The 4 Most Popular Philadelphia Ghost Tours

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 on a one-hour evening tour led by guides such as Pat, Ari, Elle, Jackson, and Percy. You’ll hear researched stories tied to Revolutionary graves, Independence Hall, the Liberty Bell, historic churches, and early American buildings. Expect history first, ghost stories second, and a brisk pace.

“This was a very disappointing tour. I have booked tours all over the world with Viator and never had a bad one until now. Tour was supposed to start at 8pm. I received a phone call at 6 asking if I still wanted to go. I said yes and she told me it had to be moved to 8:30 and did I still want to go. I said no give me a refund and she said no refunds. So I said I guess we will go at 8:30. No one showed up. I attempted calling support for the local tour company Ghost Adventures but never got anyone. At 8:45 another…”

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2.Ghost Tour of Philadelphia by Candlelight

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

Walk through Old City for about 75 minutes with a guide who brings Philadelphia’s haunted stories to life. You’ll hear about strange events at Independence Hall, Ben Franklin’s ghost at Library Hall, Washington Square’s burial ground, and spirits at Powel House. Guides such as Sarah, Jabbar, Bea, and Jeremy have brought different energy to the storytelling.

“Our tour guide, Laurel, was great! Very knowledgeable and helpful. Pleasant, easy walk around the city. Highly recommend!”

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3.The Ghosts of Philadelphia Tour

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

Walk Philadelphia’s Old City at 8 pm with Ghost City Tours Philadelphia, stopping at the Bishop White House, American Philosophical Society Museum, and Independence Hall. Expect about 90 minutes of Colonial history and ghost stories, with guides such as Claire, Roux, Jonathan, Ryan, Ailish, and Judah bringing the tales to life. The tour is stroller and wheelchair accessible.

“This tour was great! The tour guides - Claire and Judah - were very knowledgeable about the sites we visited. It was a great tour and a great history lesson.”

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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 Independence National Park, Old City, and Society Hill. Hear ghost tales linked to Independence Hall, Washington Square, City Tavern, and Old Pine Street Cemetery, along with stories of Franklin, Penn, Arnold, and Wayne. The walk costs $28 and welcomes all ages.

“knowledgeable tour guide who made tour interesting and lively; good sense of humor”

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