The Ghosts of Philadelphia Tour
Description
Gather the whole family for a frightfully fun night on the Ghosts of Philadelphia Tour—where history and hauntings come together in the heart of the Historic District! You'll wander the shadowy streets where spirits still stir, exploring some of the most haunted spots in Philadelphia. Along the way, you’ll hear true tales of restless ghosts, eerie encounters, and the spooky secrets of our Founding Fathers (turns out they left more behind than just documents…). It’s the perfect mix of thrills, chills, and fascinating history—ideal for families looking to add a little ghostly fun to their Philly adventure. If you have 10 or more guests in one group, please get in touch with the private & group sales coordinator with Ghost City Tours.
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Here at the Bishop White House you can expect to learn all about the respected Reverend William White, and how his entire world was turned upside down by mosquitos, and the lingering spirits left behind from these events.
Everyone's favorite founding father, Benjamin Franklin, was quite the colorful character in life, and a major bookworm to boot. This stop is where you will not only be learning a little about Benjamin Franklin's life, but also his afterlife and the antics his spirit gets up to in this very building!
While the first floor of Independence Hall was where many fought for their freedom, the second floor held many still being oppressed and denied their own freedom and the hauntings you will learn about are a direct result of those vile acts.
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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
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Reviews(210)
Andrew, was very friendly, helpful and knowledgeable. I really enjoyed the tour and I would highly recommend. I'm from Canada so I learnt alot thank you.
We’ve been on ghost tours in many cities and countries, and this was one of the best. Our guide answered all of our questions, kept the tour engaging, and genuinely spoke positively about Philadelphia. It was refreshing. We’ve been on tours where the guide spends too much time complaining about where they live, which makes you wonder why you're there too. His enthusiasm for the city made the tour even more enjoyable. We’d absolutely bring family and friends back to do this tour again. Highly recommended.
The ghost tour of Philadelphia was excellent! The guide gave a lot of history, but mixed in some fun "ghost" stories. He was very knowledgeable.
Thank you so much for the wonderful review! We’re thrilled to hear you enjoyed the Philadelphia ghost tour and appreciated the mix of history and ghost stories. Our guides work hard to bring the city’s haunted past to life in a fun and memorable way, and we’re so glad that came through in your experience. We’d love to have you join us again on another tour!
Andrew was our tour guide and did an amazing job melding in history with the ghost stories! He was fun and informative. If you go request Andrew!
Thank you so much for the wonderful review! We’re thrilled to hear that Andrew made the tour both fun and informative. Blending Philadelphia’s rich history with its ghost stories is exactly what we aim for, and we’re so glad he brought that experience to life for you. We’ll be sure to pass along your kind words to our guide!
We had the best night with our guide, Claire! She was so knowledgeable and enthusiastic about the Ghosts of Philadelphia tour. Her storytelling brought the city’s history to life, and she kept us engaged from start to finish. Claire struck the perfect balance between historical facts and spooky tales, making the experience both educational and entertaining. Our 11-year-old son, who is a huge history buff, absolutely loved it too. He was completely engaged by the stories and historical details, and Claire did a wonderful job connecting with guests of all ages. We especially loved hearing about the hidden stories behind some of Philadelphia’s most iconic sites. If you’re considering this tour, definitely ask for Claire—you won’t be disappointed!
Thank you so much for this wonderful review! We’re thrilled to hear that you and your family had such a great night on the Ghosts of Philadelphia tour with Claire. She has a real talent for bringing history to life while keeping the spooky stories fun and engaging, and we’re so glad that came through in your experience. It’s especially wonderful to hear that your 11-year-old son loved the tour too. We love when guests of all ages connect with the history, hidden stories, and haunted legends of a city. We’ll be sure to pass along your kind words to Claire!
Claire was the best guide! She gave a lot of extra stories, several great recommendations for our last day in Philly, and was overall a great human. There were two kids on our tour and she gave them options to make them comfortable with some of the spookier stories. Definitely recommend this tour and Claire!!
Thank you so much for the wonderful review! We’re thrilled to hear that Claire made your Ghosts of Philadelphia tour such a memorable experience. It’s great to know you enjoyed the extra stories, local recommendations, and the care she took to make sure everyone felt comfortable throughout the tour. We’re especially glad to hear that Claire helped create a fun experience for guests of all ages. We’ll be sure to pass along your kind words to her!
Claire regaled us with history and ghost stories! She was excellent!
Thank you so much for the wonderful review! We’re thrilled to hear that Claire made the tour such an excellent experience with her mix of history and ghost stories. We’ll be sure to pass along your kind words to her!
Andrew did a great job of providing a tour that was equal parts history, whimsy and mystery. We really enjoyed our evening. Thanks Andrew!
The guide was extremely helpful , knowledgeable , funny & made the tour really fun for us and the kids !! I loved the mix of ghost stories and historical stories. Would 100% do this again
It was very fun and a learned a lot of history and lots of fun ghost stories. It was extra fun at night because I felt like I might see a ghost at any minute!
