East Village Ghost Tour with Haunted Manhattan
Difficulty
easy
Duration
1.5 hours
Fitness Level
Suitable for most fitness levels; minimal physical exertion beyond walking on mostly flat city streets.
Overview
Walk the shadowed streets of New York’s East Village with Haunted Manhattan and discover cemeteries, mobster bars, and hauntings tied to jazz legends and Edgar Allan Poe. Join Frankie for a 1½-hour evening of local ghost stories and historical lore.
East Village Haunted Tour
From $25-$30 | 1.5 Hour Tour | Find ghost trains on the Subway, Tompkins Square Park, and more!
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About This Adventure
Join Frankie on a thrilling 1½ hour tour of the East Village, where you'll uncover hidden cemeteries, visit a Soviet-themed bar with mobster ties, and explore the hauntings of jazz legends and Edgar Allan Poe. Experience the eerie history and ghostly tales that make this neighborhood unforgettable.
About
Come meet Frankie, our bartending guide, as she leads you through some of the East Village’s most famous haunts.
On this 1½ hour tour through the East Village, highlights include:
Finding a hidden cemetery whose ghosts have wandered into the hotel next door. Visiting a Soviet-themed bar whose previous owner, a famed New York mobster, still keeps an eye on things. Seeing where Harry Houdini, world famous escape artist, left his handcuffs.
In the East Village, you’ll find ghost trains on the Subway, apparitions of jazz legends in Tompkins Square Park, and Edgar Allen Poe’s final drinking place. Join us for an evening of spooks and stories as Frankie shows you the souls of the lower East side.
Meeting Location
Greenwich Village (New York, NY) (Exact meeting location details will be provided immediately upon purchase of tickets.)
Adventure Tips
Wear comfortable shoes
The tour involves over an hour of walking on urban streets, so sturdy, comfortable footwear is essential.
Bring a flashlight
Some stops include dimly lit alleys or bars where additional light improves safety and photo opportunities.
Check weather before booking
Tours run rain or shine; dress accordingly and verify cancellation policy if conditions are severe.
Arrive early for meeting point
Meeting details are sent after booking; arriving 10 minutes early helps the tour start promptly.
Local Insights
Wildlife
- Urban bats that emerge at dusk over the park.
- Occasional sightings of raccoons scurrying through alleys after dark.
History
The East Village holds a colorful past of immigrant communities, jazz culture, and countercultural movements, all layered with mysterious tales of hauntings and historical figures.
Conservation
Efforts to maintain local green spaces like Tompkins Square Park help preserve the area's natural and historical character despite its dense urban setting.
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Recommended Gear
Comfortable walking shoes
Needed to navigate city streets and occasional uneven pavement comfortably.
Light jacket
Helpful for cool autumn evenings and windy spots during the tour.
fall specific
Flashlight or phone light
Useful for low-light areas to improve visibility and photos.
Water bottle
Stay hydrated during warmer months, especially if attending earlier or longer tours.
summer specific