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Philadelphia Haunted Tour: A Self Guided Liberty Ghost Walk

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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
  • Smartphone and headphones
  • Personal expenses for admission fees not included during the tour
  • Food and drink
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Meeting Location

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477-499 Arch Street
Philadelphia, PA 19106, USA

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End point

520 Chestnut Street
Philadelphia, PA 19106, USA

The tour ends at Independence Hall.

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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

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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 (EDT). Read more Apr 2025

Cancellation Policy

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

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Philadelphia Haunted Tour: A Self Guided Liberty Ghost Walk?
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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).
Apr 2025
Q: What's included in the price?
A:
The following is 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.
The following is NOT included:
  • Smartphone and headphones.
  • Personal expenses for admission fees not included during the tour.
  • Food and drink.
  • Transportation.
Apr 2025
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The minimum age to participate is 6..

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If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.

Apr 2025
Q: Is this an accessible tour?
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Accessibility information for the Philadelphia Haunted Tour: A Self Guided Liberty Ghost Walk is as follows:

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Apr 2025
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Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Philadelphia Haunted Tour: A Self Guided Liberty Ghost Walk will be included in your confirmation email from Cool Philadelphia. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!

 

 

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  • 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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  • 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

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