The Halloween houses tour takes you on foot through New York’s most spectacular decorated houses, from the Upper East Side to Greenwich Village, with a local guide in Italian. It lasts about 3.5 to 4 hours, starts from $59 per person, and lets you experience the neighborhoods like a true New Yorker during the most anticipated night of the year. You’ll find it among our New York walking tours.
Halloween houses tour at a glance
- Price: from $59 per person.
- Duration: about 3.5 to 4 hours, entirely on foot.
- Route: from the Upper East Side to Greenwich Village.
- Guide: local, in Italian.
- Start: 3:00 PM, and 1:00 PM on October 31st.
- Not included: subway ride (about $3), snacks or drinks, return to the starting point.
- Cancellation: free up to 48 hours before the selected date.
- Support: in Italian before and after purchase, office near Times Square, voucher within 24 hours.
Below you’ll find everything you need before booking: how much the tour costs and how it works, what’s included, what you’ll see along the way, and what to know about showtimes, the subway and accessibility.
How Much the Halloween Houses Tour Costs and How to Book
The tour starts from $59 per person and does not include the subway ride needed to reach the areas, at your own expense (about $3). Booking online lets you secure your spot in advance, with dates and availability always up to date: places are limited and they often sell out during the Halloween season.
Book Smart
Since this is a small-group tour with limited spots, it’s best to lock in your date as soon as your trip is set. With Il Mio Viaggio a New York you get support in Italian before and after purchase, an office a short walk from Times Square, and your voucher within 24 hours of booking.
What the Tour Includes
- A guided walk between the elegance of the Upper East Side and the spooky soul of Greenwich Village.
- A local guide in Italian, with stories, curiosities and legends along the way.
- The most spectacular houses decorated for Halloween, selected along a themed route.
- Limited spots to enjoy the experience in a small group.
What You’ll See on the Halloween Houses Tour
New York at Halloween is pure magic: buildings turn into horror movie sets, streets glow with giant pumpkins, and historic townhouses are decorated like real haunted houses. The route starts from the elegance of the Upper East Side and reaches the bohemian heart of Greenwich Village, forever the stage for ghost stories. It’s a different way to experience the city during its most beloved celebration.
Among the brownstones of the Village, surrounded by pumpkins, skeletons, cobwebs and movie-worthy installations, you’ll feel like you’re walking through a film set. The decorations are at their best after dark, when the lights come on, and the guide enriches every stop with spooky curiosities and anecdotes. Those who wish can end the evening at a themed venue.
On October 31st the tour has an added bonus: it ends near the Village Halloween Parade, the historic parade that since 1974 marches up Sixth Avenue, from the Spring Street area to 16th Street, with more than 50,000 costumed participants, bands and giant puppets. After admiring the decorated houses, you find yourself already in the right spot for the highlight of the celebrations.
What to Know Before Booking
- Start time: 3:00 PM, except on October 31st, when it starts earlier at 1:00 PM to end in the parade area in Greenwich Village.
- Duration: about 3.5 to 4 hours, entirely on foot.
- Subway: one ride is required at your own expense (about $3).
- Who it’s for: as it takes place entirely on foot, it is not recommended for families with young children (under 6) and is not accessible for wheelchair users or people with mobility issues.
- Weather: the tour runs in case of rain or snow.
- Tips: not included and recommended, about $5 per person.
- Voucher: after booking you’ll first receive a confirmation and then your voucher, so please also check your spam folder.
- Return: not included, but Greenwich Village is well connected by subway to Times Square and the main areas of Manhattan.
Please Note
The house decorations are created by private homeowners and may vary depending on availability. The itinerary may undergo small changes during holidays or special events.
Pair It with Other New York Tours
If you want to combine the tour with other experiences in the city, take a look at all the New York tours in Italian: a comfortable, safe way to discover the neighborhoods with a guide who speaks your language.
It also fits easily into a busy schedule as a half-day tour. Are you ready for something spooky?
Tour carino da fare per chi viene in questo periodo a New York , soprattutto comodo che la guida ti porti a vedere direttamente le case più belle risparmiando tempo a cercarle.
Tour da fare per chi viene a New York in questo periodo, si vive proprio lo spirito di Halloween e Rosy ê stata molto brava con i suoi racconti. Abbiamo anche rivevuto un piccolo gadget a tema. Consigliato per chi ama camminare ed esplorare i quartieri.
Tour molto carino che fa vedere non solo le case di Halloween ma anche i quartieri . Rosy la nostrà guida ci ha raccontato tante cose che hanno arricchito il tour. Essendo tutto a piedi, scarpe comode per camminare ma New York ne vale sempre la pena!