Greenwich Village: Haunted Ghost Walking Tour NYC at Night

Summary

Haunted stories and hidden chills on greenwich village streets

You’ll join a small group under the Washington Square Arch for a nighttime walk through Greenwich Village’s haunted corners. With your guide leading you past places like Mark Twain’s House of Death and Hangman’s Elm, you’ll hear real local stories and feel the city’s strange energy after dark. Expect laughter, shivers, and maybe a new way of seeing New York.

What’s the experience like?

I didn’t expect to feel nervous before a walking tour, but standing under the Washington Square Arch as the sky faded from blue to that weird city orange, I caught myself glancing at the shadows. Our guide — she introduced herself as Sam, with this half-smile like she knew something we didn’t — gathered us up and started with a question: “How many bodies do you think are buried under your feet right now?” Someone laughed, but honestly, I shivered. You can smell the hot dog carts mixing with wet leaves here, and for a second it’s easy to forget you’re about to hear ghost stories in the middle of Manhattan.

We wandered through Greenwich Village, stopping every block or so. Eight places in an hour — it sounds rushed but didn’t feel that way. At Mark Twain’s old place (they call it the House of Death, which is… blunt), Sam told us about neighbors seeing lights flicker when no one’s home. She pointed out where Emma Lazarus lived too; her story was sadder than I’d expected. The wind picked up around Hangman’s Elm and someone’s phone buzzed at just the wrong moment — we all jumped and then laughed about it. I liked how Sam never tried too hard to scare us; she just let the history do its thing. A couple of locals walked by and nodded at her like they’d heard these stories before.

I kept noticing little things: streetlights flickering, a dog barking somewhere far off, the uneven cobblestones under my shoes. The air felt heavier near some buildings (maybe my imagination?), and once I caught this whiff of cigar smoke even though nobody was smoking nearby. There was something oddly comforting about being part of a group — strangers swapping nervous glances and half-whispers as we made our way back toward Washington Square Park. When we ended under the arch again, I found myself looking up at those old trees differently. It’s not that I believe in ghosts now, exactly… but yeah, New York felt different walking home.

Step-by-step itinerary

Day 1 — Evening haunted walking tour in Greenwich Village

• Meet at Washington Square Park Arch
• Listen to guides about burial sites
• Walk through haunted Greenwich Village
• Visit notable haunted locations
• Admire New York after dark
• End tour at Washington Square Park

Top questions

How long is the Greenwich Village ghost tour?

The walking ghost tour lasts about one hour from start to finish.

Where does the haunted ghost tour start and end?

The tour meets and ends at the Washington Square Park Arch in Greenwich Village.

What time does the Greenwich Village ghost tour begin?

The tour starts at 8pm from April to October and 7pm from November to March.

How far do you walk during this NYC ghost tour?

The route covers about one mile through Greenwich Village with stops at eight locations.

Is this haunted ghost tour wheelchair accessible?

Yes, all areas and surfaces on this walking tour are wheelchair accessible.

Are strollers or prams allowed on the Greenwich Village ghost walk?

Yes, infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller during the tour.

Are service animals allowed on this NYC ghost tour?

Yes, service animals are permitted throughout the experience.

What’s included

Your evening includes a guided group walk led by a professional storyteller through Greenwich Village’s most haunted sites—starting and ending at Washington Square Park—with all taxes and fees already covered so you can just show up ready for chills (and maybe some laughs).