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.
Tour Options
Itinerary
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.
Highlights
What's included
Traveller Ratings
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(229)
We came to Philly to celebrate our son’s 10th birthday, and Emily absolutely made his first ghost tour one to remember. Not only was she knowledgeable, fun, and friendly, she was also patient and enthusiastic with our bubbly little boy. I specifically looked for a tour that would be creepy, but not too dark, and Emily certainly delivered exactly what we wanted — plus all sorts of historical facts and anecdotes along the way. We would definitely recommend this tour and take it again ourselves. Thanks again, Emily! P.S. Chelsea was training at the time and was lovely company as well! She was clearly there to learn and enjoy, and we appreciated what she had to add to the experience.
Thank you for the wonderful review! We’re so happy Emily helped make your son’s 10th birthday—and his very first ghost tour—such a memorable experience. It sounds like she found just the right balance of creepy, fun, and fascinating while making your whole family feel welcome. We’ll be sure to pass your kind words along to Emily. Thank you for celebrating with us, and we’d love to have you join us again!
We could not have had a better guide than Emily. She seems to truly enjoy her job. Her stories incuded some modern era as well as historical tales. I would recommend, if you want to experience Philadelphia history, join her group.
Thank you for the wonderful review! We’re so glad Emily made your Ghosts of Philadelphia tour such a memorable experience. It’s great to hear that her enthusiasm and mix of historical and more modern stories gave you a fascinating look at Philadelphia’s past. We’ll be sure to pass your kind words along to her. Thanks for joining us and for the recommendation!
Emily was so knowledgeable and friendly and made the tour even better. Between the history and spooky stories I definitely recommend
Thank you for the wonderful review! We’re so glad Emily made the Ghosts of Philadelphia tour such a great experience. It’s fantastic to hear you enjoyed the mix of history and spooky stories, and we’ll be sure to pass your kind words along to her. Thanks for joining us and for the recommendation!
This exploitative company has no roots in the city because they run everything remotely. They churn out ai scripts and don't bother properly training any of the guides. You are much better off going with a company that is actually local.
Emily was an amazing your guide. It was our kiddos 1st ghost tour and was a great mix of spooky and history.
Thank you for the wonderful review! We’re so glad Emily helped make your kiddo’s very first ghost tour such a memorable one. It’s great to hear the mix of spooky stories and Philadelphia history was just right for your family. We’ll be sure to pass your kind words along to Emily. Thanks for joining us!
Emily was a great guide. She was very knowledgeable and went above and beyond to give our group a really special experience, including extra stops we didn't even expect. She was friendly, engaging, and great with kids. Would highly recommend!
Thank you for the fantastic review! We’re so glad Emily went above and beyond to make your Ghosts of Philadelphia tour such a special experience. It’s wonderful to hear that her knowledge, engaging personality, and way with the kids made the evening even more memorable. We’ll be sure to pass your kind words along to her. Thanks for joining us and for the recommendation!
Emily was excellent. Extremely well researched with an incredible delivery that engages her entire audience.
Thank you for the wonderful review! We’re so glad you enjoyed exploring haunted Philadelphia with Emily. It’s fantastic to hear that her knowledge, research, and engaging storytelling made such a strong impression. We’ll be sure to pass your kind words along to her. Thanks for joining us!
Emily gave us a great history lesson! It was geared towards being kid friendly so no gruesome history we’ve had on other ghost tours. It was the perfect amount of ghosts and history for kids!
Thank you for the wonderful review! We’re so glad Emily delivered just the right mix of Philadelphia history and ghost stories for your family. Creating a spooky experience that’s still appropriate and engaging for younger guests is exactly what we hope for with this tour. We’ll be sure to pass your kind words along to Emily. Thanks for joining us!
From calling three separate times to ask questions and book the tour, to our guide Claire, everyone I dealt with was so friendly and helpful. It was so easy to get to the starting address that was sent to me upon booking. We had only one night in Philly and I wanted to show my teenage girls as much as possible in the city while keeping them interested. This was the perfect way of doing that. Our guide Claire was so knowledgeable and brought us to many of the major historical spots while keeping us engaged by sharing eerie stories and real life accounts of hauntings. You are walking/standing for about two hours with certain spots having benches, a curb, or steps to sit on. We did the Ghosts of Philadelphia tour and it was not a tour meant to terrorize, so as long as kids have the attention span to take a walking tour, this tour is good for all ages. This gave us the best of both worlds and was the best use of our short time here. I would like to bring them back for the pub crawl tour when they are older.
Thank you for such a thoughtful review! We’re so glad your experience was a great one from your first phone call through the tour itself. With only one night in Philadelphia, it’s wonderful to hear that Claire helped you make the most of it by combining the city’s incredible history with eerie stories and reported hauntings that kept your teenagers engaged. We’ll be sure to share your kind words with Claire and our team. We’d love to welcome your family back someday—and hopefully see you for that pub crawl when the girls are old enough!
We enjoyed our tour with Amelia. She was fun, friendly, and informative. This ghost tour was the perfect way to wrap up our day.
Thank you for the wonderful review! We’re so glad you enjoyed exploring Philadelphia with Amelia and found her fun, friendly, and informative. A ghost tour is a pretty great way to end a day in such a historic city! We’ll be sure to pass your kind words along to Amelia. Thanks for joining us!
