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15 Best Philadelphia Ghost Tours

The ghost walks: candlelight rounds through Old City’s burial grounds and the grimmer chapters the founding myths skip. Three centuries of city produce a deep file.

2.True Crime Philadelphia and History Tour

Discover Philadelphia’s dark side and historic landmarks on this 2.5-hour small-group walking tour blending true crime tales with iconic sights, guided by expert historians.

★ 5.0

“We did two tours with Grim Philly on our trip (this one and a Dark Philly adults only night tour). Ted was our guide for both of them. He was a great tour guide. Very knowledgeable and easy to get along with. He also tweaked…”

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3.The Phantom Penance of Philadelphia Ghost Tour

Discover Philadelphia’s haunted streets with The Phantom Penance Ghost Tour, blending historic sites and paranormal stories for an engaging night out.

★ 4.5

“Great way to see some Philly historical sites, especially lit up in the evening. We recommend the tour 1 informative, short, and easy walking for all ages.”

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4.Philadelphia: Grim, Dark, and Twisted History Tour

Discover Philadelphia’s dark side with a 2-hour tour exploring grim tales of death, pirates, ghosts, and historical secrets, guided by expert storytellers.

★ 4.6

“Ted was our tour guide and was very knowledgeable. We went to a few locations and Ted told us lots of great stories from Edgar Allen Poe, ghosts, prostitutes, and even vampires. We even got a free fireworks show on our tour, we just happened…”

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5.Ghost Tour of Philadelphia by Candlelight

Discover Philadelphia's haunted side on this candlelight ghost tour, exploring historic landmarks and spooky legends with engaging guides for $24.

★ 4.0

“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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6.The Ghosts of Philadelphia Tour

Discover Philadelphia’s haunted history on this 1.5-hour walking tour. Visit landmarks like Independence Hall, hear spooky stories, and enjoy a personal experience.

★ 4.5

“Claire, our tour guide did an amazing job bringing the past to life. She was very patient with our questions and did a good job of engaging with the kids on the tour.”

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7.Philadelphia Ghost Tour by Candlelight

Explore haunted Philadelphia on a 1.5-hour candlelight walking tour featuring spooky stories, historic sites, and passionate guides. Ideal for history buffs and ghost story lovers.

★ 4.5

“Loved the sites and stories. His tone and knowledge are fun t listen to. I am glad to have experienced this ghost tour.”

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9.Haunted Philadelphia: Spirits of ’76 Ghost Tour

Explore Philly's haunted sites on a 75-minute walking ghost tour, discovering spooky stories and historic landmarks with engaging guides.

★ 4.0

“There were only 5 of us, my son and I and a father, mother and daughter. The guide, whose name was V (?) did a great job. Very informative, apparently does the historical tours as well, so he was very knowledgeable. Best of all, a…”

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10.Philadelphia’s Haunted History & Ghost Nighttime 1.5 Hour Tour

Explore Philadelphia's haunted sites with this 1.5-hour ghost tour. Walk historic streets, hear chilling stories, and spot paranormal activity, all led by engaging guides.

★ 4.5

“This tour is as so fun!! We had done a daytime tour and the haunted stories at some of the areas we had been to really added to the history of the city. Our guide was knowledgeable and made the tour fun!”

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11.Haunted Pub Crawl

Discover Philadelphia's haunted history on this 3-hour pub crawl through eerie landmarks, historic cemeteries, and haunted taverns with lively guides.

★ 5.0

“We had a great tour with Lance! He was a great story teller, had amazing enthusiasm and energy, and made the night fun. He knew so much about Philly history and kept our group entertained all night long. This is a must-do experience!”

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12.Authentic Italian Market: After Dark

Explore Philadelphia’s historic Italian Market with a guided food tour, savor authentic dishes, learn local stories, and enjoy a lively atmosphere for under $90.

★ 5.0

“We so enjoyed our host, Jackie. She was absolutely delightful and informative. All the food offerings were delicious and we would do this again.”

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15.Philadelphia: Ghosts, Boos, and Booze Haunted Pub Crawl

Discover Philadelphia’s haunted pubs on this 2-hour guided ghost and booze tour. Enjoy eerie stories, atmospheric venues, and local drinks for $30.

“Our guide Loren was great! Took us to some new to me historic sites. Told us some great stories and even personal experiences. We enjoyed the bar stops as well. It was a good night for us both!”

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