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Book your Greenwich Village Haunted Tour in New York City

Book a spine-tingling walk with Haunted Manhattan and explore Manhattan like you’ve never seen it: on a lively, history-rich Greenwich Village ghost tour led by “The Professor,” a noted professor of anthropology & the supernatural who guides you to 13 haunted locations across Greenwich Village. You’ll hear hilarious, hair-raising stories at spots from Washington Square Park-a former potter’s field that now seems to host multiple famous spirits, including a ghost dog-to the former home of Mark Twain, plus haunted dorm buildings, churches, fire houses, theaters, and more as you wander through the Village. This historical and entertaining experience is perfect when you’re staying in or near Battery Park City, New York and want a memorable, guided event that connects you to the city’s eerie past and lively streets.

About this activity in Battery Park City

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

Highlights

  • Take a lively, accuracy-driven ghost walk through Greenwich Village led by the theatrical 'Professor' who blends anthropology, history and spooky storytelling.
  • Explore 13 haunted sites around Washington Square Park - from former potter’s fields to famed residences - and see the Village’s darker history come alive.
  • Experience a balance of historical insight, dark humor and hair-raising moments that reveal a side of New York you won’t find in guidebooks.
  • Easy to reach from Battery Park City, New York - a perfect late-afternoon or evening outing if you’re staying in the area and want a memorable local experience.

Important Information

  • Professional tour guide leads the walk and delivers accurate historical context alongside theatrical narration.
  • The route is wheelchair accessible and suitable for all fitness levels; however, it involves walking and isn’t recommended for guests who cannot walk for more than 90 minutes.
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller; service animals are allowed and public transportation options are available nearby.
  • Wear comfortable shoes and dress for the weather - the tour is outdoors and moves between streets, parks, churches and historic buildings in the Village.

Meeting Point

Meet at Washington Square Park (by the Washington Square Arch) in Greenwich Village. Look for the guide identified as The Professor; the tour departs promptly, so plan extra time to travel from Battery Park City via public transit.

Includes

  • You’ll be guided by a professional tour guide for your event in Battery Park City, ensuring expert local insight throughout the experience.

Other

  • Wheelchair accessible: the experience and venues in the area are wheelchair accessible so you can move comfortably throughout the activity.
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller, making this suitable for family bookings in the neighborhood.
  • Service animals allowed, so you can bring approved support animals to the event.
  • Public transportation options are available nearby, providing easy access to the meeting point in this destination.
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible to support accessible travel to and from the activity.
  • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible, allowing you to navigate the site without barriers.
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels, so you can enjoy the event regardless of your usual activity level.
  • Not recommended for travelers with issues walking for over 90 minutes - consider your mobility when booking here.

Customer Reviews

10/10
Based on 10 Reviews
G8611OImorganm
Oct 25, 2025 11:06:08 PM
Summary: So much fun, so fun for spooky season, lighthearted but history was accurate! We had the best time. We went with friends and family, not too scary for all ages.
michael h
Oct 24, 2025 06:08:02 AM
Summary: The professor was engaging, entertaining and edifying—an enjoyable, lovely night all around! This is a highly recommended tour.
russellcU7610ZY
Oct 23, 2025 06:36:29 PM
Summary: Great tour with history, poems, famous buildings, and supernatural stories told by a well spoken and wonderfully interesting tour guide.

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Know more about Battery Park City

You’ll get the most accurate-and fun-ghost tour in the city as The Professor guides you through Greenwich Village, blending historical storytelling, hilarious commentary, and hair-raising tales. The walk highlights 13 haunted locations, showing you Manhattan’s spooky side while also revealing the neighborhood’s rich cultural and architectural history.
Yes. The tour balances historical facts with humorous storytelling to create a family-friendly, entertaining experience that appeals to kids and adults alike, making it a popular choice for families seeking a spooky yet educational activity in the city.
Come ready to listen, laugh, and get spooked-The Professor frames each stop with historical context and theatrical storytelling. Comfortable shoes are recommended for walking between locations, and bring any personal items you need for a roughly 90-minute exploration of the Village’s haunted sites.
The Professor leads you to 13 haunted locations across the Village, including Washington Square Park-once a potter’s field and home to multiple famous spirits, reportedly even a ghost dog-and the former home of Mark Twain, plus haunted dorm buildings, churches, fire houses, and theaters mentioned during the route.
The tour is wheelchair accessible, allows service animals, and permits infants and small children in strollers, with public transportation options nearby. It’s designed to be suitable for all physical fitness levels, though it’s not recommended if you have difficulty walking for more than 90 minutes.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure. Your booking includes a professional tour guide-The Professor-who leads the Greenwich Village ghost tour and delivers the historical, comedic, and hair-raising narrative at each haunted stop.