on 1 provider · How we score

  • New York City
  • 1 hr
  • Updated November 2, 2026

Explore Manhattan's haunted history on a one-mile ghost walk featuring Washington Square Park, the House of Death, and local tales.

About this tour

Discover the eerie stories hiding beneath New York City's lively streets on a walking tour through Manhattan's historic district. A professional local guide leads you past places where the city's past still seems close at hand, sharing thoroughly researched history and authentic tales of ghostly residents.

Over about one mile, visit Washington Square Park, the infamous House of Death, Emma Lazarus House, and Jefferson Market Library, whose past as a courthouse adds another layer to its story. The contrast between bustling city life and unsettling legends makes this 60-minute walk a memorable way to experience New York City Ghost Tour. Meet your guide at the arch in Washington Square Park, arrive 15 minutes early, and follow the lantern into the city's shadowy history.

Highlights

  • Hear authentic ghost stories from a professional local guide
  • Explore haunted sites including Washington Square Park and the House of Death
  • Walk about one mile through Manhattan's historic district

What's included

Included

  • Thoroughly researched and accurate history
  • Professional and courteous guide
  • Authentic local ghost stories

Not included

  • Food and drink
  • Transportation

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Important information

  • Meet at the arch in Washington Square Park; look for a guide wearing a black US Ghost Adventures T-shirt and carrying a lantern
  • Arrive 15 minutes before the tour starts
  • Wheelchair accessible, including transportation options and all areas and surfaces
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
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  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

How this score is calculated

This score is based on one provider. Viator rates it 4.33 from 15 reviews. We place that rating among all Viator ratings and weight it by its review count. If the tour is found on another provider later, both ratings are combined.

How the score works and rating distribution in New York City
  • Each provider rating is turned into a percentile: the share of that provider's ratings it beats, weighted by review counts.
  • Listings on different providers are combined in proportion to their review counts.
  • Tours with few reviews are pulled toward the average until more reviews come in, so a handful of perfect reviews can't top the list.
  • The result is shown from 0 to 10: this tour scores 6.4.

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