True Crime Philadelphia: Serial Killers History Tour
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273 Ratings
Philadelphia
Uncover the dark side of Philadelphia's history on a thrilling True Crime tour. Explore historic sites while hearing chilling tales of serial killers and psychopathic murderers. Join now!
Duration:
2 hours, 30 minutes
Cancellation:
1 day
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Highlights
- Betsy Ross House - Join a tour of unconventional sightseeing off the beaten path. Guests will see the Betsy Ross House, Christ Church, Elfreth’s Alley, Benjamin Franklin’s Grave, and numerous other historic sites in Old Philly. They will also enjoy tales of serial slayings and psychopathic killers such as the Corpse Collector, the Frankfort Slasher, and H.H. Holmes. 2.5-hour walking tour led by college professors or history teachers and is not your typical Liberty Bell Tour! Tour ends with a complimentary beverage.
What's Included
- Dual experience of Serial Killer Tales and Historic Sightseeing
- Visit iconic historical landmarks including Betsy Ross House and Benjamin Franklin’s Grave
- Explore Elfreth’s Alley, the nation’s oldest residential street
- Guided by an expert History Teacher
What's Not Included
- Gratuities
- Food and drinks
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
Additional Information
Embark on a non-traditional exploration away from the usual tourist routes. Visit attractions like the Betsy Ross House, Christ Church, Elfreth’s Alley, and the final resting place of Benjamin Franklin among many other historical locales in the Old Philly area. Listen to chilling stories of mass murderers and deranged criminals like the Corpse Collector, the Frankfort Slasher, and H.H. Holmes. This 2.5-hour stroll is facilitated by college professors or history teachers, differentiating it from your standard Liberty Bell Tour!
- Children should be accompanied by an adult due to adult content on the tour
- Saturdays are adults only
Location
Independence Visitor Center
Market Street
Across the street from Independence Hall and The Liberty Bell. "Outside" the Market Street doors of the Independence Visitor Center.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
4.9
(273 Ratings)
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Wayne_v
May 26, 2024
GOOD TOUR WORTH CHECKING OUT - Good tour. Joseph Spurlock, the tour guide was very knowledgeable and easy to talk to. It is a fairly new tour and I believe will get better and better over time but is definitely worth taking.
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Easterncttravler
May 25, 2024
Take the tour.. - Ted Sisco was our guide and was riveting from start to finish, no small feat for an almost 3 hour tour. Stories were informative and entertaining, and most importantly accurate. Narrative about JJ Holmes was just as I've read. Tour and tour guide highly recommended.
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24rosannep
May 25, 2024
Great tour, made history fun and interesting - Ted was an outstanding tour guide on the 11 am May 25 tour. He was knowledgeable,down to earth, funny and easy to hear. He made history an interesting story and his enthusiasm made us want to learn more about the American Revolution.
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I842fokaylar
May 17, 2024
History isn’t always great, but this tour is! - Great trip learned so much about the dark side of history. Joseph was the perfect tour guide for my last day in Philly! Thanks so much.
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Y2891kusarahs
May 16, 2024
Great Historical True Crime Tour! - It was a great tour! Very informative and entertaining. I especially liked how Joseph made sure to give us a lot of historical context for each piece of crime.
The next time I visit Philadelphia, I will definitely book another tour with Grim Philly.
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H367jnkatiee
May 15, 2024
True Crime Tour - Joseph was a great tour guide! Knowledgeable and funny! We really enjoyed our True Crime tour of the historic part of Philly! We were able to see notable landmarks, but hear much more interesting stories! We loved it!
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Lizwr9286jv
May 12, 2024
Excellent Tour! - Excellent experience! We used Go City passes and they were a little tricky to understand, but the staff was amazing and helped us figure it out quickly and easily! Our tour was fantastic and our tour guide, Joseph, was both extremely knowledgeable and fun to interact with! Definitely a fun way to spend a few hours and a great way to experience some of the classic sights of Philly with a fun, novel twist!
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Cyrenam2024
May 4, 2024
Returning Tour Visitors! - Ted was a wonderful tour guide! Personable, funny, and super informative! We’ll definitely be returning! While the weather wasn’t ideal, it was still a great time!
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Jessicabd6333lg
May 4, 2024
There is more to Philly than there appears to be - Ted was fantastic it was easy to see how much he loved the subject of serial killers and history- his excitement was infectious and despite the rain, I felt as though it ended too soon.
If you love to walk, talk, learn about history, stand on top of so many so many buried people- take this tour. Be sure to ask for Ted.
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Curiouslondoner
May 28, 2024
Avoid at all costs - This was not as advertised. It was a very dull and prosaic tour which obsessed about a few places and only had the bare minimum of crime. For example, the guide spent over 30 minutes at the Quaker Friends House, as our first stop, going on and on about witches in excruciatingly dull detail. We then had 20 mins at the site of Benjamin Franklin’s home including a 10 min break (not wanted nor needed). I have done many walking tours and this was the dullest one that I have ever done. My wife and I were both appalled and we concluded that the only true crime was that we had been charged for this boring mess of a tour. To add final insult to injury, the advertised complimentary drink was not offered.
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