4 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 $24Best value

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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