2-Hour Grim Philly Ghost Tour

Overview

Ghosts, witches, demons, evil magic, and werewolves have spellbound horror writers but are rooted in something very real. Philadelphia ghost stories and spooky fall lore are discussed within a wider historical context of supernatural and folkloric cultural diffusion; and Halloween season lore, in particular. Are vampires real? How do we expel demonic possession and ghosts? Is all magic maleficium? This tour is as scholarly as it is creepy. No minimum age. Available only October 2022. Give our Exorcism and Halloween episodes a listen free on Grim Philly Podcast; then come to our Philly ghost tour for more, and in person.

City: Philadelphia

Sun 23 Feb

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Starting at $40.00

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Sun 23 Feb

Starting at $40.00

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What's Included

Liberty Bell, Hamilton; Abundant Sightseeing

Halloween Season Spooky Lore

History or Folklore Professor

Ghost Stories - Haunted Histories

Additional Info

Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Wheelchair accessible
Social distancing enforced throughout experience
Regularly sanitised high-traffic areas
Gear/equipment sanitised between use
Guides required to regularly wash hands
Regular temperature checks for staff
Paid stay-at-home policy for staff with symptoms
Contactless payments for gratuities and add-ons
COVID-19 vaccination required for guides

What To Expect

Liberty Bell Center

Not your typical Liberty Bell, this Dark Philly Adult Night Tour nonetheless traverses the path's of our Founding Fathers and doubles as a historical and sightseeing tour that includes mature-audience content and ghost stories. We walk directly up to The Liberty Bell and will discuss its history, damage, and significance in American history and as an icon of These United States.

Independence Hall

Independence Hall where the Declaration and Constitution were signed sits directly across the street from a known brothel and den of iniquity in where statesman and sports alike were known to frequent. Contextualizing debates for independence, the war, and founding of The United States with baser urges, philandering, and the sex industry in 1776 is what you will here in this location.

The President's House

The home lived in by George Washington, John Adams, (and Benedict Arnold) was not always revered the way it is today. Contextualized on this site will be the presidencies and military governorship occurring on this spot, along with darker histories of the location both during and after the revolutionary period; including the significance of archaeological excavations to the revelations.

Congress Hall

Significant for the inaugurations two American President's and early debates of our young nation while Philadelphia was America's capital...information on this site will flesh out the darker aspects of those men who sat in congress and senate here. We have a daytime tour exploring the rosier side of our founders. This tour is not that. And explores the darker side of America's founding by imperfect men, flawed and motivated (on occasion) by self-interest and lust.

Tomb of the Unknown Soldier of the American Revolution

Thousands of American Traitors were executed here by the British Crowne and buried in mass graves on this site. We visit them, contextualize the suffering, and retell the ghost stories and haunted lore here.

Walnut Street

Walnut Street PRISON will be visited here.

Merchants Exchange Building

ALEXANDER HAMILTON'S HOME site where he lived here in Philadelphia will be visited along with the Merchants Exchange Building which sites across the street. We discuss here less known facets of The Founder's personality, his often troubling relations with other Founding Fathers, and the affairs in which he engaged.

First Bank of the United States

Haunted tales and ghost stories will be told about this bank which was pushed for by Alexander Hamilton

Second Bank of the United States

Tales of ghosts and duels will be told here at this site which was pushed for by Alexander Hamilton

Library Company of Philadelphia

Founded by Benjamin Franklin and home to University of Pennsylvania surgical students; we retell the haunting history of the location including ghost lore of the structure. Grave robbery and bizarre medical practices of the eighteenth century also are explored.

Todd House

Home of future first lady Dolly Madison

Benjamin Rush Garden

Tales of yellow fever and apparitions

Show 9 more stops

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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Reviews (63)

Z1735HWaliceb

Dec 2022

Toni was a great guide! We learned a lot! She covered lesser-known aspects of the city's history, like slavery, sex work, true crime, and the paranormal.

821beths

Nov 2022

Madame Toni was a terrific tour guide, a great story teller and knowledgeable about Philadelphia history that even a native like me didn't know. Even on a 35° night, it was an engrossing, informative and entertaining experience.

wendydj616

Nov 2022

This was by far one of the best tours I've ever taken. We did the night time adults tour with Adam and I picked up new facts, laughed a lot and saw a different side of history. Must do!