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What is the Ghost Tour?
The Ghost Tour of Philadelphia is a 90 minute candlelight
walking tour of Independence Park and Society Hill.
Do we need reservations?
Yes. Call 215.413.1997 to make reservations. You may also
want to purchase tickets in advance online or at a ticket
location to ensure your spot on the tour. Discount applies only
to tickets purchased in advance online.
Is advanced ticket purchase required?
No, but it is recommended due to the popularity of the tour.
Where do I purchase tickets?
- Online, where you save $2.00 per adult ticket
- Independence Visitors Center at 6th and Chestnut
Streets during their regular business hours
- Gift Shop next to the Omni Hotel at 401 Chestnut Street,
until tour time
Where does the tour begin?
Signers Garden at 5th and Chestnut Streets
I need to speak to a live person. What
number do I call?
Call 215.413.1997 and leave your name and
phone number with a brief message, and
someone will call you back shortly.
What time should we get there?
Arrive no later than 15 minutes before tour time.
What should we wear?
Wear weather appropriate clothing and comfortable walking
shoes.
What happens if it rains?
We make every attempt to conduct the tours; therefore, we do
go in the rain. (So bring an umbrella!) If weather conditions
become severe, the tour may be cancelled. This decision is
typically made at tour time. Cancelled tours may be
rescheduled or refunded.
What is the average size of a tour?
Tour sizes are limited and additional guides are called in as
needed.
Where do we park?
There are ample metered parking spots and parking garages
nearby. The tour is easily accessible by public transportation
as well.
Where does the tour go?
Independence Park, Society Hill and Old City. This map will
give you a general sense of the area covered by the tour. All
of the stops on our tour are at documented historic sites!
Is the tour wheelchair accessible?
Yes.
Do you tell true stories or did you make them up?
All stories are historically documented through interviews and
research, and they weave together the history and haunted
tales associated with the sites.
Is the tour suitable for children?
Yes, the tour is family appropriate, combining history, folklore
and ghost stories.
Are cameras allowed on the tour?
Absolutely! In fact, many people have sent us creepy photos
they have taken on the tour.
How many people do I need to get a group rate?
Call 610.587.8308 or email us for group rate information and
reservations. Also visit our group tour page.
How do I arrange a private tour?
Call 610.587.8308 or email us for private tour information.
Are we going to see a ghost?
There have been many reports of unusual sightings on the
tour, so bring your camera. You never know what might
appear!
How is this tour different from others in the city?
Ever wonder about that creepy house that sits off by itself, as
if shrouded from modern touch? Or the way on certain nights,
at unpredictable times, the hair will stand up on the back of
your neck as you pass that old building? What about all those
old cemeteries with the crumbling gravestones -- you know,
that one you look at only out of the corner of your eye?
On the Ghost Tour of Philadelphia, you come face to face with
the stories behind those old buildings and spooky cemeteries,
as we weave together haunting tales with the history of the
sites. What's more, the haunted tales we share are not only
those of long ago, but also those experienced now. (Perhaps
at the very moment your eye wanders from the tour guide up
to the darkened window in time to see a disembodied face
peering back down at you!) All of the sites we stop at are
documented historic sites, and the tour route and stories find
their counterpart in the recently published Ghost Stories of
Philadelphia, PA. Our costumed guides are
accomplished storytellers,
and coupled with our ten
years of experience, the
Ghost Tour of Philadelphia
ensures a hauntingly
good time for all ages!
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