• Statue of Liberty on a foggy day, viewed from waterfront with bare tree in foreground.
  • Person looking upward in a long brick hallway with arched windows and doors.
  • People eating at a long table. Many have plates and some look at the camera. Black and white photo.
  • Kitchen with several chefs in white uniforms working near counters and large pots.
  • Group of people walking near a gray wall with a
  • Rusty industrial machinery in a decaying workshop, with a doorway and exposed pipes.
  • Old bathroom fixtures, including a toilet and sink, on a wooden pallet next to a large metal structure.
  • Brick hallway with curved wall and arched windows with green frames.
  • Dilapidated brick hallway with arched windows, boarded walls, and a dark opening at the end.
  • Large, square, metal exhaust hood suspended from a ceiling in an office setting, above cubicle walls.
  • Dilapidated hallway with peeling paint, exposed brick, and dark interior.
  • Row of brick buildings with red tile roofs, flanked by bare trees and overgrown bushes on a cloudy day.
  • Long hallway with brick and painted walls, arched windows along one side, overhead lights.
  • Indoor hallway with stairs, ramp, and metal handrails against brick walls.
  • Interior of a diner with tables, chairs, and a man seated, with a counter and shelves in the background. Black and white.
  • Portraits hanging in a corridor with arched windows. Three large, black and white portraits are visible.
  • Vintage luggage on a rail cart inside a museum display case.
  • Crowd near a brick building with a glass roof, on a sunny day. People stand, walk, and look around.
  • Waterfront view of brick buildings with red tile roofs and a lamppost on a brick and concrete pier.
  • People on a dock; Statue of Liberty in the distance. Sunny day; some people pointing towards the monument.
  • Brick building with tower, framed by bare trees, on a sunny day.
  • Person standing in front of Ellis Island National Museum of Immigration sign.
  • Two weathered trunks with inscriptions,
  • Suitcases and trunks at Ellis Island museum. Brown, black, and white luggage with informational sign in a large hall.
  • Large brick building with multiple sections and red roofs. A cloudy, overcast sky.
  • Hospital ward with beds and medical staff. Patients in beds, a nurse sits at a desk, another nurse walks down the aisle.
  • Sign with arrows pointing to destinations: Immigration History Center, library, gallery, tours, and Wall of Honor.
  • A person walks on a path near a concrete wall, trees, and a brick building.
  • Three old wooden trunks stacked in a museum exhibit; people in the background.
  • Hands press against a translucent fabric, obscuring a central shadowy figure. Black and white.

NYC Mafia and Ghost Tour to Ellis Island and Statue of Liberty

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3 hours

Description

Step into the shadows of New York City on this Haunted Ghost and Mafia Tour! Begin in Battery Park, exploring Castle Clinton’s historic fort before boarding the ferry to the Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island.


Hear chilling ghost stories from Ellis Island’s abandoned hospital, morgue, and psych wards. Discover true-life tales of immigrants who later became notorious mafia figures, gangsters, and mobsters who shaped NYC’s underworld.


Explore Fort Wood beneath Lady Liberty and uncover legends of buried pirate treasure, mysterious skulls, and demonic sightings. Learn about early 20th-century mafia families, organized crime, harbor defenses, and immigrant hardships as you wander historic halls and eerie corridors.


Perfect for history buffs, ghost enthusiasts, true-crime fans, and anyone fascinated by New York’s hidden past, this immersive tour blends spine-tingling legends, mobster lore, dramatic storytelling, and stunning harbor views for an unforgettable experience.


  • What's Included?

    • Round-Trip Ferry admission and Transportation
    • Guided Tour with Expert Storytelling
    • Access to Key Landmarks Battery Park Statue of Liberty & Ellis Island
    • Photo Opportunities Statue of Liberty, Ellis Island, and Manhattan skyline
    • Historical & Paranormal Insights

  • Exclusions

    • Tip or gratuity

  • Please note

    • Not suitable for pets
    • Infant seats unavailable
    • Wheelchair accessible
    • Not wheelchair accessible
    • A mandatory airport grade security screening is conducted prior to boarding the ferry. This means no open containers, alcohol, weapons, large bags, luggage or scooters are allowed.
    • Minors (17 or under) must be accompanied by an adult (25+)
    • This tour operates in all weather conditions, so please dress accordingly
    • Bring comfortable shoes for walking
    • Bring weather appropriate clothing
    • This voucher is your ticket for the tour, but not your ticket for the Statue of Liberty ferry. Please aim to arrive at least 15 minutes before your scheduled departure time as parking and transportation can cause delays. Tours depart on time and cannot be held for latecomers If you need to reschedule your booking within 24 hours of departure, please call local partner, Attractions4Us, at +1 212 512 0515. Call center hours (EST) are Daily 9.00AM - 5.00PM; Emergency Hours 5.00PM - 8.00PM. There is a $30 per person rescheduling fee. Rescheduling is subject to availability. There are no refunds. The "Ferry Will Call" window does not have your tickets or reservations; only your guide does.

  • What do I need to bring?

  • Itinerary

    State Street and Battery Place, 10004 New York City


    26 Wall St, Battery Park, 10005-1996 New York City


    Liberty Island, 10004 New York City

  • Meeting Points

    You can start this experience at the following places.


    24 State St

    24 State St, 10004 New York County New York, US

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