Philadelphia Haunted Tour: A Self Guided Liberty Ghost Walk

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90 to 120 minutes (approx.)

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Overview

There are over 340 years of triumph and tragedy that refuse to stay buried beneath Philadelphia’s cobblestone streets.

On this chilling self-guided walking tour, you’ll explore the haunted corners of Old City and Society Hill. It’s a place where America’s founding fathers still linger, revolutionary soldiers still march, and centuries of restless spirits make their presence known through cold spots, phantom footsteps, and unexplained phenomena.

This tour starts at Benjamin Franklin’s grave outside Christ Church Burial Ground, where visitors often report seeing a tall figure in 18th-century clothes pacing the fence line. You’ll weave through the historic streets of Old City, passing the Betsy Ross House where staff report ice-cold air in warm rooms and footsteps pacing empty floors. You’ll explore Elfreth’s Alley, America’s oldest continuously inhabited residential street, where British soldiers are still said to patrol and children’s laughter echoes across empty cobblestones.

What's Included

Lifetime access to this tour in English before your booking date and after it
Offline access to audio, maps, and geodata
App for Android and iOS
Directions to the starting point so that when you’re in the right place, the tour will start
Flexibility to explore at your own pace with a self-guided GPS tour

Smartphone and headphones
Personal expenses for admission fees not included during the tour
Food and drink
Transportation

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Meeting Location

Meeting point

Arch Street
Philadelphia, PA 19106, USA

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Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.

End point

Chestnut Street
Philadelphia, PA 19106, USA

The tour ends at Independence Hall.

What To Expect

Benjamin Franklin's Grave (Pass By)

We’ll visit Benjamin Franklin’s resting place in the shadow of Christ Church Burial Ground. Coins glint atop his stone, but some who linger swear the air crackles with static—as if the great inventor’s curiosity never stopped sparking.

Betsy Ross House (Pass By)

We’ll visit the Betsy Ross House, a quaint colonial home where America’s most famous flag maker once lived and worked. But after dark, visitors report the flutter of unseen fabric, the scent of candle wax, and the soft weeping of a woman forever stitching beneath the glow of ghostly light.

Elfreth's Alley (Pass By)

We’ll walk along Elfreth’s Alley, the oldest continuously inhabited street in America, lined with colonial brick homes. Locals whisper that the spirits of blacksmiths and merchants still peer from candlelit windows, watching strangers tread their cobblestones.

Christ Church (Pass By)

We’ll see Christ Church, where the city’s elite once worshiped beneath its soaring steeple. After dusk, faint organ notes and murmured hymns are said to echo through the empty pews—sung by a congregation that never quite went home.

City Tavern (Museum) (Pass By)

We’ll pass by City Tavern, where revolutionaries once raised toasts to freedom. But sometimes, the clatter of ghostly tankards and rowdy laughter still echo from within—as if the revelers refuse to let the night end.

Powel House (Pass By)

We’ll see the elegant Powel House, once the grandest home in colonial Philadelphia. Yet servants’ footsteps and the laughter of long-dead party guests have been heard drifting from rooms that have stood empty for centuries.

Physick House (Pass By)

We’ll pass the Hill-Physick House, home to the “Father of American Surgery.” Though the tools are long gone, visitors report a faint metallic clink in the halls and the sickly scent of ether trailing through the dark.

Carpenters' Hall (Pass By)

We’ll see Carpenter’s Hall, the stately Georgian building where the First Continental Congress once gathered in secret. Some say those meetings never truly ended—after nightfall, whispers of debate still drift through the halls, and the scent of old tobacco clings to the air as if the delegates never left.

First Bank of the United States (Pass By)

We’ll see before the imposing First Bank, its marble facade glowing pale under the lamplight. Guards on night patrol have seen figures in powdered wigs pacing the steps, still burdened by fortunes—and secrets—they can’t take with them.

Independence Hall (Pass By)

We’ll see Independence Hall, the iconic red-brick building where America declared its independence and drafted its Constitution. As you stand beneath its clock tower, listen closely—many claim to hear the faint echoes of quills scratching, doors creaking, and the restless footsteps of long-departed founders still guarding their fragile dream.

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Additional Info

Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
Wheelchair accessible
All areas and surfaces 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
The total tour time includes walking the route and passing by the attractions

Frequently Asked Questions

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Philadelphia Haunted Tour: A Self Guided Liberty Ghost Walk?

A: 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 (EST). Read more Apr 2025