Greenwich Village: Ghosts & Haunted Washington Square Park

Highlights

• Catch a glimpse of a turn-of-the-century revolution set on an endless loop
• Find a hidden cemetery along the quiet neighborhood streets of Greenwich Village
• Walk past the House of Death ... if you dare.
• Stand on the tomb of 20,000 victims of yellow fever, now park and playground

Description

Our Haunted History Tour offers a unique blend of history, mystery, and spine-tingling tales you won't find anywhere else. From the chilling stories of Washington Square Park to the haunted homes of literary legends, our tour is a captivating experience for all ghost lovers.

Tour Highlights of the Ghosts of Greenwich Village:

The Hanging Elm: Discover the macabre history behind The Hanging Elm, where the spirits of the unfortunate still linger, sharing their stories from beyond.

Washington Square Park: Immerse yourself in the chilling tales of the past as we journey through the enigmatic Washington Square Park, where ghostly whispers echo through the night.

Triangle Shirtwaist Factory: Understand the tragic events that unfolded at the Triangle Shirtwaist Factory, where the echoes of the past still resonate with sorrow and pain.

Mark Twain's House of Death: Walk in the footsteps of literary legend Mark Twain and visit his haunted home, where his spectral presence fuels the imagination and sends shivers down your spine.

Hidden Cemetery at Congregation Shearith Isreal: Uncover the secrets of the Hidden Cemetery, where the past meets the present in a hauntingly beautiful intersection of history and mystery.

Jefferson Market Library: Wave to the friendly woman who smiles and then fades away at this former courthouse and site of an old jail.

House of Mayor Jimmy Walker: where the former mayor's ghost is rumored to be still living out his flamboyant life.

Aaron Burr's Carriage House: Will dear Theodosia and her father, Aaron Burr, sing a duet in this old carriage house?

Cherry Lane Theatre: Experience the eerie allure of the Cherry Lane Theatre, where ghostly inhabitants are said to perform for an audience of the afterlife.

Chumley’s: a secret speakeasy whose long-dead Manhattan-loving owner still sips her cocktails at her favorite table.

Tour begins from the northwest corner of 6th Ave and Waverly Place in front of the Waverly Restaurant.
The tour ends on Bedford and Grove Streets.