Exclusive NYC’s Halloween Ghost Walking Tour
Enjoy a private, exclusive ghost tour through New York City’s historic East Village. Discover the city’s darker side through spooky stories and legends that come alive during the Halloween season.
During Halloween, the East Village takes on an especially atmospheric character as you walk through streets where seasonal decorations, costumes and evening activity add to the mood. Walk past the New York Marble Cemetery for stories of early burials and restless spirits. At McSorley’s Old Ale House, explore the atmosphere of one of New York’s oldest taverns. Finish at St. Mark’s Church-in-the-Bowery, where the ghost of Peter Stuyvesant has been associated with reports of a distinctive peg-leg sound. Your private guide brings these stories together in an engaging Halloween experience focused on the city’s haunted past.
Please note: The availability and accessibility of attractions may vary based on time of day and crowd conditions, ensuring each visit is a unique experience.
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Astor Place
Begin beneath The Alamo at Astor Place with an introduction to the East Village and its darker history. Your guide sets the scene for the evening before leading the group toward one of Manhattan’s most famous haunted houses.
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Merchant's House Museum
See the exterior of the 1832 Merchant’s House where the Tredwell family lived for almost a century. Hear about Gertrude Tredwell and the reported activity that makes this a compelling Halloween stop after dark. The museum itself is closed during most evening tours so this stop is exterior-only.
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New York Marble Cemetery
Walk to the gate of this secluded 19th-century cemetery and hear stories connected to early New York burials. Your guide shares stories of the dead and the supernatural lore surrounding this secluded East Village site.
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McSorley’s Old Ale House
Stop outside this historic East Village tavern with more than a century of stories behind its doors. Hear about its old clientele and lingering ghost lore while taking in the atmosphere of a classic Halloween stop.
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St. Mark's Church in-the-Bowery
End your Halloween evening at one of the East Village’s most intriguing sites of ghost lore. Hear stories about Peter Stuyvesant and the reported sound of his peg leg, unexplained footsteps and shadowy figures after dark.