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The Founding Phantoms Ghost Tour - ghost tour group exploring haunted Philadelphia locations at night
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The Founding Phantoms Ghost Tour

AN ADULTS-ONLY JOURNEY INTO PHILADELPHIA'S DARKEST HISTORY FROM GHOST CITY TOURS

90-Minute Tour
Downtown Philadelphia
Adults Only 16+
Starts: 9 pm
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The Founding Phantoms Ghost Tour: Overview

9 pm • 90-Minute Tour
4.8 Rated
Pet-Friendly
Ages 16+

$34.99

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Minimum Age Required

16 years

Philadelphia may be the birthplace of American freedom, but beneath its cobblestone streets and founding ideals lies a chilling history of betrayal, madness, and murder. If you're ready to explore the macabre underbelly of our nation's earliest days, the Founding Phantoms Ghost Tour is the experience you've been dying for.

The Founding Phantoms Ghost Tour isn't your average ghost tour. Founding Phantoms is Philadelphia's premier adults-only haunted experience, designed for mature audiences ages 16 and up. With mature themes, graphic stories, and strong language, this tour is strictly off-limits to children, and highly recommended for those who want a spine-tingling, unfiltered look into the city's haunted past.

This isn't just a ghost tour, it's a journey into the twisted soul of colonial Philadelphia. You'll walk in the footsteps of the tortured, the wronged, and the wicked, hearing stories that blur the line between man and monster. It's history as you've never heard it before, brutal, unvarnished, and absolutely unforgettable.

Rated a chilling 4.8 stars by thousands of past guests, many say this is the spookiest ghost tour they've ever taken. And by the end of the night, you might be double-checking the locks at your hotel.

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Starting Time

Nightly: 9 pm | 90-Minute Tour

Adults Only Ghost Tour

This tour is for ages 16 and older only

Pet Policy

This is a pet-friendly Ghost Tour

Alcohol Policy

You may NOT bring your alcoholic drinks on this Ghost Tour

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The Founding Phantoms Ghost Tour FAQ

Everything you need to know before you go

No, the Founding Phantoms Ghost Tour is strictly for guests ages 16 and up. This adults-only tour features mature themes, graphic historical content, and strong language that is not suitable for children. For a family-friendly option, we recommend the Ghosts of Philadelphia Tour, which is designed for all ages.

The Founding Phantoms Ghost Tour is Philadelphia's only adults-only ghost tour, designed exclusively for guests 16+. Unlike family-friendly tours, this experience strips away the filter to reveal the darker, unvarnished truths of Philadelphia's haunted history with mature themes, graphic stories, and historically researched content that explores betrayal, madness, and murder from colonial times.

The Founding Phantoms Ghost Tour is a 90-minute walking experience through historic Philadelphia. You'll explore haunted locations at a comfortable pace while hearing chilling stories about the city's darkest history and restless spirits.

The Founding Phantoms Ghost Tour departs nightly at 9pm from March through November. The tour runs rain or shine, so please dress appropriately for the weather and wear comfortable walking shoes.

Yes, well-behaved, leashed pets are welcome on the Founding Phantoms Ghost Tour. We love our furry friends! Just make sure your pet is comfortable walking for 90 minutes and being around groups of people.

The Founding Phantoms Ghost Tour meets at 210 W. Washington Square, Philadelphia PA 19106. Meet at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier - your guide will meet you there. Due to limited parking in Old City Philadelphia, we strongly recommend taking an Uber or pedicab to the meeting location.

Yes, all tours offered by Ghost City Tours, including the The Founding Phantoms Ghost Tour is a walking Ghost Tour. Don't worry, our tours are only about a mile in length and you'll have plenty of chances to sit and enjoy the stories along the way. Why be crammed into a Trolley, next to people you don't know, when you can experience our haunted locations as they were meant to be experienced?

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Our Money Back Guarantee applies only if you complete the tour in full. We're happy to reschedule your tour at no cost. If you miss your tour, we'll issue a raincheck valid in any of our cities. Refunds will not be given for no-shows, early departures, or inability to attend. We do not give refunds due to the scariness level of the tours. You must notify us within 24 hours of your Tour otherwise your claim will be dismissed.