Philadelphia Ghost Tour: Haunted History Walk

Explore Philadelphia’s haunted history with ghostly tales and possible sightings on the Ghosts of Philly Tour. Uncover the city’s eerie past!

Duration: 1 hour, 30 minutes
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Betsy Ross House - Our first stop is the Betsy Ross House, where the spirit of Betsy Ross herself is said to roam. Witnesses have reported seeing her ghostly figure stitching the first American flag in the dead of night. Feel the chill as you hear about the eerie happenings in this colonial home.
  • Independence Hall - Stop outside Independence…
What's Included
  • Fun night out in Philly with our certified premium guide
  • Creepy, Spine-chilling adventure!
What's Not Included
  • Gratuities
Additional Information

Philadelphia may be the Cradle of Liberty, but it’s also a city spooked by true ghastly stories of the town that inspired Edgar Allen Poe to write “The Murders of Rue Morgue” and “The Raven.” On this tour, possible sightings include desecrating German Soldiers, the tragic Edgar Allen Poe, Bishop White’s murderous cook, and maybe even a dancing Ben…

Location
239 Arch St
Arch Street
The tour begins OUTSIDE at 239 Arch St. on the sidewalk in front of Betsy Ross House.
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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Christine
Nov 1, 2025
History in the dark with a ghostly twist. - Our tour guide, Jenn, was Amazing! She texted me the day before with detailed meetup info, what she’d be wearing and a reminder to go to the bathroom prior to the walk. This wasn’t a jump scare ghost tour. But if you love history and old stories, this is a tour for you! History you know, think you know and don’t know. Wear comfortable shoes! The walk is about a mile but the sidewalks and streets are old and in the dark pose a tripping hazard. I would do this tour again.
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Jennys189
Oct 26, 2025
Spooky and Fun Ghost Tour - My daughter and I really enjoyed this tour! The different stops were really interesting and Bruce our guide was fantastic! He shared a lot of great ghost stories, but also gave historical backgrounds of each of the stops. Definitely recommend!
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Marisa_l
Oct 18, 2025
Bruce is a great tour... - Bruce is a great tour guide! Great balance of Philadelphia history and spooky stories. Wear good walking shoes!
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163marykatek
Oct 15, 2025
Loved by a history buff - Bruce definitely knows his history! This tour was very knowledgeable and hit the main landmarks that I was looking forward to learning about.
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Jennifer_l
Oct 11, 2025
Fantastic tour! Our... - Fantastic tour! Our guide, Bruce, was amazing. So knowledgeable and full of fascinating stories. We learned so much and had a great time the entire way through. He made history come alive and kept everything fun and engaging. Highly recommend!
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Michele_t
Oct 9, 2025
One of the best tours. - This was one of the best ghost tours! Our guide Bruce was the best. The tour covered a lot of different areas. Not only learned about ghosts but learned about the history too.
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Sarah_b
Oct 9, 2025
Fantastic - Great walking tour the night we got into town! Got to hear great stories. See some key sites. Was wonderful
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Margaret_n
Oct 5, 2025
Perfect mix of history and sass - Jennifer is a born storyteller, witty and knowledgeable with perfect comedic timing. She knows her stuff and how to work her audience!
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Kristy_r
Sep 20, 2025
Great storytelling! - Jen was a fantastic guide, mixing humor and great storytelling as qe walked around town. We enjoyed the tour and definitely recommend!
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Caroline_s
Sep 19, 2025
Big Gulp: 1, Ghosts: 0 - We had three stops. Three. At each one she delivered the same fun fact: ‘Someone probably died here once.’ The only spirits we encountered were whatever was in that Big Gulp, and the only people who actually died were the members of our group… from sheer boredom. This wasn’t a ghost tour. This was an unpaid TED Talk on how not to give a tour. Save your money, buy your own Big Gulp, and walk around in circles — it’ll be scarier, cheaper, and way less depressing
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up to 15 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).