Discover Greenwich Village in a spooky light during our special Halloween tour. As night falls, admire its beautifully decorated houses, haunted spots, and the ghost stories and legends.

 

EXPERIENCE:

What you can expect :

Origins and Meaning of Halloween: Derived from the Celtic festival of Samhain, Halloween has evolved from a European celebration to ward off evil spirits into a popular North American holiday, marked by traditions like pumpkin carving and trick-or-treating.

Haunted Locations in Greenwich Village: Washington Square Park, once a burial ground, along with buildings like the Elmer Holmes Bobst Library and the Mark Twain House, are renowned for ghostly sightings tied to historical tragedies and wandering spirits.

Ghost Stories and Famous Traditions: Iconic spots such as the Hangman’s Elm, the Brown Building, and Edgar Allan Poe’s house are associated with tales of hangings, deadly fires, and spectral presences, adding a macabre feel to the neighborhood.

Historical Figures and the Paranormal: The tour highlights figures such as Thomas Paine, whose spirit is said to haunt Marie’s Crisis Café, and Emma Lazarus, with paranormal activity linked to her house, all reflecting the rich and unsettling history of Greenwich Village.

Halloween in Pop Culture: Greenwich Village has served as the backdrop for several horror films, including Rosemary’s Baby and Ghostbusters II, cementing its image as a neighborhood steeped in dark and supernatural tales.

 

TOUR HIGHLIGHTS:

Origin and meaning of Halloween in the US
Ghost stories and traditions
Stories of haunted houses

 

 

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