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Philadelphia's Forgotten Dead

New To The Site! Philadelphia, USA

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Overview

Philadelphia is filled with the resting places of its deceased inhabitants. Since the city's founding in 1682, the living have built streets, subways, buildings, and parking lots over long forgotten grave sites. As a result, unexpected encounters often occur when digging in the city.

Embark on an eerie and enlightening journey through the forgotten graves of Old City Philadelphia. This experience promises to unveil surprising stories and may encourage you to reconsider where you tread.

What's Included

  • Guiding Services
  • Bottled water
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Meeting Location

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West Washington Square
Philadelphia, PA 19106, USA

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

End point

Arch Street
Philadelphia, PA 19106, USA

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What To Expect

Washington Square

We begin at Washington Square, its beauty belying its original purpose as a potter's field.
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15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Independence Mall

Before the area around Independence Hall became the tourist-friendly area it is today, it was a neighborhood with a long history of forgotten burials.
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15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

National Constitution Center

While building the museum, archeologists found tons of expected, and unexpected, items. We will be outside the museum, exploring where the archeologists searched.
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10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Franklin Square

Franklin Square was always a place meant for the public but that didn't stop some communities from burning their dead here, and abandoning them.
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15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Betsy Ross House

While the Betsy Ross house has plenty of interesting burial stories, the main attraction is across the street, under an unassuming condo building.
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15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

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Additional Info

  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Philadelphia’s Forgotten Dead?

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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Activity code: C-5500296P2


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What's Included

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American Museum of Natural History Admission Ticket

  • Guiding Services
  • Bottled water

Additional Info

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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
  • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 15 travelers

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Cancellation Policy

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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).

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