New York City: Gangsters and Ghosts 2-Hour Walking Tour
ID: GYG366230-655610
Category:
Country: United States
Duration:
02:00 hours
Description
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.
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.
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
Guiding languages
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
The number of visitors is limited to reduce crowds
You are required to bring and wear a mask
Meet your guide at the corner of Worth and Mulberry Streets 15 minutes before the activity starts.
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 48 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 48 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.
