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Wicked Village Greenwich Village Adults Only Ghost Tour

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1 hour 30 minutes (approx.)
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Overview

Step into the darker side of Greenwich Village on The Wicked Village, an adults-only ghost and dark history walking tour through one of New York City’s most rebellious neighborhoods. Along the way, you’ll hear how the Village became a refuge for outsiders — and how freedom often came with danger, exploitation, and consequences. This is not the polished, postcard version of the Village. This is the neighborhood of vice, punishment, desire, scandal, radical politics, forbidden spaces, and people who came here to hide, indulge, reinvent themselves, or fight back.

Blending ghost stories, local legends, and real New York history, this 90-minute tour reveals the wickedness beneath Greenwich Village’s charm. It is atmospheric, unsettling, and built for guests who want a deeper, darker look at the neighborhood after dark. Guests must be ages 16+.

What's Included

  • A 90-minute adults-only walking tour through Greenwich Village
  • A knowledgeable local guide
  • Gratuities
  • Entry inside private residences, restaurants, bars, gardens, or other buildings
  • Parking fees
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Meeting Location

Meeting point

10 Greenwich Avenue
New York, NY 10011, USA

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End point

18 West 11th Street
New York, NY 10011, USA

The tour will conclude in this area.

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10 Greenwich Ave

The former Women’s House of Detention once stood at 10 Greenwich Avenue, looming over Greenwich Village as one of the city’s most hated and feared jail sites. Women were held here for everything from theft and violence to sex work, addiction, poverty, public drunkenness, and simply living outside society’s expectations. Guests will hear how this prison became a symbol of punishment, control, and suffering — and why reports of screams, crying, and ghostly female figures still cling to a place the city tried to erase.
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20 minutes Admission Ticket Free

51-53 Christopher Street

Christopher Street and the Stonewall Inn are known around the world as landmarks of LGBTQ+ resistance, but their history is also rooted in risk, secrecy, police raids, and survival. Before Stonewall became a symbol of pride, it was part of a rougher nightlife world where queer New Yorkers gathered because they had few places where they could safely be themselves. Guests will explore the darker side of this historic street — where rebellion, fear, freedom, and lingering echoes of the past still shape one of Greenwich Village’s most powerful stories.
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129 MacDougal St

Eve’s Hangout was a small 1920s café run by Eva Kotchever, an immigrant, writer, business owner, and outspoken woman who made respectable society deeply uncomfortable. The café became a gathering place for women, artists, queer New Yorkers, radicals, and intellectuals who wanted to talk openly about sex, politics, censorship, and freedom. Guests will hear how this bold little space became a target for police and moral authorities — and why the story of Eve’s Hangout still feels like a haunting of defiance, erasure, and a woman who refused to be quiet.
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18 W 11th St

The townhouse at 18 West 11th Street became the site of one of Greenwich Village’s most shocking modern tragedies when it exploded in 1970 while members of the Weather Underground were building bombs inside. The blast killed three people, destroyed the home, and exposed the violent edge of political radicalism hidden behind a quiet residential facade. Guests will hear how this beautiful Village block became tied to extremism, destruction, and ghost stories of figures in upper windows, sudden anxiety, and echoes of an explosion that still seems to haunt the street.
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Additional Info

  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 30 travelers

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Wicked Village Greenwich Village Adults Only Ghost Tour?

A: You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund. For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (EST).This tour requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund. Read more Apr 2025

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You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.

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What's Included

Activity name

  • A 90-minute adults-only walking tour through Greenwich Village
  • A knowledgeable local guide
  • Gratuities
  • Entry inside private residences, restaurants, bars, gardens, or other buildings
  • Parking fees

Additional Info

Activity name

  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 30 travelers

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