Dirty, Scary, and Buried in Philly Tour

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ID: GYG841763-1332074
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Country: United States

Duration: 02:00 hours


Description

What secrets, scandals, and salacious tales lie behind closed doors and beneath the streets of Philadelphia? Join us for a fun filled walking tour of Philadelphia and its dark and hidden history!
Every city has its secrets. Behind closed doors, underneath city streets, and buried in long forgotten graveyards, the true history of a place lies just beneath the surface. Literally. Join us as we explore the hidden history of Philadelphia. Some if it is scary. Some of it is poignant. Some of it is tragic. Some of it is hilarious. All of it has helped shape Philadelphia into the city it is today and one of the most haunted cities in America. Discover the secrets, scandals, and salacious tales of the city of Ghostly Love as we SEEK out long forgotten stories, EXPLORE some of the most haunted locations in Philly, and WANDER around the city at night.

Put on those walking shoes, grab a bottle of water, and bring a friend!

BASIC INFO
Start Times:
6:00 PM & 8:30 PM SUN-THURS
6:30 PM & 9:00 PM FRI-SAT

End Time:
8 or 10:30 PM Sunday-Thursday
8:30 or 11:00 PM Fridays/Saturdays

Distance: 3.2 Miles

Meeting Location:
Independence Visitors Center - 599 Market Street, Philadelphia PA 19106

Meeting Note:
Look for a 6^0 tall guy with a big blue backpack


WHAT TO BRING
Good, solid, comfortable walking shoes that you can walk 3-4 miles in on concrete pavements  & sidewalks. We advise not wearing flip-flops or other flimsy footwear. We also advise not wearing anything that you would mind getty dirty, dusty, wet.

A bottle of water
A bag or other means of carrying personal items
Cameras/cellphones
Snacks as needed
Appropriate clothing based on forecasted weather conditions

Please reach out to info@seekexplorewander.com with any questions or concerns.


TRANSPORTATION
We recommend using the SpotHero App to find parking in the city

Meeting spot is located on SEPTA'S Market-Frankford Line and two blocks from Jefferson Station for regional rail and PATCO access.


MEETING SPOT
We will gather outside of the Independence Visitors Center along Market Street.
Look for a 6^0 tall guy with a blue backpack


BREAK/BATHROOMS
There are no bathrooms available at the start/end point but if you arrive early you can use one in one of the nearby restaurants/bars/shops

No other breaks/stops


PAYMENT INSTRUCTIONS
You can pay via the website, which will add a small fee
You can also sign up and pay on our website at www.seekexplorewander.com

NO-SHOWS & LATE ARRIVALS
No-Shows will be granted refunds or credits of any sort.
If you arrive late and miss the tour you will not receive a refund or credit.

CANCELLATIONS & REFUNDS
You may cancel up to 24 Hours before the listed start time of this tour and receive a full refund. If you purchase via credit card you may not receive the transaction fee back, depending on circumstances. If you cancel after the 24 Hour deadline you will not receive a refund.

The company does not cancel tours/events for inclement weather such as light rain, cold or hot temperatures, etc. We only cancel tours/events for conditions that we consider dangerous to participants either during the tour/event or for getting to/from the meeting location.

Highlights

  • Ghost Stories
  • Bank Robberies
  • Salacious Tales

Guiding languages

IMPORTANT INFORMATION

We will meet just outside of the front entrance of Independence Visitor Center along Market Street in Philadelphia.
INCLUDED
NOT INCLUDED

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 24 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 24 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.