Ghost Tour
Your tour through Philadelphia’s historic Old City area takes you to some of the city’s most haunted locations. Learn the truth behind Philadelphia’s ghost-filled history as your guide introduces you to some of the city’s most chilling legends and mysteries!
Both the standard and extended tour begin and end at Washington Square.
Group Tours:
We also provide group tours for large or private parties. Please visit our Group Tour page for more information.
Where To Meet, Park, & Directions
Meet:
The “Tomb of the Unknown Soldier” monument located in Washington Square at 217 W Washington Square.
Park: Parking near location or use parkme.com
* This is a walking tour and we do not enter privately-owned buildings or private property *
FAQs
Please see your booking details for meeting location. There are neighboring parking garages and street parking that are available in the area.
Group size varies based on time of year and demand. We can keep everyone in your party in the same group. We've been doing this for years, and manage group size to ensure guests have a great experience. In the event you can't hear your tour guide, let them know, or move closer to them.
Pets are welcome as long as they do not disrupt ot distract from the tour.
The arrival time will be listed on your confirmation email and in the available tour times when you click the book button.
Tour Preview
For those looking to get a sample of what to expect on your Haunted Philadelphia tour, here’s a sneak peek of some of our stops:
What's On My Ghost Tour
Washington Square
Washington Square is one of five city squares that William Penn created while designing the layout of Philadelphia in 1682. When William Penn envisioned Philadelphia, he saw a busy, orderly, and green town. However, in contrast to the beautiful park setting you see today, in its early years, Washington Square was primarily used as a burial ground. Come learn more about the spirits that haunt this site and learn the legend behind the “Tomb of the Unknown Soldier.”
The Liberty Bell
The Liberty Bell over time has become a symbol of American freedom. The Liberty Bell weighs over 2,000 pounds and is one of the most visited tourist attractions in the United States. However, the Liberty Bell is really famous for its crack, which doomed the bell from ringing ever again. Some would say that it’s a good thing that the bell no longer rings, as the loud, lingering sounds of the bell was said to have caused people to go mad, hearing the ringing of the bell in their minds all day long. Learn more about the curse placed upon the bell and how it’s possessed a few of Philadelphia’s residents.
First Bank of the United States
The Bank was established in 1791 by the legendary Alexander Hamilton, and it’s his ghost that still haunts this building to this day, though there have been many attempts to rid this place of his stubborn ghost. Hamilton was so active in this bank, that when the bank reopened after the remodeling in 1902, a priest was brought in to bless the building in an attempt to rid it of Hamilton’s spirit! Many think Hamilton chooses to haunt the bank he created due to the fact that he left behind a tragic amount of debt for his wife.