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
Tomb of the Unknown Soldier
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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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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Rosanne
Aug 27, 2025
Entertaining and educational summer evening stroll - I have lived in Philadelphia for 70 years and this tour taught me many things I never knew. The architecture of the old buildings we walked among made the atmosphere enchanting and unforgettable. I recommend this tour highly.
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A6168tvjoeyb
Aug 20, 2025
Amazing tour of the city!!! - Awesome tour!!! Great way to learn about the city!!! This is a must in Philadelphia!!! Josh is a great tour guide with a ton of knowledge about the dark history of the city!
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Elizabeth
Aug 11, 2025
Enjoyed the ambiance and knowledge throughout the tour - We really enjoyed the tour, and learned a lot. A little hard of a walk for my sister and I towards the end but we pushed through because we didn't want to miss anything. Since we are very sensitive to things, we did feel a lot presences around us after the 2nd stop of the tour all the way to the end. We would definitely recommend. We'd love to do another similar tour in the future.
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U7019gldavidf
Aug 3, 2025
Fun! - Josh was amazing and knowledgeable! Everyone else cancelled due to weather so we had him all to ourselves. We had fun, thank you!
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265ilsez
Jul 31, 2025
Heck Yeah Josh! - This tour was very fun and extremely informative! Josh was super cool, helpful, and really clicked with our group, I couldn’t imagine anyone else leading this tour for us! He was really knowledgeable not only on the stops of the tour but with the area giving us food recs and pointing out “the nicest Wawa”. Thanks Josh!
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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).