You carved pumpkins and bobbed for apples; now you're craving a Halloween activity that's a little on the darker side. These popular guided ghost tours will introduce you to some of Philadelphia's most haunted alleyways and graveyards, making believers out of even the most staunchest of skeptics—if you're brave enough to make it to the end, that is.
Rather explore the City of Brotherly Love by the light of day? Check out our guide to the best tours of Philly's historical attractions.
What: A 90-minute candlelit walking tour of Philly's historic district that weaves ghostly tales of our nations Founding Fathers. You'll likely never think of Benjamin Franklin the same again knowing that he's said to still walk the cobblestone thoroughfares of Old City and Society Hill.
Where: Tours depart from Signers Garden, Fifth and Chestnut sts, Philadelphia, PA 19130; (215) 413-1997
When: 7:30 p.m. nightly or less often depending on the season
How much: $17 pp; $10 pp aged 10 and underMore »
What: By the flicker of candlelight, Fort Mifflin employees will relay their own, personal experiences with the paranormal at this National Historic Landmark, which is said to be among the most haunted sites in the country. Information relating to the storied past of the fort—one of the few intact Revolutionary War battlefields still standing—will also be provided.
Where: 6400 Hog Island Road, Philadelphia, PA 19153; (215) 685-4167
When: 7 p.m. Friday and Saturday evenings during October
How much: $20; $15 pp aged 12 and underMore »
What: A prelude to Eastern State's popular Terror Behind the Walls Halloween attraction, this hour-long guided flashlight tour introduces VIP guests to the grim, gruesome and sometimes scandalous history of this paranormal hotbed of activity, which is said to still host the spirits of former inmates. Bonus: Tickets to this tour enable you to skip ahead to the front of the perpetually lengthy Terror Behind the Walls lines.
Where: 22nd St. and Fairmount Ave., Philadelphia, PA 19130; (215) 236-3300
When: Sept. 19 through Nov. 8
How much: $59-$109 ppMore »
What: The signature offering from Grim Philly, this walking tour explores colonial Philly's seedy underbelly, guiding participants past sites that formerly hosted brothels, gallows and mass burials. Leave the kids at home for this one.
Where: NE corner of 6th and Market Sts., Philadelphia, PA 19106; (856) 829-3100
When: 7 p.m. and 8:45 p.m. with availability depending on season
How much: $19.99 ppMore »
Rather explore the City of Brotherly Love by the light of day? Check out our guide to the best tours of Philly's historical attractions.
1. Ghost Tour of Philadelphia
What: A 90-minute candlelit walking tour of Philly's historic district that weaves ghostly tales of our nations Founding Fathers. You'll likely never think of Benjamin Franklin the same again knowing that he's said to still walk the cobblestone thoroughfares of Old City and Society Hill.
Where: Tours depart from Signers Garden, Fifth and Chestnut sts, Philadelphia, PA 19130; (215) 413-1997
When: 7:30 p.m. nightly or less often depending on the season
How much: $17 pp; $10 pp aged 10 and underMore »
2. Candlelight Ghost Tours at Fort Mifflin
What: By the flicker of candlelight, Fort Mifflin employees will relay their own, personal experiences with the paranormal at this National Historic Landmark, which is said to be among the most haunted sites in the country. Information relating to the storied past of the fort—one of the few intact Revolutionary War battlefields still standing—will also be provided.
Where: 6400 Hog Island Road, Philadelphia, PA 19153; (215) 685-4167
When: 7 p.m. Friday and Saturday evenings during October
How much: $20; $15 pp aged 12 and underMore »
3. After Dark VIP Tour at Eastern State Penitentiary
What: A prelude to Eastern State's popular Terror Behind the Walls Halloween attraction, this hour-long guided flashlight tour introduces VIP guests to the grim, gruesome and sometimes scandalous history of this paranormal hotbed of activity, which is said to still host the spirits of former inmates. Bonus: Tickets to this tour enable you to skip ahead to the front of the perpetually lengthy Terror Behind the Walls lines.
Where: 22nd St. and Fairmount Ave., Philadelphia, PA 19130; (215) 236-3300
When: Sept. 19 through Nov. 8
How much: $59-$109 ppMore »
4. Grim Philly "Vampires, Sex, Ghosts!" Tour
What: The signature offering from Grim Philly, this walking tour explores colonial Philly's seedy underbelly, guiding participants past sites that formerly hosted brothels, gallows and mass burials. Leave the kids at home for this one.
Where: NE corner of 6th and Market Sts., Philadelphia, PA 19106; (856) 829-3100
When: 7 p.m. and 8:45 p.m. with availability depending on season
How much: $19.99 ppMore »
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