Philadelphia's ONLY Adults Only Ghost Tour
Flexible Bookings: Reschedule up to 8 hours before your Ghost Tour for any reason.
The Founding Phantoms Ghost Tour is a thought-provoking Ghost Tour that explores early Philadelphia's dark and macabre haunted history.
Get to know the darker side of human nature - you might even leave the tour questioning your own being.
The Founding Phantoms Ghost Tour contains mature themes and language.
All of our tours are walking tours.
Additional tour times may be available.
Nightly: 9 pm | A 90-Minute Tour
The Founding Phantoms Ghost Tour is for guests 16 years of age or older
This is a pet-friendly Ghost Tour
Alcoholic drinks are not allowed on this tour
Ages 16+: $34.99
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Part of the original five squares established by Pennsylvania founder William Penn, Washington Square is a lush haven in a bustling city. Discover the phantoms of this public park.
The Founding Phantoms Ghost Tour is our Adults Only Tour in Philadelphia. It's also the most unique. We use Philadelphia's haunted locations to tell the lesser-known stories of our Founding Fathers and the hauntings tied to them. If you're looking for an amazing, through-provoking Ghost Tour, this is the tour for you.
In addition, Ghost City Tours is an amazing company to do business with. We're very flexible and the only tour company in Philadelphia to provide true 24/7 customer support.
We offer Free Reschedules for up to 48 hours before your tour
You and your family are going to have a great time on the tour - or we'll give you your money back
In every city we operate in, Ghost City Tours is the highest rated Ghost Tour Company
We provide 24/7 Customer Support by Phone, Email, and Chat - we're always there for you
If you're planning a trip to Philadelphia, there is a good chance that you're interested in the many haunted houses, cemeteries, and other locations in town. If that sounds like you, you're in luck!
Below, you'll find a list of some of our favorite haunted and spooky locations in and around Philadelphia. Many people like visiting these haunted places during the daytime, then come back at night to take a Ghost Tour with us.
Check out Philadelphia's most haunted places
The Eastern State Penitentiary sits in the middle of Philadelphia's Fairmount neighborhood. The decaying castle-like structure is one of America’s most notorious prisons and considered the most haunted site in Pennsylvania.
Read more about Eastern State Penitentiary
Thousands of tourists flock to Elfreth’s Alley every year to learn about the history of the Nation’s first residential street. Among the history buffs, you’ll find ghost hunters.
Learn more about Elfreth’s Alley
Commissioned in 1771, Philadelphia’s Fort Mifflin is considered one of the most terrifying places in America.
Read more about Fort Mifflin
Bring your group on a ghost tour of Philadelphia with Ghost City Tours. Whether you have a group of 12 or 312, Ghost City Tours offers the best group ghost tours in Philadelphia.
We offer a Group Discount of 15% for groups of 12 or more.
For Groups of 30 or more, we even offer payment plans if you book your Ghost Tour far enough in advance.
Starting Location
The Founding Phantoms Ghost Tour starts at 850 Walnut Street, Philadelphia PA 19107. When you arrive, you'll see a statue called the Star Man in the Ancient Garden Sculpture. This is where your Tour Guide will meet you.
If you need directions or get lost, you have a map in your Ticket Confirmation email. You can also call our office at 855-999-9026, and we'll get you to the right place!
If you've been to Philadelphia before, you know parking can be very hard to find. If you haven't been, you'll find that out. We recommend that you grab an Uber or pedicab to meet us. It'll save you a big hassle of trying to find parking.
Free Rescheduling if your plans change
You're purchasing tickets for Philadelphia's only Ghost Tour for adults
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