See Edgar Allan Poe's Gotham with Greenwich Village Literary Tour

Discover Poe's New York on Edgar Allan Poe In Greenwich Village, a two-hour literary and historical walking tour that steps into the Greenwich Village of the 1840s, where Poe lived and worked at the height of his fame - before plunging irrevocably into the final, abysmal chapter of his short life.

On this tour, guests will visit the site of three of his former homes, learn of his contemporary rivals and admirers, and see where he wrote some of his most famous stories and poems. We'll also discuss Poe's works of non-fiction such as The Literati of New York City and Doings of Gotham, a stunning pen-portrait of antebellum New York that touches on everything from Poe's opinions of our city's architecture to the sensational news items of the day, including the murder trial of Polly Bodine, the "Witch of Staten Island."

Interweaving some of Poe's most famous tales with Greenwich Village's macabre secret histories as we delve into the nature of Poe's relationship with New York, this tour is an absolute must for any Poe fan in New York City.

Edgar Allan Poe In Greenwich Village is led by Poe fan and macabre fiction writer Andrea Janes. Andrea is also the owner and founder of Boroughs of the Dead. This is one of the few tours she leads personally. As always, Andrea will offer Poe trivia -- and prizes! -- between stops on the tour.

This tour is the only walking tour in Manhattan dedicated exclusively to the life and works of Edgar Poe, and it is offered only twice in October, to honor the anniversary of his death. See our write-ups in Rue Morgue and Literary Manhattan for more.

Dates and Times: Friday, October 7th, 7:30 - 9:30pm AND Saturday, October 8th, 5:00 - 7:00pm. Meeting Point: 85 W 3rd St. between Thompson and Sullivan. This tour is approximately 2 hours in duration and one mile in length. Runs rain or shine, except in cases of severely inclement weather. CLICK HERE FOR TICKETS & INFO. Price: $25 in advance, $30 at the door. Advance ticket purchase is highly recommended.