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Dark Philly Adult Night Tour

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Philadelphia, USA

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Overview

This adult night tour is not for the faint of heart. Developed by a local university professor well-versed in the dark side of Philadelphia, this tour covers all of the sightseeing of the Revolutionary War Period in Philadelphia including Alexander Hamilton's home, The Liberty Bell, Independence Hall and more. And, all of the R-rated sites and stories not suitable for children too. Follow your local guide as you learn about vampires, sex, ghosts, and more on this fascinating tour under moonlight.

What's Included

  • R-Rated Histories, Sex in 1776, Ghost Stories
  • Liberty Bell, Hamilton; Abundant Sightseeing
  • History or Folklore Professor; or Teacher
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Gratuities
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Meeting Location

Meeting point

Market Street
Philadelphia, PA 19106, USA

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End point

South 3rd Street
Philadelphia, PA 19106, USA

ALEXANDER HAMILTON's home site across the street from the Merchant's Exchange Building is where we end, overlooking the back gardens of The City Tavern...south of Second Street and at the edge of Welcome Park at the corner of Second Street and Walnut Street.

What To Expect

Liberty Bell Center

Not your typical Liberty Bell, this Dark Philly Adult Night Tour nonetheless traverses the path's of our Founding Fathers and doubles as a historical and sightseeing tour that includes mature-audience content and ghost stories. We walk directly up to The Liberty Bell and will discuss its history, damage, and significance in American history and as an icon of These United States.
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5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Independence Hall

Independence Hall where the Declaration and Constitution were signed sits directly across the street from a known brothel and den of iniquity in where statesman and sports alike were known to frequent. Contextualizing debates for independence, the war, and founding of The United States with baser urges, philandering, and the sex industry in 1776 is what you will here in this location.
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15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

The President's House

The home lived in by George Washington, John Adams, (and Benedict Arnold) was not always revered the way it is today. Contextualized on this site will be the presidencies and military governorship occurring on this spot, along with darker histories of the location both during and after the revolutionary period; including the significance of archaeological excavations to the revelations.
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10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Congress Hall

Significant for the inaugurations two American President's and early debates of our young nation while Philadelphia was America's capital...information on this site will flesh out the darker aspects of those men who sat in congress and senate here. We have a daytime tour exploring the rosier side of our founders. This tour is not that. And explores the darker side of America's founding by imperfect men, flawed and motivated (on occasion) by self-interest and lust.
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10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Tomb of the Unknown Soldier of the American Revolution

Thousands of American Traitors were executed here by the British Crowne and buried in mass graves on this site. We visit them, contextualize the suffering, and retell the ghost stories and haunted lore here.
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10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Walnut Street

Walnut Street PRISON will be visited here.
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10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

City Tavern Restaurant (Pass By)

Haunted tales of ghosts will be told here at this site which dates back to the colonial era.
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Merchants Exchange Building

ALEXANDER HAMILTON'S HOME site where he lived here in Philadelphia will be visited along with the Merchants Exchange Building which sites across the street. We discuss here less known facets of The Founder's personality, his often troubling relations with other Founding Fathers, and the affairs in which he engaged.
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10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

First Bank of the United States (Pass By)

Haunted tales and ghost stories will be told about this bank which was pushed for by Alexander Hamilton
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Second Bank of the United States (Pass By)

Tales of ghosts and duels will be told here at this site which was pushed for by Alexander Hamilton
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Library Company of Philadelphia

Founded by Benjamin Franklin and home to University of Pennsylvania surgical students; we retell the haunting history of the location including ghost lore of the structure. Grave robbery and bizarre medical practices of the eighteenth century also are explored.
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5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Todd House (Pass By)

Home of future first lady Dolly Madison
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Benjamin Rush Garden (Pass By)

Tales of yellow fever and apparitions
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Additional Info

  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Adult content and language

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A: The meeting point is on Market Street. Read more Nov 2022

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.

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Activity code: C-6263P11

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What's Included

American Museum of Natural History Admission Ticket

American Museum of Natural History Admission Ticket

  • R-Rated Histories, Sex in 1776, Ghost Stories
  • Liberty Bell, Hamilton; Abundant Sightseeing
  • History or Folklore Professor; or Teacher
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Gratuities

Additional Info

American Museum of Natural History Admission Ticket

American Museum of Natural History Admission Ticket

  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Adult content and language
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 40 travelers

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American Museum of Natural History Admission Ticket

American Museum of Natural History Admission Ticket

Free Cancellation

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American Museum of Natural History Admission Ticket

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You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.

  • For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
  • If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
  • Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
  • Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (EDT).
  • This tour requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.

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