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Cemetery and Serial Killers Walking Tour of Philadelphia

Cemetery and Serial Killers Walking Tour of Philadelphia

Overview

Join a tour of unconventional sightseeing off the beaten path. Experience the Betsy Ross House, Christ Church, Elfreth's Alley, Benjamin Franklin's Grave, and numerous historic sites in Old Philly. And enjoy tales of serial slayings and psychopathic killers such as the Corpse Collector, Frankfort Slasher, and H.H. Holmes. 2.5-hour walking tour led by college professors or history teachers and is not your typical Liberty Bell Tour!

City: Philadelphia

Tue 24 Dec

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Starting at $35.00

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Tue 24 Dec

Starting at $35.00

Make a reservation

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What's Included

Serial Killer Tales AND Historic Sightseeing in One

Betsy Ross House, Christ Church, Elfreth's Alley, Benjamin Franklin's Grave Sites will be Visited

History Teacher Tour Guide

Additional Info

Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Specialized infant seats are available
Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Children should be accompanied by an adult due to adult content on the tour
Minimum age is 12 years

What To Expect

Betsy Ross House

Join a tour of unconventional sightseeing off the beaten path. Guests will see the Betsy Ross House, Christ Church, Elfreth's Alley, Benjamin Franklin's Grave, and numerous other historic sites in Old Philly. They will also enjoy tales of serial slayings and psychopathic killers such as the Corpse Collector, the Frankfort Slasher, and H.H. Holmes. 2.5-hour walking tour led by college professors or history teachers and is not your typical Liberty Bell Tour! Tour ends with a complimentary beverage.

Benjamin Franklin's Grave

Independence Hall

Independence Hall where the Constitution of the United States was signed.

Elfreth's Alley

Christ Church

Arch Street Meeting House

The President's House

Original White House where George Washington and John Adams served their presidencies

Arch Street Meeting House

Grim Philly Twilight Tours

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Cancellation Policy

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

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Reviews (181)

azariks

Aug 2019

My family and I had a great time on this tour. The guide (A history professor!) was very outgoing and so detailed and passionate with his delivery that the tour just flew by. We saw Franklin's Grave, the oldest, currently active street in the US (1720!), learned about a few serial killers with ties to the Philly area, and more (honestly I don't want to give out the surprises involved). There are $1 water bottles available at Franklin's Gravesite so that was awesome considering it was August when we were on the tour. One more thing, at the end, the tour guide takes you to a bar and everybody gets a beer (or soda). I highly recommend this tour to anybody who isn't of a prudish mindset.

Tkraus87

Jul 2019

You sure do get your moneys worth on this tour. Terri was a terrific tour guide and was very passionate with his storytelling. We could tell he knew his history along with knowledge of serial killers. Despite it being a lengthy tour, it didn’t seem that long because he kept us captivated. The best part (besides all the cool stuff we learned) was that there were lots of opportunities to sit and be in the shade on a hot July day. This was our second tour with grim philly and we will definitely be back again for another one. Thank you for everything!

Kathryn S

Jul 2019

Fun tour, but probably 1 hour too long. We enjoyed our guide Terry but the best part of the tour was the time spent in Christ Church cemetery with their guide. Our guide’s narration was hard to follow at times — you could tell he was so knowledgeable and passionate, but his storytelling needed some work (more linear stories, less jumping around). Overall, fun tour & worth it, just be prepared for lots of standing & outdoor time.

Response from Host

Jul 2019

Thank you for your tour of our Serial Killers and Sightseeing in Philadelphia. I'm certainly glad to hear you got your moneys worth, and some of our guides do a bit longer of a tour than others. We're not so much scripted since all of our guides have history degrees or are college professors and so want to give you the best experts in the subjects that the tours are about. Bob who we have at the Burial Ground is phenomenal and I know Terry has a comprehensive understanding of the killers and the city History Of Philadelphia. Perhaps your review may get him to streamline his commentary a tad and deliver a bit more concise. We appreciate every bit of constructive feedback that we review and thank you for the tips and the review.