Founding Phantoms: Philadelphia's Haunted History

Discover the dark and macabre history of early Philadelphia on the Founding Phantoms Ghost Tour. Explore haunted locations and delve into the darker side of human nature. Ages 16+. Book now!

Duration: 1 hour, 30 minutes
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Pennsylvania Hospital - This hospital, whose purpose was to treat mental illness, was home to many inhumane experiments in an attempt to drive out the evil spirits once believed to be the cause of mental illness. Join us on a journey through the past as we discuss the evils that took place and the vengeful spirits that remain as a result
What's Included
  • All Fees and Taxes
What's Not Included
  • Gratuities
Additional Information

Embark on a journey through the shadows of America’s most haunted past… free from the sounds of sippy cups or snack requests. Founding Phantoms is Philadelphia’s exclusive ghost tour for adults, crafted for those aged 16 and above who are ready to face the unknown.
This spine-chilling adventure delves into the darker aspects of the Founding Fathers,…

Location
210 W Washington Square
West Washington Square
You will meet your spooktacular tour guide by the Tomb of The Unknown Soldier. Please look for the eternal flame and you are there.
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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Caso604
May 9, 2026
Great Time! Would haunt again - Went with Kay as our guide. She was absolutely wonderful and super informative about the area and ghosts. This is one of the cool tours where they let you use some of the equipment. Had a lot of fun and the walk was good exercise!
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Francesca
Apr 26, 2026
Pat = best guide - Pat was an amazing guide. A lot of history and humor and spooky in one night. Everyone felt involved. It felt like hanging out with friends and exploring the city in a nice atmosphere.
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Eric_b
Apr 17, 2026
Lots of historical... - Lots of historical information with a few ghost stories mixed in. Had a great time and learned a lot
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Travel62108744347
Apr 10, 2026
Spooky and history in one! - Pat gave us a good mix of history and spook. As we strolled from location to location in the old city, he described actual deaths and burials in each place, as well as sightings and spooky stories.
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Malloryh798
Apr 6, 2026
Great history and interesting stories - Pat was a great guide! Shared so much history of the city and why the places are said to be haunted. It was just my boyfriend and I in the group and we had a fantastic time.
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U3327cskeithw
Nov 4, 2025
A Very Informative Tour - Pat D was very informative and held our interest for the full tour. No ghosts but still a nice evening with family! Pat is very well-versed in the history of the city.
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Gary_g
Oct 31, 2025
Fun evening activity for everyone - Great fun and very informative. Good for out of town tourists as well as home town residents. Guide was well informed, entertaining and thoroughly enjoyable.
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Msfix
Oct 11, 2025
Ghost tour Oct 2025 - Very informative and entertaining. Our guide Pat was very knowledgeable and made the tour interesting. The groups aren’t large which is nice. Wear comfortable shoes , lots of walking .
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Kimde1496qm
Sep 28, 2025
Ghost Guide Pat - @pat was a great tour guide. He was so knowledgeable on history and the local area. He was funny, personable and very safety minded! I would total reccomend to schedule pat if you want a great night out!
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Emilyfm8992ho
Nov 24, 2025
Tour canceled 2 hours prior - Was advised 2 hours prior to the tour that it would be cancelled due to the only booking being myself! This was not sufficient notice and further more 5 minutes after the first message I received one reminding me of the tour. After messaging to confirm which was correct I didn’t receive a reply till 15 mins before the start of the tour. There was no prior information that the tour may be cancelled if there were not enough bookings and more notice or a warning about a potential cancellation should have been sent earlier
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From $35
up to 10 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).