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

319 Reviews
Tours Culture & history Seasonal & Holiday Activities Activities Walking tours Deals & Discounts Wheelchair accessible For returning travelers Sightseeing Tours Theme Tours Meet the Locals Cruises & boat tours Architecture tours Halloween activities History & heritage Hidden gems Budget Family-friendly Ghost & vampire tours Brooklyn Walking Tours

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.

Our Top Experiences and Tours in New York City:
If youʻre booking your trip to New York City last minute, we have you covered. Below are some of the top tours and experiences!
View All Experiences

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.

Includes

Two-hour walking tour Professional guide Entry to Basilica of St Patrick (daytime tours only)

Important Information

  • 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

Easy cancellation

Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund

Gallery

Book Now!

My Lists

Create New Guide

OR

Mini Guides
Arrow

Login to create your guides for New York City.

Add to My Guide

Create New Guide

Cancel

Cancel

Create & Share your own Guide to New York City with friends and family!

Add your recommended places to visit by browsing the website and pressing the icon.

Create your own guide of favourite 'must see' places

Earn your Local Expert badge by Sharing your guides with others

Get your guide seen by submitting it to the Mini Guides section

Lists

We Are Part of the My Guide Network!

My Guide New York City is part of the global My Guide Network of Online & Mobile travel guides.

We are now in 120+ Destinations and Growing. If you are interested in becoming a local travel partner and would like to find out more then click for more info about our Website Business Opportunity.

Nearby Destinations

Events in New York City

Filter Events by Sub-Category

Please select a Date first.

Search for a company in New York City