13 Philadelphia Ghost Tours Worth Staying Up For

1.The Phantom Penance of Philadelphia Ghost Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 276 reviews · 1 hour (approx.) · from $32Our pick

Walk from Washington Square to St. Mary’s Church in about an hour, hearing documented haunting accounts tied to Independence Hall, the Liberty Bell, old churches, and early American landmarks. Guides such as Ari, Pat, Jackson, Elle, and Percy bring different styles, so expect history, humor, and spooky stories rather than a full horror show.

“Do not do this tour! Viator will not help you with any refunds so be careful!! Our tour guide Jeffery showed up late, turned his back to us when he spoke, walked super fast and did not slow down or wait for the group when asked. We ended up not being able to complete the tour because he left us behind! My parents are seniors and could not keep up. It was an awful experience and no one from the tour company or Viator cared to make it right for a group of 14!!! Horrible!”

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2.Ghost Tour of Philadelphia by Candlelight

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 149 reviews · 1 hour 15 minutes (approx.) · from $29

Walk through Philadelphia’s Old City and Society Hill after dark as guides such as Sarah, Bea, Jabbar, and Jeremy share ghost stories tied to Independence Hall, Library Hall, Washington Square, and Powel House. The 75-minute English tour covers about a mile and mixes documented history with paranormal lore.

“Great fun, liked historical and spooky stories. Guide was engaging and we walked a beautiful and historic part of Philadelphia.”

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3.The Ghosts of Philadelphia Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 143 reviews · from $24

Walk Philadelphia’s Old City at 8 p.m. with guides such as Claire, Roux, Ryan, or Jonathan. Over about 90 minutes, hear historically grounded ghost stories at the Bishop White House, American Philosophical Society Museum, and Independence Hall. The tour is family-friendly, wheelchair accessible, and capped at 30 people.

“Roux was a fantastic guide, very knowledgeable. This tour was heavy on the history behind the hauntings, which was perfect for our group! Great experience thank you!”

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4.Philadelphia Ghost Tour by Candlelight

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 139 reviews · 1h 30m · from $28

Follow a costumed English-speaking guide from Signers Garden through Philadelphia’s historic districts. Hear eerie tales tied to Independence Hall, Washington Square, City Tavern, and Old Pine Street Cemetery, with history, humor, and a gentle touch of fright.

“It was very interesting to learn about the local buildings and history snd supposed spooky occurrences surrounding them. Our tour guide was Bea and she did a fabulous job, she was obviously very passionate about history and was a great storyteller. She threw is some humorous moments too which was nice. It got super busy so would recommend to book a week or a few days early”

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5.Haunted Philadelphia: Spirits of ’76 Ghost Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 98 reviews · from $24

Walk Philadelphia’s Old City after dark on a small-group tour led by guides such as Will, Logan, or Julianne. Hear ghost tales tied to Independence Hall, Benjamin Franklin, John Adams, and historic churches while passing National Treasure and Sixth Sense film locations. Expect about 75 to 90 minutes outdoors.

“Our guide was very informative and interactive with our group. It was enjoyed by our group of 7, which included children and adults.”

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

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 84 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $39

Walk through Philadelphia’s Old City after sunset with a guide such as Bruce, Jenn, Jennifer, or Joseph. Expect seven historic stops, Revolutionary-era stories, ghost lore, and a small group capped at 18 people. The tour begins at 7:30 pm and ends in Washington Square.

“What a great tour, learned a lot. Bruce was an excellent guide and made every stop very interesting. We learned so much, and had a lot of fun. We highly recommend taking this tour!!”

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7.Haunted Pub Crawl

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 60 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $50Top rated

Spend about three hours with Grim Philly Twilight Tours exploring Philadelphia’s graves, witch-trial sites, and ghost lore. Guides such as Ted, Lance, and Adam mix sharp historical detail with adult humor. Light refreshments are included, while drinks cost extra. The tour begins near Market Street and ends at City Tavern.

“Stories were great and I terjected with the history of the stops. Tour guides were awesome, engaging, and knowledgeable. Definitely recommend this tour!”

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8.Philly Ghosts Boos and Booze Haunted Pub Crawl

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 21 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $36

Start at Independence Beer Garden at 7 pm and follow a guide through Old City, with stops near Independence Hall, Carpenters’ Hall, City Tavern, and more. Guides such as Sean, Erin, Loren, Jessica, and Sadie are known for lively storytelling. Drinks cost extra, and the group can reach 35 people.

“So fun and interesting! Guides were very enthusiastic about the tour and their story telling was great!”

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9.Philly Ghosts Boos and Booze Haunted Pub Crawl

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 13 reviews · 2 hours · from $30

Follow an English-speaking guide through haunted Philadelphia for two hours, hearing tales of Independence Hall, Eastern State Penitentiary, William Penn’s curse, and City Tavern. Drinks cost extra, and the walk covers at least one mile.

“It was really good and the guide Thomas was amazing. He knew so much history and stories and could tell us about the places we saw. Also he was really nice and made us feel welcome and we just had a really good time. Thank you for the tour.”

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10.Philly Ghosts: Phantoms of Philadelphia Tour

★★★★★★★★★★3.6 · 11 reviews · from $24

Meet Ellis or another English-speaking guide at Washington Square’s Tomb of the Unknown Soldier for a one-hour, mile-long walk through Philadelphia’s haunted historic district. Hear documented tales tied to Independence Hall, Washington Square, Anna Wilson, Hunnell Park, and the Museum of Shadows.

“Disappointing. Couldn't hear anything and tour guide could barely formulate sentences Tour guide knew little about history and ghosts were an afterthought. Waste if time and money”

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11.Ghosts of Philadelphia Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.1 · 11 reviews · from $25

Meet your English-speaking guide in City Tavern’s back garden for a 90-minute walk through Philadelphia’s historic district. Hear ghost tales tied to Alexander Hamilton’s former home and Christ Church burial ground, where Benjamin Franklin is buried. The small group is limited to nine people.

“Great tour. Talks about ghosts that have been seen by other people. It’s more of a history tour than a “ghost” tour but still cool.”

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12.Haunted History & Ghost Nighttime Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 10 reviews · from $39

Walk Philadelphia’s Old City after dark with an English-speaking certified guide. Hear ghost stories tied to Betsy Ross, Independence Hall, Benjamin Franklin, Washington Square, and America’s oldest hospital, with history behind every spooky tale.

“I recently took part in the Philadelphia Ghost Tour and found it really interesting. I thought maybe it would be light fun but I was pleasantly surprised that our amazing guide covered a lot of history as well as telling us dark tales. Our guide was so engaging and funny, and I could tell the whole group was having fun. Do it!”

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13.Philadelphia Haunted Ghost Smartphone Guided Audio Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2 reviews · 1 hour 10 minutes to 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $7Best value

Follow a location-aware smartphone app through Philadelphia’s Old City, beginning at Washington Square and ending at Benjamin Franklin’s grave. Hear ghost stories tied to Independence Hall, the First Bank, Elfreth’s Alley, City Tavern, and other historic sites. The self-guided route runs in English, outdoors, day or night.

“Enjoyed the stories very much at each stop. An overall fun experience that allowed us to stop & start the tour at our pace. Will definitely recommend to friends & family.”

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