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New York City: Gangsters and Ghosts 2-Hour Walking Tour

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Explore NYC from the perspective of its ghosts and gangsters. Take a two-hour history-based guided tour and discover the city's best gangsters and ghost stories. Uncover the city’s dark side as you walk through world-famous neighborhoods.

  • Free cancellation
    Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund.
  • Instant confirmation & Mobile tickets
    Receive your ticket right away. Use your phone or print your voucher.
  • Private tour
    Avoid crowds with an exclusive experience. (depends on selected option)
  • Live guiding
    English (depends on selected option)
  • Duration
    2 hours
  • Includes
    • Two-hour walking tour
    • Professional guide
    • Entry to Basilica of St Patrick (daytime tours only)
    • Gratuities (optional)
Highlights & Description

Highlights

  • Acquaint yourself with the dark history of New York City
  • Enjoy amazing views from NYC's most famous sightseeing districts
  • Visit notable ghost and gangster locations including old mafia crime scenes in Little Italy and famous haunted houses in the West Village
  • Learn how the five mafia families of New York and other gangs ran their criminal empires

Description

Take a two-hour guided walking tour through some of NYC's most famous neighborhoods and discover their stories of gangsters and ghosts from the city’s past. The Five Points, Chinatown, Little Italy, and Greenwich Village were known as the vice districts during the 1920s and 30s. See the places where gangsters such as John Gotti and Lucky Luciano used to party, make deals, and carry out threats.

Visit haunted locations and old crime scenes on a tour led by historians. Spooky tales of the ghosts and gangsters of NYC's streets will be shared along the way. Stop at The Five Points, known for hosting New York's most infamous gangs, Chinatown's "Blood Alley," haunted houses of the West Village, and the many restaurants where mafia murders occurred in Little Italy. Go inside the Godfather-featured Basilica of St Patrick. The tour is family friendly with frequent stops.

Good to know before you go
  • This tour is not recommended for people with limited mobility or with infants
  • Walking shoes are recommended
  • Children aged 6 and under can join this tour for free
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Frequently Asked Questions

1. What is the cancellation policy for this activity?
Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund.
2. When will I receive the confirmation of my booking?
You will receive an email notification right after your successful payment. If you don't see it in your inbox, check your spam or junk mail folder. When the payment is completed you have the option to download your ticket directly.
3. What is a private tour?
Private tours offer more advantages and benefits than regular tours. You will have your own private guide for the duration of the tour. You can also customize the itinerary to your specific interests and needs.
4. Are mobile tickets enough or do I have to print them?
Tickets don't need to be printed. You can show your ticket from your smartphone as a PDF.
  • Adults
    18-64 years
  • Seniors
    65-99 years
  • Youth
    7-17 years
  • Children
    0-6 years
  • Military (with ID)
    17-99 years
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