Walk Among the Spirits of the Season
Step back in time for a spine-chilling stroll through Manhattan’s haunted East Village, where Christmas traditions meet ghostly legends and Victorian-era spirits.
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$40 USD
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8+
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1.5 hours
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New York, United States
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New York
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- St. Mark’s Church in the Bowery
- Colonnade Row Stops
- The Merchant’s House Tour
- Public Theatre Hauntings
- Washington Square Finale
- Historical Christmas Lore
- East Village Ghost Walk
- Victorian Yuletide Stories
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- 90-minute guided walking tour exploring ghostly tales and Christmas traditions.
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- Wear warm layers and comfortable walking shoes.
Ghosts of Christmas Past Walking Tour Features
Haunted Holiday History Tour
Explore ghost stories and folklore tied to New York’s Christmas past on a 90-minute guided walk through historic Manhattan.
New York’s Haunted Christmas
Visit 19th-century landmarks like St. Mark’s Church and The Merchant’s House to uncover Yuletide hauntings and Victorian-era traditions.
Ghosts of Christmas Past Walking Tour Details
- Highlights
- Description
- Itinerary
- Price & Availability
- Food & Drink
- Instructions
- Restrictions
- Transportation
Highlights
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St. Mark’s Church in the Bowery
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Colonnade Row Stops
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The Merchant’s House Tour
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Public Theatre Hauntings
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Washington Square Finale
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Historical Christmas Lore
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East Village Ghost Walk
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Victorian Yuletide Stories
Description
Discover the dark side of the holiday season on Boroughs of the Dead’s *Ghosts of Christmas Past* walking tour. This 90-minute journey through Manhattan’s East Village explores eerie Christmas traditions, haunted landmarks, and tales of restless spirits. Learn how 19th-century New Yorkers blended festive cheer with ghostly storytelling, and uncover how figures like Washington Irving shaped both American Christmas culture and Gothic folklore. Stops include St. Mark’s Church, The Merchant’s House, and Washington Square Park. Equal parts historical and haunting, this tour offers a chilling new way to celebrate the holidays.
Itinerary
- 4:45 PM – Meet at St. Mark’s Church in the Bowery, East 10th St & 2nd Ave
- 5:00 PM – Begin guided ghost and history walk
- 5:30 PM – Visit The Merchant’s House and Colonnade Row
- 6:15 PM – Conclude near Washington Square Park
Price & Availability
$40 adults (13+), $30 kids (8–13). Runs November–December, rain or shine.
Food & Drink
Hot drinks available nearby before or after the tour.
Instructions
Arrive 15 minutes early for check-in.
Restrictions
Runs rain or shine; dress for the weather.
Transportation
Guests meet at St. Mark’s Church in the Bowery, East 10th St & 2nd Ave.
Frequently Asked Questions
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