Overview
Available languages
2 hours
Mobile ticket
This is the most unique tour we could fathom. Not a ghost tour, but a unique nighttime dark histories walk through the cobblestone streets of Philadelphia’s historic district for mature audiences, with a few ghost stories and some folklore too. Most guides have master’s degrees. No children, please.
Additional Info
Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Adult content and language
What To Expect
Liberty Bell Center
Not your typical Liberty Bell tour, this Dark Philly Adult Night Tour nonetheless traverses the path's of our Founding Fathers and doubles as a historical and sightseeing tour that includes mature-audience content and ghost stories. We walk directly up the iconic Liberty Bell to view it illuminated in it's evening display.
Independence Hall
Independence Hall where the Declaration and Constitution were signed sits directly across the street from a known brothel and den of iniquity where statesman and sports alike were known to frequent. Contextualizing debates for independence, the war, and founding of The United States with baser urges, philandering, and the sex industry in 1776 is what you will hear in this location.
Options
Adult Tour- Weekday Evening
Adult Tour- Weekday Evening
Fall Weekends
October Weekend Evenings
Halloween Saturday
All-Ages Version
Friday Additional Times
8:00 PM Saturday
Adult Tour- Saturday Evening
What‘s Included
R-Rated Histories, Sex in 1776, Ghost Stories
History walking tour with a few ghost stories and adult humor
Liberty Bell, Hamilton; Abundant Sightseeing
History or Folklore Professor; or Teacher
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Gratuities
Building Entries
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Reviews
4,396 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Dark Philly
helendR7543AI,Jun 23, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Very informative and entertaining tour! Ted was the best!
Interesting
S3855IWginoa,Jun 23, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00It’s was interesting! Nd fun to here all the stories about the city of Philly !!
Informative and not too spooky
Cruiser46472791030,Jun 22, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00It was quite informative and not too spooky. Britnee the guide cracked jokes along the tour and made it a fun experience despite the serious topics we discussed. Definitely recommend for anyone in Philly.
SO much fun!!
stacykC2541CL,Jun 22, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had so much fun!! Brittni was an amazing tour guide, extremely knowledgeable and made the stories SO interesting. We are super glad we took this tour and learned a lot of interesting facts along the way. I’ll never forget who wrote the preamble to the constitution :)
Best Ghost Tour
D6416SEscotts,Jun 21, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We loved our tour guide. She was very knowledgeable about the tour topics and very enthusiastic and entertaining.
10/10 Worth every penny
victoriamR1001TZ,Jun 21, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00I had Christs (hope I'm spelling it right) was a phenomenal tour guide. This was the first tour for me on my first evening in Philly, and it was such a fun introduction to the city. She was knowledgeable and entertaining, and that may be due to her background as a teacher. I really enjoyed hearing more about the seedier beginnings of the city. It was great in both length and content. Something for everyone - scandals, ghost stories, and grossness - all was worth it. I ended up taking another tour during the day that followed as truly appreciate what this tour company has to offer.
The holy ground
iydeeny,Jun 20, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Britney and Andrea were amazing tour guides! It is a lot of standing but overall a great time to learn history and the myths and legends of the birthplace of US!
Great tour
U6025BGjenniferc,Jun 20, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Christina was awesome and knew how to make the whole group laugh. I am grateful to know what a merkin is.
The Grim Philly Dark...
Joi W,Jun 20, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00The Grim Philly Dark Philly Adult Night Tour was fantastic! Christa was an amazing tour guide—funny, enthusiastic, and incredibly knowledgeable. She brought Philadelphia's dark history to life with engaging stories and great energy that kept everyone entertained from start to finish. Her passion for the city's history was obvious, and she made the tour both informative and memorable. I highly recommend this tour, especially if you have Christa as your guide!
Fun and Engaging with deep dark facts of Philly
quintyns2026,Jun 20, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This was a great tour covering many of the historical sites around downtown Philly with many lesser known darker facts about the city and its history. Our tour guide, Christa, is a local and lifetime resident of Philly and presented information in a fun and engaging way. Many of the things presented were not what you learn in history class but are totally true and provide a better understanding of the founding of this country and the time period in general.
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