The Broadway Ghost Tour

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Join The Broadway Ghost Tour and discover the haunted side of New York’s theater scene. Explore chilling tales, legendary spirits, and eerie secrets that bring Broadway’s dark history to life.

Beneath the dazzling marquees and roaring applause of Broadway, a different kind of drama unfolds, one that has been running for centuries. "Broadway Ghouls and Ghosts" invites you behind the curtain and into the shadows where legendary performers and forgotten souls still linger.

Our tour begins in Times Square, a world steeped in theatrical superstition and spectral activity. Later, the historic New Amsterdam Theatre. Here, you'll meet Olive Thomas, Broadway's most famous ghost. A Ziegfeld Follies starlet who died tragically in 1920, Olive's playful spirit is said to have returned to her beloved theater. Stagehands and performers have reported flickering lights and seeing her apparition, a beautiful woman in a beaded dress, in the wings.

We'll share her heartbreaking story and explain why her mischievous presence is considered a good omen. "Broadway Ghouls and Ghosts" is more than just spooky stories. It's an exploration of Broadway's soul, the passion, tragedy, and enduring magic that make it a living entity, even after the lights go down. Do you dare to discover the "Great Ghoul Way"?

Meeting point

Schubert Alley

Before you go

Length: About 2h
Languages: English
Usual start times: 18:30 (New York time)
Coming up: 1 departures in 3 months, 1 this week

Questions about this tour

How much does this tour cost?

Nothing up front. You book for free and tip your guide at the end. Many travellers tip around €5 to €15 per person, depending on the length and quality of the tour.

How long does it take?

About 2h.

Where does it start?

The meeting point is Schubert Alley. The map on this page shows the exact spot.

What languages is it in?

Upcoming departures are in English. Pick your language in the calendar to see only those.

When does it run?

1 departures are listed in the next three months, 1 of them in the next 7 days, usually at 18:30. Times are local to New York.

Do I need to book?

Booking is a good idea: groups are limited and popular times fill up. Create a free Tripsora account, pick a day and time, and press Book to finish with the tour provider.