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12 NYC Ghost & True Crime Tours Actually Worth Booking

12 reviewed

New York Catacombs by Candlelight

New York Catacombs by Candlelight - Meeting at 266 Mulberry: Start Right, Bring Patience

1.New York Catacombs by Candlelight

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 2,863 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $38Our pick

Candlelit access to New York’s only Catholic catacombs at St. Patrick’s Old Cathedral, with guided history, cemetery stops, and great value.

“This candlelight catacombs tour of the Bascilica of Old St Patrick's Cathedral was an unforgettable experience. Leslie, our tour guide, was knowledgeable and engaging, sharing fascinating stories and historical context without rushing the experience. We started the tour by exploring the cemetary to the side of the church, learning about the burial methods of the time and histories of some of the people who rested there. Then came the best part... Exploring the catacombs beneath the church by the soft glow of candles created an atmosphere that was both peaceful and haunting in the best way. It felt immersive and respectful, allowing the history of the space to really sink…”

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New York City Mafia and Local Food Tour led by NYPD Guides

New York City Mafia and Local Food Tour led by NYPD Guides - Starting Point on East 12th Street: Where the Walk Turns Into Dinner

Gangsters and Ghosts Tour New York City

Gangsters and Ghosts Tour New York City - Chinatown: Hard Bargains, Hidden Corners, and Real Atmosphere

3.Gangsters and Ghosts Tour New York City

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 905 reviews · from $39

Small-group mob and ghost walk through Little Italy, Chinatown, and the West Village, ending at Washington Square Park. $39, ~2 hours.

“Darlie was very knowledgeable and entertaining. I appreciated that she gave context to the stories. The time flew by.”

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True Crime NYC: Mafia Walk w/Ret. NYPD Detective and Local Food

True Crime NYC: Mafia Walk w/Ret. NYPD Detective and Local Food - Starting Point at 302 E 12th Street: Spaghetti at a Red Sauce Joint

New York City Ghost Tour of Greenwich Village

New York City Ghost Tour of Greenwich Village - Price and value: why $39 makes sense for a 2-hour walk

5.New York City Ghost Tour of Greenwich Village

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 466 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $39

Walk Greenwich Village at night on a 2-hour ghost tour with a live guide, creepy true-crime stops, and free admission stops for $39.

“Great walk around some great little historical areas very informative tour guide. Amazing Stories and the pictures helped”

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New York City Slavery and Underground Railroad Tour

New York City Slavery and Underground Railroad Tour - The Underground Railroad context: secret routes in a city built on freedom and bondage

6.New York City Slavery and Underground Railroad Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 411 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $49

Follow New York City’s Underground Railroad story from Wall Street to the African Burial Ground on a guided, emotionally powerful 2.5-hour walk.

“Hands down. Great tour. Not Sugar coated and I appreciated that from the guide. I learned a tremendous about of history. I was particularly amazed at how much of New York (up north) owes its grandiose from Black human trafficking — especially the Stock Exchange. It was sad but we have to get the truth and facts out there. I learned about Dr Smith, the best physician in New York, a black man who at the end of his life had no family because of the tragedy of “passing” by his descendants. I was excited to see the African American burial Ground. It was solemn and powerful. Overall I was…”

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True Crime New York: NYPD-Guided Mafia Walking Tour w/ Food

True Crime New York: NYPD-Guided Mafia Walking Tour w/ Food - Meet Your Guide: What Makes It Feel Like a Real Investigation

7.True Crime New York: NYPD-Guided Mafia Walking Tour w/ Food

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 318 reviews · 3 hours · from $75

NYPD-guided Mafia walk through East Village and Little Italy with VIP John’s spaghetti (select tours), plus a Sicilian cannoli.

“Informative, entertaining, fun and educational. We adored our guide, Frank. He's fascinating himself, and made the historical people and their stories come alive with all sorts of interesting touches and trivia. We were spellbound.”

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Greenwich Village Ghost Tour

Greenwich Village Ghost Tour - Meeting at 385 6th Avenue and what to expect before you start

8.Greenwich Village Ghost Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 173 reviews · 2 hours · from $39

A 2-hour Greenwich Village ghost tour with a small-group guide, Washington Square Park legends, the Murder House, and speakeasy vibes.

“Exciting and well told! Very dark on some streets, almost lost our guide! I was bringing up the caboose with another member of our organization, making sure nobody got lost when I almost did.”

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Greenwich Village Group Haunted Ghost Tour, in NYC

Greenwich Village Group Haunted Ghost Tour, in NYC - Stop in Washington Square Park: Audio stories and the dark “where” moment

NYC: Mafia Experience and Local Food with NYPD Guide

NYC: Mafia Experience and Local Food with NYPD Guide - East Village Photo Stops: Seeing the Neighborhood Like an Investigator

10.Mafia Experience and Local Food with NYPD Guide

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 154 reviews · 3 hours · from $109

Walk NYC’s East Village and Little Italy with a retired NYPD organized-crime guide, plus full spaghetti dinner and a large Sicilian cannoli.

“We learned so much about NY and Little Italy during the tour… thanks to Dennis and his extensive knowledge. Truly appreciated !”

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Greenwich Village Haunted Tour

Greenwich Village Haunted Tour - Stop 1: Washington Square Park audio tales and spooky atmosphere

11.Greenwich Village Haunted Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 94 reviews · 1 hour 40 minutes (approx.)

A small-group night walk in Greenwich Village with spooky storytelling, stops at Washington Square and the Triangle Shirtwaist Factory memorial.

“We had a great time ! The tour guide was knowledgeable and had a theatrical flair. The locations were spooky yet while the overall tour still feeling very safe.”

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NYC: History of Slavery & Underground Railroad Walking Tour

NYC: History of Slavery & Underground Railroad Walking Tour - African-American history meets Wall Street landmarks you thought you knew

East Village Haunted Manhattan tour

East Village Haunted Manhattan tour - What happens in those 13 stops you won’t get listed

13.East Village Haunted Manhattan tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 81 reviews · 1 hour 40 minutes (approx.) · from $30Best value

East Village after dark with a small group on a 1h40 haunted history walk. Spooky stories, real landmarks, $30.

“Great historical tour of the East Village, while listening to spooky tales! Charley is a fun and knowledgeable tour guide! Strongly recommended!”

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New York: Mafia and Gangster History Tour in Little Italy

New York: Mafia and Gangster History Tour in Little Italy - Little Italy’s Mafia Map Starts at 44 Spring St

14.Mafia and Gangster History Tour in Little Italy

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 79 reviews · 2 hours · from $40

A 2-hour Little Italy walking tour through New York mob history, from Lucky Luciano to John Gotti, with cops and crime scenes.

“Tom was a really good guide with us on New Years Eve, he had very interesting points that would be very hard to come by, it was clear that it is something he is passionate about which makes it all the more engaging. He was more than happy to take us to Five Points after and go through the history there which was great.”

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NYC Gangster and Mob Private Walking Tour

NYC Gangster and Mob Private Walking Tour - Little Italy: Mafia Streets and the John Gotti Thread

15.NYC Gangster and Mob Private Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 76 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $275

Walk Little Italy, Chinatown, and Five Points on a private NYC mob tour. See John Gotti sites and St. Patrick’s Old Cathedral.

“We had a wonderful experience learning about the top 5 Mafia families and walking all around Little Italy. Joel is an excellent tour guide with a wealth of knowledge. He was very entertaining in his way of delivering the information. We would definitely recommend this tour.”

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