True Crime Philadelphia: Serial Killers History Tour
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260 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 learn more
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
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F1841uwcindyc
Apr 1, 2024
Great fun!! - This tour was soooo much fun! Ted was so knowledgeable and FUNNY! The tour was a very interesting mix of very interesting Philly historical facts and stories of notorious Philly serial killers!! Very entertaining tour, highly recommend!
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908haileyk
Mar 30, 2024
True Crime Tour - Ted was very informative and funny. Good mix of historic Philadelphia sites and true crime/ serial killer stories. 5/5 ⭐️⭐️
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E9559tpnicoleb
Feb 17, 2024
Loved this tour! Had so much fun! - Ted was the most incredible tour guide! He made this experience so much fun and so enjoyable. He had such a large amount of knowledge to share and I learned so much from him in a short amount of time. I would recommend everyone to take a tour and I will most definitely take another one my next trip!
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Jefftb6204ll
Feb 17, 2024
This tour is the JAWN ;P - I had such a great time! The experience was super fun, educational, and interesting. Our tour guide, Ted (I remembered his name with the mnemonic device he suggested- Ted Bundy lol) was hilarious, super knowledgeable, and has that classic East Coast toilet mouth us west coasters have come to know and love! My husband and I love Philly and like to visit often. I can say with 100% certainty that we will be back for one of the night tours. Hot tip: Check out the podcast! Super fascinating and a fun thing to do after soaking in the cool info from the tour. The folks at Grim Philly know their stuff!
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Sunshine04395701127
Feb 3, 2024
It was so much fun - The tour was a great mix of city history and serial killer history. We got to see some interesting sites in Philadelphia and very interesting facts about each one. Our tour guide Ted was amazing and very entertaining. We will be doing another tour!
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Annamariaax4681jn
Dec 4, 2023
True Crime Philadelphia History and Cemetery Tour is Amazing! - This True Crime Philadelphia Tour was the best. We visited a creepy cemetery and our historian tour guide was entertaining and professional. I've been listening to their Philadelphia Podcast because the walking tour was so good. It is undoubtable The Best Podcast in Philadelphia. And the Best Walking Tour I have taken.
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Sofym64
Dec 2, 2023
Serial Killer and Cemetery - Ted was awesome! Knowledgeable, funny, nice, great tour. 10/10! Joseph was a great addition, too. Great time.
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Jyarahj
Nov 27, 2023
True Crime Philadelphia Podcast and Tour - This was the best most witty and enlightening tour I have ever taken. Our guide was a local history professor. This tour included a fantastic eclectic mix of dark history and true crime and the cemetery visit was a beautiful touch. Their philadelphia true crime podcast is an added bonus! Fabulous experience in Philadelphia that should not be missed!
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Chezusmc80
Nov 19, 2023
Amazing Philly experience - Amazing experience from the start. Got a text message the day before with info that helped us arrive to the right place. We listened to the podcast on our way up from Maryland so it was great hearing the stories in person. Joe is so knowledgeable and interesting to talk to. From serial killers to Philly/American history, we will definitely make the trip up again for another tour. Please give this a go if you are interested in the Grim side of Philly!! Thank you for an awesome experience!!
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Brittc26
Nov 18, 2023
Great tour highly recommend - Very cool tour. Learned a bunch and got some good steps in ! A lot that I didn’t know about our great city. We love history so this really was a great time and we enjoyed the content shared. The tour guide was a wealth of knowledge. I’ve been on another grim tour years ago and it was equally as cool. I’d highly recommend!
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