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  • While the tour guide was very nice and energetic, we were a bit disappointed in the tour. We stopped at several very interesting and “tour-worthy” locations, however everything described by the tour guide was very one note. Since the tour is mainly hearing the stories,…

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    … descriptions and the narration need to be vastly improved to meet the expectations set by the tour’s online description of the event. The events at the locations were definitely things we had never heard before but could be so much more amazing with a good story told, not just described as “gnarly.”

    Mary B.Verified booking

    Tour: Founding Phantoms Ghost Tour

  • Kate was fabulous. We had a great time. Very informative. I would definitely do it again.

    Phil H.Verified booking

    Tour: Founding Phantoms Ghost Tour

  • Emily gave a very informative tour and took us to places I'd only read about in history books. It was nice to see these historic places in person.

    Robin S.Verified booking

    Tour: Ghosts of Philadelphia Tour

  • Emily was an awesome tour guide. Friendly and knowledgeable about the history of Philadelphia and its haunts. We got to see many historic locations including the Liberty Bell and Betsy Ross House. Highly recommend this tour. I may have even caught a ghost in the window of Independence Hall!

    Laura W.Verified booking

    Tour: Ghosts of Philadelphia Tour

  • Emily was very knowledgeable about the history of Philadelphia. Her stories were captivating and her presence inviting. She was very patient with the young ones. My favorite part was when she provided a penny for Franklin’s grave if you could give her a Franklin fact!

    Cari R.Verified booking

    Tour: Ghosts of Philadelphia Tour

  • Our tour guide Joy was amazing. The stories/history she knew was amazing and she was very funny. Our favorite stop was Washington Park .

    Mary P.Verified booking

    Tour: Founding Phantoms Ghost Tour

  • Great tour! Emily was engaging and knowledgeable. She was awesome with our large group of kids and adults!

    Leslie S.Verified booking

    Tour: Ghosts of Philadelphia Tour

  • Joy was great! She had some fun stories about the pubs gruesome histories. She handled the large crowd with ease. It was interesting and a nice way to see some of the city.

    Candace A.Verified booking

    Tour: Philadelphia Haunted Pub Crawl

  • Joy was so much fun!! She kept us entertained and was very knowledgeable!

    Christena W.Verified booking

    Tour: Philadelphia Haunted Pub Crawl

  • Very good. You can tell the guide was a real ghost enthusiast and she was not just reciting a script. Loved the balance of history facts and paranormal stuff.

    Jacqueline L.Verified booking

    Tour: Founding Phantoms Ghost Tour

  • The tour was fantastic. It was better than I expected. Emily, our tour guide was excellent. She threw in some extra stops, was very personable, and quite knowledgeable about each stop and the area in general. I'd recommend the tour to everyone interested in the local ghost lore…

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    … and the historical sites in general, especially if Emily is going to be your tour guide.

    Thomas S.Verified booking

    Tour: Ghosts of Philadelphia Tour

  • We had an incredible time on the Ghost City Tours Pub Crawl, and Joy Donovan made the experience unforgettable! Joy was an outstanding guide—extremely knowledgeable, engaging, and passionate about the history and ghost stories of the area. She answered every question our group…

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    … had with confidence and provided fascinating details that really brought each location to life. You could tell she genuinely loves what she does. Beyond her knowledge, Joy was warm, friendly, and made everyone feel welcome from the very beginning. She struck the perfect balance between sharing historical facts, spooky legends, and keeping the tour fun and entertaining. If you're looking for a ghost tour that's both informative and enjoyable, we highly recommend Ghost City Tours, and if you have the opportunity to tour with Joy Donovan, don't hesitate to book. She truly made the evening one of the highlights of our trip!

    Teresa S.Verified booking

    Tour: Philadelphia Haunted Pub Crawl

  • Emily was great! She was a good sport in the rain and kept it fun and interesting for the large group. Kids had a blast.

    Sarah H.Verified booking

    Tour: Ghosts of Philadelphia Tour

  • Emily was a very knowledgeable about all the history in the area. She was fun and personable. Philadelphia has a lot of history and brings out the best ghost stories

    Sheldon B.Verified booking

    Tour: Ghosts of Philadelphia Tour

  • Emily was a great tour guide who shared lots of interesting facts and stories about ghosts here in Philly. We would recommend this tour to learn interesting tidbits of history.

    Danielle P.Verified booking

    Tour: Ghosts of Philadelphia Tour

  • Emily was wonderful. She gave us some history along with some ghostly tails. Overall, it was fun and I would definitely do it again. My advice would be to do at the beginning of your trip.

    April D.Verified booking

    Tour: Ghosts of Philadelphia Tour

  • We had a great time! Lots of history mixed in with a good dose of spooky. Kid friendly.

    Brian D.Verified booking

    Tour: Ghosts of Philadelphia Tour

  • Experience with Emma was phenomenal highly recommend!! Very knowledgeable and a sweet person

    Ruiz P.Verified booking

    Tour: Ghosts of Philadelphia Tour

  • From calling three separate times to ask questions and book the tour, to our guide Claire, everyone I dealt with was so friendly and helpful. It was so easy to get to the starting address that was sent to me upon booking. We had only one night in Philly and I wanted to show my…

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    … teenage girls as much as possible in the city while keeping them interested. This was the perfect way of doing that. Our guide Claire was so knowledgeable and brought us to all of the major historical spots while keeping us engaged by sharing eerie stories and real life accounts of hauntings. You are walking/standing for about two hours with certain spots having benches, a curb, or steps to sit on. We did the Ghosts of Philadelphia tour and it was not a tour meant to terrorize, so as long as kids have the attention span to take a walking tour, this tour is good for all ages. This gave us the best of both worlds and was the best use of our short time here. I would like to bring them back for the pub crawl tour when they are older.

    Breanna C.Verified booking

    Tour: Ghosts of Philadelphia Tour

  • Great experience, our guide was awesome! Learned a lot of history and heard some ghost stories, exactly what I was looking for! 😊

    Alexandria T.Verified booking

    Tour: Ghosts of Philadelphia Tour

  • We had an absolute blast. Our tour guide Emily, was a captivating story-teller and was very well informed. We learned, we laughed, we talked ghosts. 10/10 would recommend.

    Emily G.Verified booking

    Tour: Ghosts of Philadelphia Tour