Boroughs of the Dead Macabre NYC History Tours Book Now Upcoming Ghost Tours All Locations | July - August Private Tours View Book All Locations | July - August Private Tours View Book Manhattan | September Ghostly Women of Greenwich Village View Book Manhattan | September Ghostly Women of Greenwich Village View Book Brooklyn | September - November Spiritualists of Green-Wood Cemetery View Book Brooklyn | September - November Spiritualists of Green-Wood Cemetery View Book Manhattan | October Edgar Allan Poe in Greenwich Village View Book Manhattan | October Edgar Allan Poe in Greenwich Village View Book Manhattan | October Gotham by Gaslight View Book Manhattan | October Gotham by Gaslight View Book Manhattan | October Witches of Wall Street View Book Manhattan | October Witches of Wall Street View Book About Boroughs of the Dead Boroughs of the Dead’s historic ghost tours unearth the dark and forgotten past of New York City. Join us on an exploration of the spectral, the occult, and other urban hauntings within the context of real history. Our macabre walking tours combine research and storytelling for a smart, thoughtful, scary-entertaining experience. Created by artists and writers, Boroughs of the Dead tours are unscripted, deeply researched excursions that will intrigue both believers and skeptics alike. We are a locally-owned, independently operated, woman-run business. LEARN MORE ABOUT US All their guides deftly manage the macabre situations these tours reference with sensitivity, honesty, and interest. The ‘further reading’ recommendations are a serious plus. Take a tour with them, you won’t regret it! – Mary M. Our guide was a masterful storyteller and captivated us with tales of the hidden histories behind the parks, houses, and sidewalks. Peeling back the modern facade to connect to stories of long-ago, she gave us fresh eyes through which to see the city. – Dan J. Seamlessly interwove historical context and fun supernatural lore into our walk. The tour was both historically grounded, and still allowed for a belief in the spiritual. Great experience and a fun way to learn about NYC history. – Alexa L. Our guide was energetic, clear, and just amazing with all the stories they shared. Highly recommend the tour either to ghost enthusiasts or history buffs; there’s something here for everyone. – Bruce R. Our guide hit a sweet spot-balance of enthusiastic, excited by creepy things, but not cheesy or campy. I would recommend this to anybody who wants a tour that’s a cut above the average ghost tour. – Lou A. Our guide was incredibly knowledgeable but never didactic, weaving fascinating stories in a lively manner. I have a Ph.D. in American literature and I was blown away by her mastery of her subject area. VERY highly recommended this tour. – Laurie R. This is no stale, rehearsed walk; our guide is a true NYC history buff and her passion for the subject shines through every story that she weaves along the tour. Boroughs of the Dead tours are a must do for tourists and NYC locals alike. – Amanda R. I am an avid history buff and love NY history. These tours capture one’s imagination and breathe vivid color into histories long forgotten by most. – Joann V. Previous Next News Summer Hours Private Tours Available July and August Summer is officially here, which means we're working hard behind the scenes getting ready for fall. As we work on drafting book proposals, creating new tours, and improving existing ones, plus coordinating a ton of special events and collabs in honor of our 13th Anniversary, we'll continue offer Private Tours upon request, and we'll still be writing new Substack posts on a (semi) regular basis. A preliminary fall Public Tour Schedule is currently live, and we'll be adding more tours as the scheduling gods decree. Book a Private Tour here! Stay tuned, and don't forget to follow our socials and subscribe to our… Read Post