Philadelphia's Haunted History & Ghost Nighttime 1.5 Hour 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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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.
Founded in 1751, Pennsylvania Hospital is America's oldest hospital. Beyond its medical significance, it's a place of numerous ghost sightings and unexplained events. Discover the tales of restless spirits wandering its corridors, seeking eternal peace.
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
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Reviews(95)
The guide wasn’t that knowledgeable unfortunately. Felt very budget in terms of the quality of the information.
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.
Bruce was a wonderful tour guide. We were lucky to have a very small group on our tour and ended up getting into lots of conversations about the history of Philadelphia. The tour was enjoyable and we would absolutely do it again.
This tour was the perfect mix of ghost stories and history. It was also a great way to see Philadelphia at night. Our guide, Bruce, was fabulous and SO knowledgeable! I highly recommend this tour.
Bruce was our guide. He is very knowledgeable about the history of Philadelphia. He kept our group engaged and you can tell he has a love and respect for history.
Guide was a no show. Waited for 30-40 min only to get a refund
Very good communicator made sure we all were taken care of
