Philadelphia's Haunted History & Ghost Nighttime 1.5 Hour Tour
Overview
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1 hour 30 minutes
Mobile ticket
Philadelphia may be the Cradle of Liberty, but it's also a city spooked by true ghastly stories of the town that inspired Edgar Allen Poe to write "The Murders of Rue Morgue" and "The Raven." On this tour, possible sightings include desecrating German Soldiers, the tragic Edgar Allen Poe, Bishop White's murderous cook, and maybe even a dancing Ben Franklin!
Sights our paranormal experts walk you by and cover include Pennsylvania Hospital, City Tavern and Carpenter's Hall.
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
All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What To Expect
Betsy Ross House
Our first stop is the Betsy Ross House, where the spirit of Betsy Ross herself is said to roam. Witnesses have reported seeing her ghostly figure stitching the first American flag in the dead of night. Feel the chill as you hear about the eerie happenings in this colonial home.
Independence Hall
Stop outside Independence Hall, where the Declaration of Independence and the Constitution were debated and adopted. But did you know that it's also a hotspot for paranormal activity? Many have reported hearing whispers of the Founding Fathers and the echo of footsteps in its historic halls.
What‘s Included
Fun night out in Philly with our certified premium guide
Creepy, Spine-chilling adventure!
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Philadelphia's Haunted History & Ghost Nighttime 1.5 Hour Tour
Reviews
88 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Wonderful tour
Tonya T,Mar 28, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Bruce was our guide. He is very knowledgeable about the history of Philadelphia. He kept our group engaged and you can tell he has a love and respect for history.
NO SHOW! Waste of time
X3360ACchrisd,Feb 27, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
1.00Guide was a no show. Waited for 30-40 min only to get a refund
Welcoming
mattdZ4225QW,Feb 24, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Very good communicator made sure we all were taken care of
Entertaining
217celiag,Feb 15, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00It was an amazing night full of history and entertainment! Our tour guide, Jen was amazing! We were out celebrating my daughter’s birthday, which is on Valentine’s Day. She loves history and immensely enjoyed the experience.
Jennifer was great. She...
skidagi,Dec 2, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Jennifer was great. She is entertaining and amusing. She really knows the history. We all had a great time!!
Great tour!
akotowski,Nov 23, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We loved this tour! Our tour guide was a local which added to the authenticity of the tour and recommendations given. Great historical stories told that brought the city to life in a different way! Appropriate length and variety of places visited. We always go on ghost tours in the different cities that we visit and this was definitely one of our favorites! Brought our two teenage boys with who both enjoyed as well.
Fun Haunted Stories Tour!
Emily K,Nov 14, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00This tour is as so fun!! We had done a daytime tour and the haunted stories at some of the areas we had been to really added to the history of the city. Our guide was knowledgeable and made the tour fun!
Fun tour
tabitha c,Nov 9, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Bruce was great. Kept the tour fun and engaging. Was there for my wife’s birthday. She really enjoyed it. We learned a ton
History in the dark with a ghostly twist.
Christine H,Nov 1, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Our tour guide, Jenn, was Amazing! She texted me the day before with detailed meetup info, what she’d be wearing and a reminder to go to the bathroom prior to the walk. This wasn’t a jump scare ghost tour. But if you love history and old stories, this is a tour for you! History you know, think you know and don’t know. Wear comfortable shoes! The walk is about a mile but the sidewalks and streets are old and in the dark pose a tripping hazard. I would do this tour again.
Spooky and Fun Ghost Tour
jennys189,Oct 26, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00My daughter and I really enjoyed this tour! The different stops were really interesting and Bruce our guide was fantastic! He shared a lot of great ghost stories, but also gave historical backgrounds of each of the stops. Definitely recommend!
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