What you'll do:

Interested in exploring New York City from the perspective of ghosts and gangsters? Want to immerse yourself in the history of this great American city right from the locations that started it all?

You can get the best of BOTH worlds with this 2 1 two-hour history-based guided tour of NYC gangster and ghost stories right from the Districts where it all started! The tour cuts through famous neighborhoods such as The Five Points as seen in Gangs of New York, China Town, the “once” gangster-ridden Little Italy, and the haunted old mansions of the West Village ending at Washington Square Park.

NYC’s Gangster History: New York City is known worldwide for its colorful gangster past, starting during the 1920s and 30s, with murder and mayhem down on every block. Gangster interactions became an everyday occurrence, with gangland shootings dominating news headlines from NYC’s finest hotels, speakeasies, and mysterious sidewalks. Although the activity has since quieted down… it’s still alive, whether you want to believe it or not.

Best NYC Gangsters & Ghosts Tour: Our customized, historically enriched gangster tour will cover much of the history behind these famed murders while we take you through the modern-day haunted crime scene locations that are still frequented by famous actors.

Why we love it for your party:

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.

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Welcome to Empire Tours - NYC

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Additional information:

Includes:

2-hour walking tour
Professional guide
Entry to Basilica of St Patrick (daytime tours only)

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