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Philadelphia Haunted Ghost Smartphone Guided Audio Walking Tour

5.0 (2 reviews) 1 h 10 min – 1 h 30 min Free cancellation Private tour
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Philadelphia Haunted Ghost Smartphone Guided Audio Walking Tour

About this activity

From the chilling tales of the lingering spirits in Washington Park to the haunted site of Benjamin Franklin’s Grave, this tour will guide you in the footsteps of founding fathers, uncovering the stories and secrets that have shaped the United States of America. Go at your own pace this tour is on our walking tour app, take it anytime. The tour never expires, take it anytime. The tour takes more than one hour without stopping. But feel free to stop in at one of the haunted sites to explore more, if you dare!

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At a glance

Duration
1 h 10 min – 1 h 30 min
Confirmation
Instant confirmation
Ticket
Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group
Your group only
People per booking
1–15
Audio guide
English
Operated by
WalknTours

Ages: Adults (12–100 years)

What is included

Included

  • Included: Go at your own pace, this tour is guided by your smartphone.
  • Included: Go 24/7/365 the tour is all outside and on our walking tour app
  • Included: See thet historic sites and hear their ghosty story.

Not included

  • Not included: No food drink or human guide. The tour is all outside and on our walking tour app

Itinerary

  1. Washington Square

    10 min

    The tour starts in the center of Washington square at the Tomb of the Unknown Revolutionary Soldier. You'll hear how this spot was once a grave site and how it became a park. And the ghosts that still linger here.

  2. Independence Hall

    Passing by

    The tour stops outside of Independence hall where you'll hear the stories of the people that once walked it's halls and the ghosts that linger.

  3. Stop 3

    1 h 10 min

    On this adventure you'll walk the streets of the old city in search of ghosts of the past. tThe tour will be navigated by the walking tour app and it will instruct you what to see and share the stories of each site. The app is all location aware so it plays as you walk with instructions every step of the way.

  4. First Bank of the United States

    Passing by

    Who founded the first bank and who haunts this site? Take the tour to find out. The tour stops outside this bank and tells its historic story.

  5. Powel House

    Passing by

    The tour stops outside the historic powel house, the site that many of the founding fathers once vistied, and tells the story of the ghosts that still stay here.

  6. Stop 6

    Passing by

    The Old City Tavern was once the watering hole of the founding fathers. Now it's the haunt of those that once dined here.

  7. Elfreth's Alley

    5 min

    This historic alley is one of the oldest in the country. And it's spirits are just as old. You'll walk the alley and hear it's tales.

  8. Betsy Ross House

    Passing by

    The house where the iconic American flag was created. And it's flag history is not the only history, it's also haunted by the spirits of it's past.

  9. Benjamin Franklin's Grave

    5 min

    It said the Benjamin Franklin still plays tricks on those that visit him in the afterlife. You'll hear his story and give it a try.

Meeting point and pickup

Everyone meets at the meeting point.

Meeting point

  • The tour starts in the center of Washington square at the Tomb of the Unknown Revolutionary Soldier. You'll hear how this spot was once a grave site and how it became a park. And the ghosts that still linger here.

End point

  • The tour ends at Ben Franklin's grave,. Discover Ben's history and the tricks he is up to in the after life.

Using your ticket

Thank you for booking the Philadelphia's Famous Ghosts Walking Tour.

This is a tiny company, just me (Hi I’m Greg!), and I’m here to help :). If you have questions text +1-617-991-3269. Your ticket is below.

Quick overview:

1. Get the WalknTours app

2. Register

3. Unlock the tour by choosing the tour and use code betsy1010 to unlock it

Full ticket:

HOW TO TAKE YOUR TOUR

*Do not purchase the tour in the WalknTours app. Use Code betsy1010

*If you purchased more than one ticket make sure each user registers a unique account and email address. You will use the same experience code betsy1010

Step 1: Download the WalknTours app on iPhone or Android.

https://onelink.to/ffpuug

Step 2: Register an Account or Login

Step 3: Open the Tour

Select Philadelphia (Or select the tour in the Near Me section)

Select the Philadelphia's Famous Ghosts Walking Tour and click it.

Click "Enter Experience Code"

Enter the Experience Code betsy1010

Click apply

The tour is now unlocked and you can take it anytime.

To take the tour go to the tomb of the unknown soldier in Washington Square in the center of the park, 217-231 W Washington Square, Philadelphia, PA 19106, and press play.

Have questions? Email us [email protected] or text 617-991-3269.

Cancellation

Free cancellation

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

If you cancel You get back
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Good to know

  • Service animals allowed

  • Public transportation options are available nearby

  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Traveller ratings

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