Philadelphia: Grim, Dark, and Twisted History Tour
ID: GYG21790-22582
Category:
Country: United States
Duration:
02:00 hours
Description
Experience the grim side of Philadelphia's colonial history. Hear dark tales of death and disease, risque romps, and sadistic torture. Visit the Liberty Bell, as well as prison, execution, and mass grave sites on this 2 hour tour.
Experience the grim history of Philadelphia on this urban adventure beginning at the sites where the seeds of political change were sown. Descend into the sites of former brothels, mass burial grounds, and polluted prisons, stepping on salvaged streets where pirates roamed freely with the founding fathers.
Historian and professor Joe Wojie or one of his expert guides will lead you on a tour that explores the grim realities of colonial America and the legends and traditions they inspired.
From the home of Dolly Madison to the sights of Helltown - murder, mayhem, and madness are in the roots of this city. This tour was researched and designed by university professor Joe Wojie to stand apart from every other day or night tour offered in Philadelphia with its originality and dark flavor. The 8 PM tour is geared more towards an adult audience, while families and children can enjoy a fun way to learn about Philly's secret past during the earlier tour departures.
Highlights
- Take part in an alternative history tour voted the best in Philadelphia
- Obtain unique insight into the darker and seedier aspects of Philadelphia's history
- Visit burial grounds and the site of the first bank robbery in the US
- Enjoy a tour created by university professor Joe Wojie who spent 1 year researching the facts
- Learn about vampires, pirates, and ghosts, ingrained in the roots of Philadelphia's history
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
• Please arrive 15 minutes ahead for check-in
• The 8 PM tour is more suitable for an adult audience
The number of visitors is limited to reduce crowds
You are required to bring and wear a mask
Independence Visitor Center at 6th and Market Street Philadelphia just outside the front doors.
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 48 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 48 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.
