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

$34.99

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Minimum Age Required

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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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$34.99Per person
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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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Featured Haunted Locations

Explore the spine-chilling locations you'll visit on this unforgettable ghost tour

Not all stops are guaranteed on all nights.

FEATURED STOP

Independence Hall

Where Our Founding Fathers Still Walk the Halls of History

Tour Stop #1
Built 1753

America's birthplace where founding fathers' spirits still debate the nation's future. Benjamin Franklin and George Washington walk these revolutionary halls.

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Ghost Story Preview

Hear the chilling tales and witness paranormal activity that has been reported at this location for over a century.

Other Haunted Stops on This Tour

2

Carpenter's Hall

Where the First Continental Congress Still Convenes in Spirit

Where the First Continental Congress still meets in the shadows. Benjamin Franklin's ghost watches over the birthplace of American resistance.

Built 1770
3

The Haunted First Bank

Where America's Financial Ghosts Still Count Their Coins

The First Bank of the United States, where the ghost of Alexander Hamilton still debates financial policy and the spirits of ruined investors eternally count their losses...

Built 1797
4

The Ghosts of Washington Square

Philadelphia's Potter's Field of Restless Souls

Washington Square, Philadelphia's beautiful park built atop a mass grave containing thousands of yellow fever victims, Revolutionary War soldiers, and executed criminals...

Established 1682

Plus many more spine-chilling locations and untold stories

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Philadelphia's premier adults-only ghost tour

Why Choose the The Founding Phantoms Ghost Tour?

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Philadelphia's Only Adults-Only Ghost Tour

The Founding Phantoms Ghost Tour is built exclusively for guests 16+, making it the only adults-only ghost tour in the city. It strips away the family-friendly filter to reveal the darker truths behind Philadelphia's history and hauntings.

Mature Themes, Unflinching History

This isn't a lighthearted ghost walk. The tour digs into mature topics, unsettling events, and raw history that shaped the city and left spirits behind.

Philadelphia After Dark

The Founding Phantoms Ghost Tour is your chance to see Philadelphia in its most haunting light. With mature content and historically researched stories, it's designed for adults ready to explore the city's ghostly side.

Haunted History in the Birthplace of America

From cobblestone streets to colonial buildings, you'll visit the places where the Revolution still echoes—and where restless spirits are said to walk.

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The Founding Phantoms Ghost Tour FAQ

Everything you need to know before you go

Is the Founding Phantoms Ghost Tour appropriate for children?

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.

What makes the Founding Phantoms Ghost Tour different from other Philadelphia ghost tours?

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.

How long is the Founding Phantoms Ghost Tour?

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.

What time does the Founding Phantoms Ghost Tour start?

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.

Are pets allowed on the Founding Phantoms Ghost Tour?

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.

Where does the Founding Phantoms Ghost Tour meet?

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.

Is the The Founding Phantoms Ghost Tour a Walking Tour?

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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Where does the The Founding Phantoms Ghost Tour start?

Easy to find, plenty of parking, and right in the heart of Philadelphia

Meeting Point

210 W. Washington Square

Philadelphia, PA 19106

The Founding Phantoms Ghost Tour starts at 210 W. Washington Square, Philadelphia PA 19106. Meet at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier. This is where your Tour Guide will meet you.

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Parking Information

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.

Pro Tip

Arrive 10-15 minutes early to find parking and meet your tour guide

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Available daily 9am - Midnight

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Tour Starting Point
210 W. Washington Square

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