Philadelphia's Haunted History & Ghost 1.5 Hr Night Walking Tour
Description
Philadelphia may be the Cradle of Liberty, but it's also a city spooked by true ghastly stories of the town that inspired Edgar Allen Poe to write "The Murders of Rue Morgue" and "The Raven." On this tour, possible sightings include desecrating German Soldiers, the tragic Edgar Allen Poe, Bishop White's murderous cook, and maybe even a dancing Ben Franklin! Sights our paranormal experts walk you by and cover include Pennsylvania Hospital, City Tavern and Carpenter's Hall.
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Itinerary
Our first stop is the Betsy Ross House, where the spirit of Betsy Ross herself is said to roam. Witnesses have reported seeing her ghostly figure stitching the first American flag in the dead of night. Feel the chill as you hear about the eerie happenings in this colonial home.
Stop outside Independence Hall, where the Declaration of Independence and the Constitution were debated and adopted. But did you know that it's also a hotspot for paranormal activity? Many have reported hearing whispers of the Founding Fathers and the echo of footsteps in its historic halls.
Carpenter's Hall was the meeting place of the First Continental Congress, but it’s also known for its paranormal occurrences. Walk through its hallowed halls and listen to stories of ghostly figures who still attend secret meetings.
Meet Benjamin Franklin at his place of burial, where he is said to steal the pocket change of visitors and throw pennies at them!
Stop at the Bishop White House, where the spirit of Bishop William White is said to dwell. From flickering lights to mysterious footsteps, this house offers many paranormal experiences that will leave you spellbound.
This historic square is not just a serene park; it’s also a mass burial site with a spectral reputation. Learn about the ghostly apparitions and eerie sounds visitors and locals report.
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Important Information
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Walking Tour
Reviews(100)
Bruce was very informative and personable. He gave us little bits of Philly's history and related it to the architecture of the buildings. I loved being on a tour in the evening since it was cooler and more mysterious and with fewer people. I was a bit disappointed that we didn't get to actually go into the buildings but it certainly was enjoyable walking around outside. I was less impressed with the ghost stories and more impressed with the solid facts.
It is heavily historically oriented, which we loved! Jennifer’s delivery was dramatic and kept us involved in the stories.
Bruce was a great and knowledgeable. We heard ghost stories and history stories. Thank you for a great tour!
Had a good time walking with Robert. He was very knowledgeable of the area and haunts. Note to patrons… Ensure you are ON TIME. This is a group event - we ended up with a late start and left people behind because they were 5 blocks away. I caught two photos of something in the windows where Robert said a woman and a black cat haunted it.
Thank you for your review. We don’t not have anyone on staff named Robert. Could you give me more details so I can make sure you review goes to the correct staff.
Jenna jumped in at the last minute to cover for a fellow employee, and we could not have been happier! She offers a combination of historical and personal twists to the ghost tour, made it fun, and was incredibly personable. She also helped us address a couple of additional late ads to our tour, which unfortunately caused a little bit of misunderstanding at the beginning of the tour, delaying us, but she was patient and helped us to work things out on the spot so that we could get on with our tour. Really appreciate the amazing tour and her flexibility. Highly recommend- thank you Jenna!
The guide wasn’t that knowledgeable unfortunately. Felt very budget in terms of the quality of the information.
I am sorry you have a poor experience on this tour. If you could provide more details I would like to work the guide for better training and to see how all of our guides can improve.
Jenna was a great tour guide and very knowledgeable. Loved that she told some ghost stories that were her own personal accounts.
Bruce was personable and knowledgeable. He even made sure my kids and I made it safely to the Patco station.
Guide was knowledgeable. Tour stopped at a few different locations and heard some great stories. Guide shared some personal stories of her past experiences working at the sites.
Our tour guide was very informative and engaged great conversations with the group.
