Overview
This lantern-led, 2-hour long, all-outdoor walk has 14 stories. Your professional guide will take you around the street of Greenwich Village, stopping to tell you the history of the location through the lens of these spooky tales. You will learn all about the real Boston Strangler, the ghosts of the Triangle Fire, and the haunted background of Ye Waverly Inn. This tour is wheelchair accessible and children under the age of 10 are not recommended to participate.
- Recommended by 98% of travelers
- Badge of Excellence
- Free cancellation up to 24 hours before
- Mobile ticket
What's included
Professional guide
Gratuities - If you love your guide, she will appreciate any acknowledgment.
Transportation to/from attractions
Food and drinks
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Meeting and pickup
Travelers meet at the meeting point.
Meeting point
Outside the NW Corner Entrance of Washington Square Park at Washington Square West and Washington Square North (Waverly Place & MacDougal)
End point
The tour ends near 8th Avenue and 14th Street.
Good to know
• Wear comfortable shoes - lots of walking
• Bring water on hot days.
• Bring an umbrella as we walk in the rain.
• Wheelchair accessible
What to expect
Stories of murder and mayhem spice up our ghost tours. This lantern-led, 2-hour long, all-outdoor walk has 14 stories told by a guide with a microphone. Historical photographs bring the people and places to life.
Our stories don't skim the surface. We delve into the history behind the events and through deep research correct some of the mistakes told in the past. At tours end you receive a list of our sources for your own sleuthing.
We leave the cheese and costumes to the other tours and suggest you leave your little ones with a sitter as the subject matter may be too graphic for those under the age of 10. Highlights include:
The Real Boston Strangler
Haunted Houses
Death and the Draft Riots
Ye Waverly Inn
Ghosts of the Triangle Fire
Celebrity Death Site
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
- Bring an umbrella as we walk in the rain.
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Up to 8 travelers per booking
FAQs about Greenwich Village 2-Hour Walking Tour
Can I cancel Greenwich Village 2-Hour Walking Tour 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?
Outside the NW Corner Entrance of Washington Square Park at Washington Square West and Washington Square North (Waverly Place & MacDougal)
What's included?
- Professional guide
What's not included?
- Gratuities - If you love your guide, she will appreciate any acknowledgment.
- Transportation to/from attractions
- Food and drinks
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
Which languages is it offered in?
It is offered in English.
Operated by Ghosts, Murders, and Mayhem Walking Tours
