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Philadelphia Ghosts of Philly Haunted Dark History Walking Tour

Philadelphia Ghosts of Philly Haunted Dark History Walking Tour

Overview

Our tour will take you through Philadelphia’s Old City – home to some of America’s oldest and most haunted buildings, roads, and monuments in the nation. “Old City” refers to the area of Philadelphia that was first established as a colony, an area that saw much strife, war, and hardships as the newly formed America fought for its independence. Old City Philadelphia has been continuously inhabited since 1702, making it the oldest residential area in the country – with some residents never really leaving.

City: Philadelphia

Mon 06 Jan

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Starting at $30.00

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Mon 06 Jan

Starting at $30.00

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What's Included

Documented accounts of historic hauntings

Professional and Courteous Guides

Intensely researched true stories of history

Additional Info

Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

What To Expect

Tomb of the Unknown Soldier of the American Revolution

Hear about the spirits of the more than 2,000 Revolutionary War soldiers whose final resting place is beneath Washington Square.

Independence Hall

View the Georgian architecture of Independence Hall and hear stories of the ghosts of one of our Founding Fathers who spent a lot of time inside Independence Hall and apparently never left.

Liberty Bell Center

Learn about the supposed curse on one of America's symbols of freedom.

American Philosophical Society Museum

Learn about the Library founded by Benjamin Franklin that he has only been able to visit in death.

First Bank of the United States

Hear about the ghost of Alexander Hamilton, who haunted the bank he helped create after leaving his wife with massive debts.

Bishop White House

Learn about one of Philadelphia's most respected clergymen and his family's tragic experiences in this very house.

Old St. Joseph's Church

Hear the tale of acts of jealousy from beyond the grave.

Old St. Mary's Church

Hear about the Patrick, lost at sea, who comes to try to bring some peace to his brother, who was distressed by his loss.

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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 (142)

edytheanddobby13

Nov 2021

My family and I had a wonderful time going on a ghost walking tour with Steve Wednesday evening. We are not from Philadelphia area and so it was very fun to walk past multiple historical sights and learn about their history. Learning about the haunting history of the historical sights made it all the more interesting. It was nice to be in such a small group since that made it feel more personal and easier to interact with our group. We did the extended tour and I am so glad we did since those last few extra stops were my favorite ones. Thank you for such a wonderful and spooky experience. I would highly recommend this family-friendly tour to anyone else looking for a fun way to tour Philadelphia and learn about its interesting history. -Edythe :)

Response from Host

Jul 2022

Hello! The tour guide, Steve is thrilled to receive such great rating, thank you! We’re glad you enjoyed your time with us, and we hope you’ll check out one of our other locations and tour experiences in over 35 cities or an overnight stay at usghostadventures.com.

James_B

Nov 2021

James was a great tour guide. He was very knowledgeable and fun to listen to. My son really enjoyed it also. He was retelling the stories to his friends that James told on our walk.

Response from Host

Jul 2022

Hello James! We will make sure to share this with James to let them know to keep up the amazing work. We're happy that you're happy with the tour, and we hope you’ll check out one of our other locations and tour experiences in over 35 cities or an overnight stay at usghostadventures.com.

Matthew_S

Nov 2021

Our whole family, including 9 and 13 year old girls, really enjoyed the tour. It was a good mix of well known and more obscure history with paranormal storytelling that kept everyone interested. You get to hear about famous heroes and villains and their appearances at Old City landmarks. Our guide, James, was enthusiastic and engaging. My only disappointment was I couldn’t see Kosciusko’s ghost, but spirits are tricky like that.

Response from Host

Jul 2022

Thank you! We love your feedback! James is an amazing guide and storyteller! Thank you for taking the time to share your experience. We’re glad you enjoyed your time with us, and we hope you’ll check out one of our other locations and tour experiences in over 35 cities or an overnight stay at usghostadventures.com!