Boroughs of the Dead Macabre NYC History Tours Book Now Upcoming Ghost Tours Manhattan | April - June Witches of Wall Street View Book Manhattan | April - June Witches of Wall Street View Book Roosevelt Island | May - June Island of Lost Souls: Madness & Medicine on Roosevelt Island View Book Roosevelt Island | May - June Island of Lost Souls: Madness & Medicine on Roosevelt Island View Book Brooklyn | May - June Sin, Scandal & Blood in the Shadow of the Brooklyn Bridge View Book Brooklyn | May - June Sin, Scandal & Blood in the Shadow of the Brooklyn Bridge View Book Brooklyn | June Spiritualists of Green-Wood Cemetery View Book Brooklyn | June Spiritualists of Green-Wood Cemetery View Book All Locations | January - December Private Tours View Book All Locations | January - December Private Tours View Book Manhattan | June The Uncanny Upper West Side View Book Manhattan | June The Uncanny Upper West Side 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 City of Mysteries: Two New True Crime Tours From Victorian Murder in Manhattan to Scandal and Blood in Brooklyn Join Boroughs of the Dead for a stroll into the dark, twisted criminal history of our city as we present two new true crime tours in Manhattan and Brooklyn. Gotham by Gaslight: A Victorian True Crime Tour takes us to the 19th century, a bloody and violent era when the city seethed with murder, scandal and vice. On this 2-hour walking tour, we'll examine four true crimes of Antebellum and Gilded Age New York – some of which remain unsolved to this day. On the very first days of January 1800, the city awoke to news of a fresh murder that was… Read Post