The Original Knickerbocker

The Original Knickerbocker: Washington Irving & The Legend of Sleepy Hollow

Trace the footsteps of Washington Irving's most famous character Ichabod Crane in "The Legend of Sleepy Hollow" as we walk to the author's final resting place during this one-hour walking tour.

Learn more about the talented Mr. Irving and his influence on popular culture today. We will also enter the cemetery's 114-year old receiving vault, stop at a Revolutionary War monument, visit wealthy industrialists, as well as admire the cemetery's lovely art and architecture.

October dates:  Every Saturday and Sunday in October at 11 a.m. and 12:30 p.m.   October 24 and Halloween week October 27-31 daily at 2:00 p.m.  Also, October 31 at 3:30 p.m.

November dates:  November 1 and 2 at 11 a.m. and 12:30 p.m.

Location: Sleepy Hollow Cemetery South Gate, 430 North Broadway.

Skill level: Some people may find the pace of our walking tours challenging. We encounter stairs, unpaved roads, and hills. Please consider your own abilities when signing up for a tour.

Refunds, exchanges: All sales are final. No exchanges or refunds unless tour/event is canceled.

Weather: Sleepy Hollow Cemetery walking tours generally run rain or shine. If a tour is canceled due to severe weather such as high winds, lightning, or heavy rain, we will promptly refund your full purchase price.