NYC Gangsters and Ghosts Walking Tour

5.0 (199 reviews) New York City, USA
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Group sizeUp to 25 travelers

Overview

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. The tour is family friendly with frequent stops.

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NYC Gangsters and Ghosts Walking Tour

What's included

  • Professional guide
  • Two-hour walking tour
  • Gratuities (optional)

What to expect

  1. Columbus Park
    15m
    Here, your guide will paint a picture of the 1800s slum, once known as the most dangerous district in America.
  2. Chinatown
    30m
    Historically known for Tong violence, gang rivalries, and brutal clashes in the late 1800s and early 1900s.
  3. 15m · Admission ticket not included
    One of NY's best-preserved 19th-century family homes and is famous for both its history and its ghost stories.
  4. Little Italy
    30m
    Hear how the streets & old tenements once served as the home turf of some of America’s most feared mobsters.
  5. Washington Square Park
    15m
    Beneath the music, chess games & laughter lies one of the darkest and most haunted grounds in New York City.

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

Your guide will be across the street from 24 Mulberry St. at the triangle corner near the park benches.

End point

Additional information

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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