Philadelphia Ghost Tour: Candlelit Haunted City Exploration

Uncover the hidden secrets of Philadelphia on a candlelit ghost tour. Explore haunted houses, eerie graveyards, and historic sites while hearing spine-chilling tales of mystery and intrigue.

Duration: 1 hour, 15 minutes
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Independence Hall - Guests will hear about a harrowing supernatural experience involving the security guards and an unknown entity in Independence Hall.
  • Library Hall - Ben Franklin’s spirit is known to appear throughout Philly, including here at Library Hall.
  • Washington Square - A one-time burial ground, this beautiful public park is…
What's Included
  • Expert local guide included
What's Not Included
  • Gratuities
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
Additional Information

Uncover the veiled mysteries of America’s most established and spookiest city! Step into the Ghost Tour of Philadelphia and embark on a flickering-candlelight journey through the clandestine lanes and intimate, hidden parks of Independence Park, Society Hill, and Old City. A realm where spectral entities, haunted dwellings, and shiver-inducing…

Location
Signer's Garden
Chestnut Street
The tour begins in Signers' Garden, which is a fenced in courtyard at the southeast corner of 5th St. and Chestnut St.
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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Nanath67
May 9, 2025
Original tour of the city! - We visited Philadelphia at night with a guide dressed in a large black cape and carrying a lantern. This is another way to discover the monuments and history of this city: for each place the storyteller first gives the historical explanations, then tells a ghost story. In front of a cemetery the storyteller invites us to take a photo with flash to try to find the "white lady" of her story: cf.photo I saw a black figure kneeling in front of a grave!! In reality, zooming in reveals that it is the shadow of a tombstone. The atmosphere (evening, dimmed lights, less people) plunges us into an imaginary!! Our 11- and 14-year-olds weren't afraid, it's family-friendly.
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Martha_h
Mar 30, 2025
The most of the ghosts - Sarah our guide ROCKED. Sarah has a wonderful way of presenting the sites with history and experiences!
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Gary_w
Mar 26, 2025
While only a mile walk,... - While only a mile walk, there was a ton of history to hear and learn. Wylie was informative and engaging.
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Traci_h
Mar 23, 2025
Wish I did this the first night. - Quick yet full of history - it was perfect. Our guide was fun & knowledgeable. A lot to see & hear in a small area.
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April_c
Nov 3, 2024
Fun night - Has a good time! The only thing I would change about the tour. If possible it should be arranged to where you can go inside 1 or more of the actual places that are supposed to be haunted.
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Paulina_s
Oct 27, 2024
Very educational - I really liked the Washington state park story. I thought that story was pretty cool.I wish the tour was alittle longer and they did later tours!
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Luke_w
Oct 2, 2024
This was a lovely way to... - This was a lovely way to kick off the month of October! Philadelphia is filled with fascinating history, but this ghost tour gave a delightfully spooky perspective on things the average tourist wouldn’t know. I’d recommend this trip to anyone who likes a show and enjoys learning something new to boot!
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Pamela_k
Aug 21, 2024
A Great tour to go on - We had a great time and our tour guide made the experience even better definitely recommend this tour❤️❤️❤️❤️
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Debra_b
Aug 15, 2024
Hanging out with the dead - Our tour guide was a good storyteller. So much interesting information to share. The entire tour was spookable. We loved it. The Philly spirit lives on…
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Janice_k
May 5, 2025
Experience Philadelphia in a new way - Lots of walking over uneven surfaces. But our guide was enthusiastic in her story telling and flexible to accommodate to guest questions and comments.
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From $24
up to 10 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).