No expiration date
Easy refund
Free exchange
Easy booking
Ghosts of Old City Philadelphia
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
$35
This is an experience gift voucher. The recipient will book the experience after
they redeem the gift voucher.
Overview
Ghosts of Old City Philadelphia beckon you to uncover the haunting tales of lost souls that linger in the shadows. This captivating evening walking tour immerses you in the eerie history of a city that witnessed both triumph and tragedy.
- 👻 Guided Walking Tour: Enjoy a fascinating journey with an APT-certified guide who will share chilling stories of Philadelphia's haunted past.
- 🕰️ Duration: This engaging tour lasts approximately 2 hours, allowing ample time to delve into the city's ghostly lore.
- 🏛️ Stroll past the historic tavern where whispers of a burnt bride echo through the night, a site forever marked by the flames of the past.
- 🏢 Pass by the Merchants’ Exchange building, once a hub of commerce and now a reminder of the ghosts that linger just beyond its doors.
- 📜 Discover the legacy of Alexander Hamilton as you ponder whether his spirit wanders the streets, reflecting on his tumultuous life.
- 🏛️ Marvel at Carpenters’ Hall, a significant landmark that served as a hospital during the American Revolution and has its own ghostly tales to tell.
- 👶 Hear the poignant story of Dolley Todd and the tragic losses she faced, as the spirits of her past may still be felt in her former home.
- 💔 Encounter the forgotten founding father, Robert Morris, whose ghost is said to haunt the area near the Walnut Street Jail, where he faced his downfall.
- 📚 Reflect on the life of Benjamin Franklin at the American Philosophical Society, where the shadows of his complex relationships may still linger.
- ⚰️ Walk through the square that once served as a burial ground for Revolutionary soldiers, where the echoes of history remind us of the lives lost.
With Tinggly, you can gift unforgettable experiences with a focus on sustainability. Enjoy instant e-delivery, no expiration on vouchers, and a world of choices for your next adventure.
—
Ghosts of Old City Philadelphia
Tour guide
Language: English
Human tour guide
Duration: 2 hours
- Walking tour with an APT-certified guide
- Site interiors, weather guarantee, gratuity for the guide
Meeting point
We meet outside City Tavern on 2nd Street. Please be there 15 minutes before your tour start time.
Return details
West Washington Square is close to Independence Hall
- Tour meeting place and first stop. Once the tavern that was backdrop to the American Revolution and all the men and women in power, it burned in 1834 and was razed in 1854. Who started the fire, and does the ghost of a burnt bride scream through the shadows here? (pass by)
- The Merchants’ Exchange building, c. 1834, was once bordered by infamous Dock Creek, a cesspool of filth and disease. Once the city’s commercial center, greed butted up against the ghosts of the unfortunate just outside the door. (pass by)
- Some say that living here in Philly became the fuse that imploded Alexander Hamilton’s life and destroyed his trajectory to the presidency. Does his ghost wander here, ruminating on his ill-advised affair with Maria Reynolds? (pass by)
- One of the most iconic original buildings in Philadelphia, c. 1774. Everyone knows about the First Continental Congress held here, but Carpenters’ Hall was also a makeshift hospital during the American Revolution, a notorious meeting place for French spies, the location of an ill-fated bank robbery, and so much more. (pass by)
- Dolley Todd’s baby son and first husband died horrible deaths at this site, c. 1775, from yellow fever. Dolley herself moved on to occupy the White House as first lady and wife of fourth American president, James Madison, but do the ghosts of her family linger here in her old house? (pass by)
- The founding father everyone has forgotten. Robert Morris was a fiery patriot, statesman, financier and tremendous leader in the American Revolution. Yet today he’s barely known. Morris signed all three founding documents, the Declaration of Independence, Articles of Confederation, and Constitution, but he died broke and sick. Some people say his ghost haunts the area of the Walnut Street Jail across the street, where he was incarcerated nearby for his debts. (pass by)
- A statue of Benjamin Franklin occupies the center façade of this building – the library of the American Philosophical Society he formed in 1743. Franklin, a key founding father, was also a diplomat, civic leader, accomplished scientist, inventor, and writer. Quite the spectacular life. But he disowned his son, neglected his wife, and refused to forgive those who crossed him. Who are the ghosts that haunt his likeness? (pass by)
- You know it as the place we became a nation and where the Declaration of Independence and Constitution were signed. But do you know about the bodies that were dumped on the steps during the French and Indian War, or how many people died here at the hands of authorities? America’s birthplace has more than a few ghosts. (pass by)
- Now home to the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, this square was once a burial field for American Revolutionary soldiers, as well as the poor and unclaimed dead. John Adams, walking here in 1777, commented on the 2,000 soldiers buried at this site and wrote to his wife that he had spent an hour in the “congregation of the dead.” No shortage of ghosts here. (pass by)
If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met,
you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
How it works?
01
—
You choose from 10,000+ experience gifts
02
—
We deliver the eVoucher or the Physical box to the recipient
03
—
Recipient books the experience and creates unforgettable memories!
Ghosts of Old City Philadelphia
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
$35
This is an experience gift voucher. The recipient will book the experience after
they redeem the gift voucher.
How it works?
01
—
You choose from 10,000+ experience gifts
02
—
We deliver the eVoucher or the Physical box to the recipient
03
—
Recipient books the experience and creates unforgettable memories!