2-Hour Grim Philly Ghost Tour
2-Hour Grim Philly Ghost Tour
Ghosts, witches, demons, evil magic, and werewolves have spellbound horror writers but are rooted in something very real. Philadelphia ghost stories and spooky fall lore are discussed within a wider historical context of supernatural and folkloric cultural diffusion; and Halloween season lore, in particular. Are vampires real?
How do we expel demonic possession and ghosts? Is all magic maleficium? This tour is as scholarly as it is creepy.
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Liberty Bell Center
Not your typical Liberty Bell, 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 to The Liberty Bell and will discuss its history, damage, and significance in American history and as an icon of These United States.
5 minutesIndependence Hall
Independence Hall where the Declaration and Constitution were signed sits directly across the street from a known brothel and den of iniquity in 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 here in this location.
15 minutesThe President's House
The home lived in by George Washington, John Adams, (and Benedict Arnold) was not always revered the way it is today. Contextualized on this site will be the presidencies and military governorship occurring on this spot, along with darker histories of the location both during and after the revolutionary period; including the significance of archaeological excavations to the revelations.
10 minutesCongress Hall
Significant for the inaugurations two American President's and early debates of our young nation while Philadelphia was America's capital...information on this site will flesh out the darker aspects of those men who sat in congress and senate here. We have a daytime tour exploring the rosier side of our founders. This tour is not that. And explores the darker side of America's founding by imperfect men, flawed and motivated (on occasion) by self-interest and lust.
10 minutesTomb of the Unknown Soldier of the American Revolution
Thousands of American Traitors were executed here by the British Crowne and buried in mass graves on this site. We visit them, contextualize the suffering, and retell the ghost stories and haunted lore here.
10 minutesWalnut Street
Walnut Street PRISON will be visited here.
10 minutesCity Tavern Restaurant
Haunted tales of ghosts will be told here at this site which dates back to the colonial era.
Merchants Exchange Building
ALEXANDER HAMILTON'S HOME site where he lived here in Philadelphia will be visited along with the Merchants Exchange Building which sites across the street. We discuss here less known facets of The Founder's personality, his often troubling relations with other Founding Fathers, and the affairs in which he engaged.
10 minutesFirst Bank of the United States
Haunted tales and ghost stories will be told about this bank which was pushed for by Alexander Hamilton
Second Bank of the United States
Tales of ghosts and duels will be told here at this site which was pushed for by Alexander Hamilton
Library Company of Philadelphia
Founded by Benjamin Franklin and home to University of Pennsylvania surgical students; we retell the haunting history of the location including ghost lore of the structure. Grave robbery and bizarre medical practices of the eighteenth century also are explored.
5 minutesTodd House
Home of future first lady Dolly Madison
Benjamin Rush Garden
Tales of yellow fever and apparitions
Included
- Ghost Stories - Haunted Histories
- Halloween Season Spooky Lore
- History or Folklore Professor
- Liberty Bell, Hamilton; Abundant Sightseeing
Not Included
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Gratuities
Good to Know
- Service animals allowed
- Near public transportation
- Stroller accessible
- Transportation is wheelchair accessible
- Wheelchair accessible
- Most travelers can participate
- Social distancing enforced throughout experience
- Regularly sanitized high-traffic areas
- Gear/equipment sanitized between use
- Guides required to regularly wash hands
- Regular temperature checks for staff
- Paid stay-at-home policy for staff with symptoms
- Contactless payments for gratuities and add-ons
- COVID-19 vaccination required for guides
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 40 travelers
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Tickets & Cancellation
You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start time of the experience.