Washington Square Park, NYC

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.

Experience the heartbeat of New York City in an immersive and flexible way with a hop-on hop-off sightseeing bus tour. Be at the crossroads of bustling streets, surrounded by iconic landmarks that have graced the silver screen and captured imaginations worldwide. Begin your day in the bustling energy of Downtown, where towering skyscrapers create a modern marvel against the skyline. See not just the well-trodden paths but also dive deeper into the heart of the city. Next, Uptown beckons with its unique charm. Stroll through the iconic Central Park, an urban oasis that offers a serene contrast to the bustling streets. Discover Harlem’s rich cultural heritage and vibrant soul. Hop on and off the bus at your leisure, curating your own NYC experience based on your interests – from Times Square's dazzling lights to the Museum Mile's artistic haven. Add an educational layer to your adventure through engaging narration available in 11 languages.

Get ready for an exciting adventure through the best of New York City on our Half-Day Bus Tour of NYC Top Highlights! Step inside our comfortable, climate-controlled bus, and let us show you the city we love. It’s not just a tour—it’s like exploring NYC with a new friend who knows all the best spots! You’ll start the tour at the giant Button and Needle statue located on W 39th Street and 7th Avenue, right behind Times Square. As you ride through bustling Midtown, your guide will point out iconic spots like Radio City Music Hall and NBC Studios. Then, get ready to for amazing views as you pass through Central Park, hearing stories about its history and iconic movie scenes. Next, you’ll visit the historic Dakota Building, hear about John Lennon’s time there, and see the location of Strawberry Fields. As you head toward the Upper East Side, you'll see the luxurious mansions, the elegant Plaza Hotel, and the high-end boutiques of Fifth Avenue. Our 1st photo-stop is at the famous Rockefeller Center—15 minutes to snap photos, explore, and take a quick bathroom break! You’ll then drive past the Empire State Building, the iconic Flatiron Building, and catch a view of the Washington Square Arch. But the fun doesn’t stop there! Your tour will drive through the streets of SoHo, Chinatown, and the Financial District. At Pier 17, you will enjoy the second photo stop with a stunning view of the Brooklyn Bridge before visiting the moving 9/11 Memorial. Next, you’ll get an incredible land view of the Statue of Liberty, perfect for photos—no ferry ride needed! As we wrap up, you’ll drive by Chelsea Piers, the modern marvel of Hudson Yards before finishing at Macy’s. This final stop is just a few blocks from where you started, conveniently close to great shopping, dining, and trains. In just half a day, you’ll experience New York City’s most iconic sights, hear its stories, and create memories you won’t forget. So, hop on and let’s make the city yours for the day!

Discover New York City with a 9-mile bike tour through the city that never sleeps. Join a professional New York City tour guide who will escort you to some of the most fascinating landmarks of the city. Your guide, a highly-rated, professionally-licensed New York City tour guide, will guide you through many of the highlights of this bustling city. Starting right by the Brooklyn Bridge on the Manhattan side, the tour takes you to Battery Park, Little Italy, and Chinatown before riding up to Washington Square Park. From there, ride along the Hudson Greenway. See where Sully Sullenberger famously landed a plane on the Hudson. See the newly constructed Vessel and Highline. Electric bikes are available for riders 16 years and older.

Explore New York’s most bohemian neighborhood on a guided walking tour of Greenwich Village. Discover famous landmarks like the Stonewall Inn, Washington Square Park, and the Cherry Lane Theater, and learn about the area's reputation as a magnet for intellectuals, artists, and beat poets. Meet your guide and set off in the footsteps of Henry James and Edgar Allan Poe. Hear about artists like Jackson Pollack, who gave the neighborhood its freewheeling identity. Hear stories of radical thinkers like Upton Sinclair and John Reed, who debated in smoky cafés. Feel the energy of “the Village” as you stroll from Washington Square Park past the hideaways of Dylan Thomas, Jimi Hendrix, and Lenny Bruce. Find out how the Beat Generation flourished in the area and uncover some of New York's rarest sights, including the city's smallest piece of private property. Stroll down Jones Street, where Bob Dylan's album cover “The Freewheeling Bob Dylan” was shot. See the first integrated NYC club at the Café Society. Learn about the birth of the gay liberation movement outside the Stonewall Inn, and see the apartment building used in the iconic sitcom “Friends.” Admire the oldest wood frame house in the village, and finish your tour at 77 Bedford Street, the former home of Issac Hendricks. You can also see the Cherry Lane Theater, the oldest continuously running off-Broadway theater in New York.

