Philadelphia: Old City Ghosts Walking Tour Standard Tour
ID: GYG393062-713256
Category:
Country: United States
Duration:
01:00 hours
Description
Stroll through Philadelphia's haunted Old City and hear about hundreds of years of ghastly stories. Discover an eerie past of paranormal sightings and untimely deaths that lie ehind the old brick buildings.
Journey through the haunted streets of Philadelphia's Old City on this tour led by professional and courteous tour guides. Benefit from intensely researched stories and documented accounts of historic hauntings.
“Old City” refers to the area of Philadelphia that was first established as a colony, an area that saw much strife, war, and hardship as the newly formed America fought for its independence.
Hear the story of Benjamin Franklin's ghost that haunts Independence Hall, a place where one of the Founding Fathers undoubtedly spent many days. Learn of the story of the wife who became jealous from beyond the grave.
This tour also takes you by some of the city's most haunted cemeteries, home to victims of yellow fever, naval captains, First Wives, and more.
Highlights
- Find out the real reason the Liberty Bell cracked
- Learn why the ghost of one of the Founding Fathers is said to dance in the street at night
- Tour through Philadelphia’s haunted Old City
- Hear the history behind each haunted location from a professional guide
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Tours run rain or shine. Please dress appropriately for the evening's weather
This is a family-friendly tour, suitable for all ages
As part of COVID-19 guidelines, please maintain 6 feet/2 meters of distance between your tour guide and other parties in the group as best you can
The number of visitors is limited to reduce crowds
You are required to bring and wear a mask
All tours meet in front of the “Tomb of the Unknown Soldier” monument located on Washington Square at 217 W Washington Square. The monument is just to the west of the square’s center and features a statue of George Washington in front of a concrete wall inscribed with writing. Please arrive at the meeting point 15 minutes prior to the tour's start time.
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.
