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Philly Oktoberfest Halloween and Haunted Tavern Tour

3 Reviews 3.67 out of 5 stars Based on 3 reviews collected by Cool Philadelphia and TripAdvisor | Philadelphia, USA

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Enjoy Oktoberfest lagers and Halloween treats over ghost stories with history teachers. Visit cemeteries and bars this Halloween season for spooky tales of witches and Native-American burials in Revolutionary Philadelphia. And learn about the histories of Oktoberfest and of Halloween while you toast the ghosts of Old City’s haunted taverns while engaging in trivia games for additional beer and shot giveaways. Select evenings will include psychic and tarot card readings.

What's Included

  • Graves of Benjamin Franklin and Betsy Ross
  • Oktoberfest Beer OR Seasonal Welcome Drink, and Snack
  • Witch-Trial Sites, Burial Grounds and Haunted History
  • Hot food and additional drinks
  • Gratuities
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Meeting Location

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Market Street
Philadelphia, PA 19106, USA

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End point

South 2nd Street
Philadelphia, PA 19106, USA

We end in the heart of Philadelphia's 1776 Revolutionary War Era tavern district on 2nd Street. The haunted City hosted numerous Founding Fathers including Presidents George Washington, John Adams, Thomas Jefferson, James Madison, as well as Treasury Secretary Alexander Hamilton and others.

What To Expect

Benjamin Franklin's Grave

Kites, Keys, and The Constitution are discussed on most tours that cover Benjamin Franklin. They will not be discussed here. We discuss instead the most interesting and less told facets of this complex and interesting Founding Father. Franklin's brewing activities, advise on woman, connections to grave robbery, and other surprising but true complexities of this intriguing personality will be explored.
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10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Betsy Ross House

The Grave site and home of Betsy Ross will be visited. Ghost stories will be told.
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10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

National Constitution Center

When ground was broke for construction of the National Constitution Center numerous bodies were discovered and re-interred to other burial plots across the city. We discuss here Native American ritual, burial practices, lore, and haunted history of the area.
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10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Arch Street Meeting House

The witch trial that happened here will be discussed. Ghost stories will be told. The thousands of bodies buried under the grounds here and house itself will be discussed.
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15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

City Tavern Restaurant

Numerous haunted taverns, German taverns, and other taverns chosen for their cultural significance in Old City Philadelphia are on our possible list to visit. The City Tavern is one of the haunted taverns on that list that was frequented by numerous presidents and Founding Fathers of the USA in 1776 including future presidents Washington, Adams, Jefferson, Madison, and Monroe. Alexander Hamilton, Paul Revere, Patrick Henry, and others ate and drank here often.
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45 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Independence Hall (Pass By)

The center of early American democracy; where the Constitution of the United States was signed.
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The President's House (Pass By)

Home lived in by George Washington and John Adams during their presidencies in Philadelphia.
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Christ Church

The burial grounds behind The Church will be discussed. The accidental burying alive of people mistakenly will be covered.
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10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Christ Church Burial Ground

We visit the burial grounds were 5 Founding Father's of the United States are buried including Benjamin Franklin to discuss grave robbery, ghosts, and Revolutionary Era tales of yellow fever and more.
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10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

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Additional Info

  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Minimum age is 21 years
  • Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 45 travelers

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Philly Oktoberfest Halloween and Haunted Tavern Tour?

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).This tour requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund. 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-6263P4

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What's Included

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  • Graves of Benjamin Franklin and Betsy Ross
  • Oktoberfest Beer OR Seasonal Welcome Drink, and Snack
  • Witch-Trial Sites, Burial Grounds and Haunted History
  • History Teacher Tour Guide
  • Hot food and additional drinks
  • Gratuities

Additional Info

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  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Minimum age is 21 years
  • Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 45 travelers

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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 a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.

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