Explore the darker side of Greenwich Village on a ghost tour after dark. Learn about the infamous Hanging Tree as you walk into the heart of Washington Square Park and see the arch while listening to spine-chilling stories from your local guide. Next, make your way over to the Brown Building, site of the infamous Triangle Shirtwaist Factory Fire, where the victims still linger to this day. Walk up 5th Avenue and stop past the Church of the Ascension, haunted by the artist John Lafarge. See the most haunted house in Manhattan at 14 West 10th Street, home to 22 spirits and the site of several murders. Head into the heart of the West Village, pass the home of Emma Lazarus and one of the most beautiful libraries in New York City.  Hear about the ghost of a former mayor at 12 Gay Street, and pass the famous Stonewall Inn where the riots that led to the birth of gay rights began. Cross Christopher Street to visit the infamous speakeasy of Chumley's.

New York City is known for its hustle and bustle, and has been the living space for many of America’s most historically significant people. With every step you take in this concrete jungle, there’s a good chance you’re coming across something that has a story to it that you’ve never heard before. Throughout this dense city filled with generations of historic events, there’s one area with a real reputation for paranormal activity: Greenwich Village. Come explore the dark side of Greenwich Village on this thrilling ghost tour by US Ghost Adventures. The town has been inundated with a history that is fascinating, tragic, and strange. Embark on a life-changing experience and explore a side of New York that few are brave enough to see. Throughout the tour you will visit 9 haunted locations in and around Greenwich Village whilst seeing historical places that are home to some of the strangest tales you’ve ever heard. You'll encounter the Jefferson Market Library, where architectural curiosity catches the eye due to its unique tower. If you look closer however you’ll see a dark past, as this building once served as a prison for Manhattan’s female criminals, and was also the first night court. Following that you will visit the site of the Triangle Factory Fire, a tragic event which led to the death of nearly 150 people. You'll conclude by visiting the Mark Twain House and a haunted restaurant, where ghosts from 200 years ago have been seen consistently since 1910. Whilst at the Mark Twain House you can see if you can catch a glimpse of the famous author walking about in a white suit, which many witnesses claim to have seen. All tours meet at Washington Square Park, under the Washington Square Park Arch, at Washington Square N, New York, NY 10012. Your guide will be wearing a US Ghost Adventures t-shirt and carrying a lantern. Please arrive 15 minutes before your tour start time

You will feel like you have a tourist guide at your side who will tell you the history, points of interest and curiosities of the city. The audio contents are professionally created by a group of high-level authors and interpreted by professionals from the television and radio fields. The audioguide includes 51 audio content for a total of 155 minutes. These are the points of interest: New York Introduction The Wonders of local cuisine Brooklyn Bridge Bryant Park Central Park Chinatown Empire State Building Flatiron Building Grand Central Terminal Guggenheim Museum High Line Lincoln Center Little Italy Madison Square Garden Metropolitan Museum of Art Museum of Modern Art New World Trade Center Rockefeller Center Saint John The Divine Statue of Liberty Times Square Union Square Wall Street Washington Square Park.

Your driver and top-rated NYC guide will pick you up in a luxury mini-van with a panoramic roof. They will provide you with their expert planning expertise, so that you can create your own personalized tour and visit the city sites that you want to see most. Maybe they include Central Park, the Statue of Liberty, the Empire State Building or any of hundreds of equally fascinating attractions. Whatever is on your bucket list, you'll leave with unforgettable memories of the Big Apple.  Essential New York sites to consider: - Times Square - Strawberry Fields - Soho - Brooklyn Bridge - Saint Paul's Chapel - Central Park - Greenwich Village - Little Italy - Wall Street - The Dakota - Washington Square Park - Chinatown - Ground Zero - Empire State Building - Rockefeller Center - Fifth avenue - Flatiron building - Chelsea and Highline Park

Feast on Greenwich Village’s history, sweets, and iconic pizza slices. This walking food tour will take us through the alluring streets of downtown Manhattan, where you’ll sample sweets from the best dessert spots and pizza from delicious slice shops in Greenwich Village. Think cupcakes, cookies, and classic New York pizza. We'll also explore iconic locations in the neighborhood that have been featured in movies and pop culture. Want to see where Taylor Swift's apartment used to be in her 1989 era? Ever heard of the spooky history under Washington Square Park? Want to see the apartments from FRIENDS and Sex and the City? We'll cover it all on foot! Hungry for adventure? Book your Sweets & Slices tour today!