NYC Gangsters and Ghosts Walking Tour

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.

1. 1

   Columbus Park

   15 min

   Here, your guide will paint a picture of the 1800s slum, once known as the most dangerous district in America.

2. 2

   Chinatown

   30 min

   Historically known for Tong violence, gang rivalries, and brutal clashes in the late 1800s and early 1900s.

3. 3

   Stop 3

   15 min

   One of NY's best-preserved 19th-century family homes and is famous for both its history and its ghost stories.

4. 4

   Little Italy

   30 min

   Hear how the streets & old tenements once served as the home turf of some of America’s most feared mobsters.

5. 5

   Washington Square Park

   15 min

   Beneath the music, chess games & laughter lies one of the darkest and most haunted grounds in New York City.

• 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

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