New York Tour Guide- Haunted Pub Crawl

usghostadventures; New York (NY); On-site; USD 45,000 - 55,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonuses

Free tours for you and family

Flexible scheduling

Job summary

US Ghost Adventures in New York is seeking engaging tour guides for our Haunted Pub Crawl program. Lead groups through historic bars and haunted locales, sharing local lore, ghost stories, and Dark history with energy and clear public speaking.

A passion for history and storytelling is essential. Prior experience in bartending or acting helps. You will coordinate with partner venues to ensure smooth transitions and deliver an entertaining, memorable experience for guests.

Qualifications

• Must have a deep passion for history, storytelling, and public speaking.
• Strong ability to engage and educate tour groups.
• Prior experience in bartending or acting is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead groups of up to 20 guests on 1.5–2 hour walking tours through historic New York locations.
• Deliver engaging historical narratives, true crime accounts, and ghost stories with enthusiasm and clear public speaking.
• Coordinate with partner venues and bar staff to ensure smooth group transitions and a welcoming experience at each stop.
• Provide exceptional customer service and facilitate a memorable, entertainment-driven tour experience.

Skills

Public speaking

Storytelling

History knowledge

Job description

Tour Guide - New York Haunted Pub Crawl

Location: New York, NY

Job Type: Part-time

Compensation: $50.00 per tour

Position Overview

US Ghost Adventures is seeking engaging storytellers, theater, acting and history enthusiasts, and public speakers to join our team as a Haunted Pub Crawl Tour Guide in New York. This role combines historical storytelling, local lore, and guest entertainment as you lead walking tours through historic drinking establishments and haunted locations. Guides share local history, ghost stories, and dark heritage while maintaining a fun, entertaining atmosphere for guests.

Responsibilities

• Lead groups of up to 20 guests on walking pub crawl tours lasting 1.5 to 2 hours through historic New York.
• Deliver fun, compelling historical narratives, true crime accounts, and ghost stories with enthusiasm and professional public speaking skills.
• Coordinate with partner venues and bar staff to ensure smooth group transitions and a welcoming experience at each stop.
• Provide exceptional customer service, answer guest questions, and facilitate a memorable, entertainment-driven tour experience.

Compensation & Perks

• $50.00 base pay per 90-minute tour ($33.00/hr rate)
• Tips: $20 to over $100 per tour.
• Bonuses based on performance.
• Free or discounted tours for you and close family/friends all over the country Flexible scheduling that fits your lifestyle

Tour Guide Requirements

• A deep passion for history, storytelling, and historic research
• Strong public speaking skills to engage and educate your tour groups
• Prior experience as a bartender, acting or theater experience is helpful.

About US Ghost Adventures

US Ghost Adventures provides historic, entertainment-focused ghost tours in more than 250 cities across the United States. Grounded in thorough historical research, our experiences connect guests with the dark history, authentic folklore, and legendary hauntings of America’s most historic locations.