Top 5 Philadelphia Ghost Tours to Experience This Halloween
Philadelphia, of course, known for its historical roots, is also a city of restless spirits and eerie encounters waiting to be explored. Feeling brave enough this Halloween season to walk among the restless spirits and phantoms of Philadelphia?
This historic city is home to some of the spookiest ghost tours you'll ever encounter. These tours promise to deliver a spine-tingling experience that will leave you questioning what really goes bump in the night (even if you started out as a skeptic). Grab your ghost-hunting gear, and prepare for some spine-chilling tales.
Fort Mifflin: Ever wondered what it's like to mingle with Revolutionary War soldiers who never quite got the memo that the war ended? Fort Mifflin’s guided ghost tours and six-hour investigations (they even offer overnight investigations!) are your chance to wander through barracks and battlements still echoing the cries and cannon fire of centuries past. It's not all history books and dusty relics, you might just feel a chill that’s got nothing to do with the weather.
Philly Ghosts Boos and Booze Haunted Pub Crawl: Feeling the need to enjoy a pint with a poltergeist? On this tour, you can. Sip your spirits while hearing about spirits as you crawl through some of Philly's oldest, most haunted taverns. It’s the perfect combo of liquid courage and ghostly tales to make you see double—though that might just be the booze talking.
Laurel Hill Cemetery: Home to the dearly departed and a favorite haunt for local ghost aficionados. The "Soul Crawl" and "True Tales from the Tombs" tours give you front-row (or front-grave?) seats to some of the spookiest stories this side of the crypt. And if Edgar Allan Poe is your kinda guy, you can’t miss the “Nevermore Tour”, dedicated to the master of macabre himself.
Dark Philly Adult Night Tour: Warning: this one’s strictly for the 18+ crowd. If your idea of fun involves gothic history, scandalous stories, and haunted hot spots that might make even the bravest souls quiver, this adult-centric tour is your ticket. It's history with a deliciously dark twist.
Ghost Tours of Philadelphia: For the purists among you, this tour offers classic ghost stories steeped in Philly’s rich history. Wander through historic streets and buildings where every brick seems to have its own tale of terror. Forget Hollywood horror, this is the real deal, narrated with all the eerie elegance you can handle.
And if you’re still craving more after these chilling tours, don’t forget to check out our latest article on Eastern State Penitentiary’s Halloween Nights. This infamous prison transforms into one of the most intense haunted attractions in the country, offering everything from terrifying haunted houses to scare zones. Eastern State’s Halloween Nights promises an experience that will leave you sleeping with the lights on. Read all about it and plan your visit!
