Philadelphia · HAUNTED PHILADELPHIA & GHOST TOURS
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Once the gas lamps come on, Old City turns into one long ghost story: yellow-fever wards, grave robbers, and the taverns where the founders drank. These are the best Philadelphia ghost and after-dark tours, in order, with how scary each one really gets, what it costs, and which suit families versus adults-only nights.
A 2-hour adult walking tour through Philadelphia’s darkest sides, mixing founding-era history, ghost lore, and R-rated stories for $38.
“Was rather disappointed in the tour. It isn't as spooky or dark as they lead you to believe. Don't waste your money.”
True crime meets Philadelphia’s Founding era on a small-group 2.5-hour walking tour to sites like Betsy Ross House and Christ Church.
“Ted was a great guide truly, it was a fun, interesting, and informative time. Already recommended it to friends and plan on going back for other tours”
A one-hour after-dark ghost walk through Philadelphia’s Old City landmarks, mixing Revolutionary-era history with spooky legends and true stories.
“A great walk, seeing the city at night. The guide created a great balance of history and fun, keeping adults and children entertained.”
2-hour twilight alternative history walk through Philadelphia’s brothels, burials, prisons, and the first bank robbery site, led by experts.
“I enjoyed the ghost story part. I want to book a ghost story tour next trip. interesting stories about the prostitution and the political leaders.”
A 75-minute ghost walk by candlelight through Old City Philadelphia, with four spooky stops and guide-led stories from Independence Hall to Powel House.
“My daughter and I enjoyed The Ghost Tour in Philadelphia on our first evening here. Jabbar was a very good storyteller and offered a lot of interesting information. We were well entertained.”
A small-group evening walk through Old City’s ghosts, from Bishop White House to Independence Hall, mixing history with spooky stories for all ages.
“I liked the historical spin on the ghost tour thing. It makes sense being in Philly and all. Also, our tour guide was really fun and she had good stories. Would recommend just for Ailish alone!”
A 90-minute Philadelphia ghost walk by candlelight, led by a costumed storyteller sharing legendary and eerie colonial tales for $28.
“Super great way to spend an evening. Learned a lot about Philly and its rich and spooky history! Our guide was an excellent storyteller and full of passion for the macabre. After the tour, we were blessed, or perhaps cursed, with an experience in the car! Fun to do even (maybe especially) on rainy evenings. Very fun!”
Haunted Philadelphia Spirits of ’76 ghost tour: a small-group 75-minute night walk with famous landmarks, spooky tales, and $24 mobile tickets.
“Interesting stories with a really good tour guide! Even though the weather was a little damp, it didn't stop us from enjoying the tour.”
Adults-only Philly ghost tour linking Pennsylvania Hospital, Powel House, and Hamilton’s bank. Small group, 9pm start, $34.99.
“The guide was super engaging and told great stories. We didn’t see any ghosts but it was great to learn a bit more of the history of the city!”
A 90-minute Philadelphia nighttime walking tour mixing ghost lore with Revolutionary landmarks, led by engaging guides for $39.
“We had a fascinating and fun tour with Joseph! Joesph had many stories and fun facts to share along with knowing the history of all of them.”
A 3-hour haunted pub crawl through Philly’s founding sites, with light refreshments, free stop admissions, and adult-only spooky history.
“Lance was the most knowledgeable tour guide. Amazing energy and just an all around incredible experience. Highly recommend!”
Lancaster ghost stories by candlelight. A 90-minute lantern walk through 300 years of haunting folklore in downtown Lancaster. $28.
“even though it was raining miserably out, our guide Randy made it such a fun adventure for all. Would definitely recommend to everyone!”
A 150-minute Philadelphia walk mixing graveyard history, Betsy Ross and Elfreth’s Ally, and true-crime serial killer stories with expert guides.
“The tour was great! Definitely worth the cost. When I first booked the tour I thought it was a little expensive, but by the end of the tour, I felt that it was absolutely worth $45. I've done a lot of guided tours all over the world, but this one felt so much more enriched. It offered so many stories and locations. I loved how history was tied into it's to. Ted was great. He really knew his stuff and his passion made it exciting and engaging. It was really great. I've done Grim Philly tours before and I've always found them to be top notch! Great job!”
A 2-hour Philadelphia haunted pub crawl mixing famous landmarks, ghost stories, and quick drink stops for $36, ending at moonshine bar Silver Buckle.
“Tour was to include 4 pub stops but we only stopped at 3, description stated 15 people max but there were 19 and we couldn’t hear the guide at all at 2 of the stops.”
Philly Ghosts Boos and Booze is a 2-hour haunted pub crawl with lantern-led ghost stories, stops at City Tavern, Independence Hall, and more.
“I had alot of fun at the bars and found the ghost stories interesting. The guide was amazing as well as everyone else on the tour. I highly recommend!”
