Explore Philly's sinful past - scandals, fatal romances, serial killers, buried secrets, & haunted buildings where the dead don't rest easy.
About this EventDESCRIPTION
- Philadelphia is a city full of secrets. Full of mysteries. Full of depravity. Some are tucked behind old walls and shuttered windows. Some are hidden in plain sight. Some are buried beneath your feet, sealed inside forgotten graveyards, cellars, alleyways, and stories polite history never bothered to tell. This is not the Philadelphia of powdered wigs, field trips, and nice little plaques. This is the city’s darker side—full of scandal, vice, sin, M**der, restless spirits, and the kind of history that lingers long after the bodies are gone.
- On this wicked walk through Old City, uncover some of the stories that made Philadelphia one of the most fascinating and haunted cities in America. Some are eerie. Some are stranger than fiction. Some are downright filthy. Many will leave you unsettled. Most will make you wonder what else this city has been hiding. Even lifelong locals end up shocked by what’s been sitting right in front of them all along.
- Come ready for ghost stories, forbidden affairs, and the beautifully messed-up past beneath the cobblestones. SEEK out the stories they tried to bury, EXPLORE the places where the past still breathes, and WANDER the narrow streets and alleys where the dead don’t always stay dead.
- Put on those walking shoes, grab a bottle of water, and bring a friend or two!
- Designed for ages 16+
- Approximately 2.5 miles worth of walking
BASIC INFORMATION
- Start Times: Please see our event calendar for specific dates and times
- End Times: Approximately two hours after the start time.
- Distance: 2.5 Miles
- Location: Independence Visitors Center - 599 Market Street, Phila PA 19106
- Meeting Note: Your guide will meet and greet you on Market Street out front of the Independence Visitor's Center. Look for a tall 6-1 guy with a blue backpack
WHAT TO BRING (GEAR)
- Solid, comfortable walking shoes. No flip-flops or high heels
- A bottle or two of water
- A bag or other means of carrying personal items
- Cameras & cellphones (for pictures) welcome! Make sure they're fully charged!
- Snacks as needed (something portable like trail mix, candy bars, fruit, etc.)
- Appropriate clothing based on the forecasted weather conditions
- Please contact [email protected] with questions or concerns
BREAK/BATHROOMS
- There will be one short five minute bathroom break on our tour.
- Bathrooms available near IVC at local businesses for before/after tour
- Other needs/stops will be up to participants to find, use, and rejoin the group
PARKING & PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION
- For those driving into the city we highly recommend, and personally use, the SpotHero app. It’s free on all smartphones and offers the best rates for garages in the area. You can book weeks in advance and select specific arrival/departure times.
- If using SEPTA or PATCO the meeting point is conveniently located just two blocks away from Jefferson Station, which services the Market-Frankford El, SEPTA Regional Rail Lines, and PATCO to/from South Jersey.
TICKETING & PAYMENT INSTRUCTIONS
- Eventbrite is our preferred ticketing and payment platform.
- For alternative payment options, reach out to us at [email protected]
NO-SHOWS & LATE ARRIVALS
- No-shows and late arrivals forfeit their ticket; please arrive 15 minutes early
- Everyone that completes an order will receive a confirmation email with reminders
CANCELLATIONS & REFUNDS
- You may cancel up to 24 Hours before the listed start time of this tour and receive a full refund. If you purchase via credit card you may not receive the transaction fee back. Allow 3-5 business days (Monday to Friday) for all refunds to be processed.
- If you cancel after the deadline, you will not receive a refund. No exceptions.
- The company does not cancel events for weather such as light rain, cold or hot temperatures, etc. We cancel events for conditions that we consider dangerous to participants either during the event or getting to/from. If the company decides conditions warrant cancellation participants receive a refund, minus processing fees
AgendaSTOP 1 - Carpenter's HallInfo: Where did America's first bank robbery take place? And what does it have to do with the Eagles-Cowboys NFL rivalry?
STOP 4 - City TavernInfo: What do the most famous bar/restaurant in Colonial Philadelphia, perhaps in all of America, a waiter who likes to play games and fool with people, and the hottest wedding in Philly history all have in common?
STOP 5 - Irish MemorialInfo: Where is the most haunted ship in America located?
STOP 8 - Hill-Physick HouseInfo: What do a smuggler, the most famous doctor of his time, and ghosts of all shapes and sizes, like a mentally disturbed mother, have in common?
STOP 11 - Rose GardenInfo: What is the most outlandish tale in Philadelphia’s history that you know? Bet I know one that will blow yours away. Literally.
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