Philly Ghost Tour
Want a side of spook with that Philly cheesesteak? Say no more! Lizzie Borden Ghost Tours is here to bring out the frights in Philadelphia!
Get TicketsWhy You Need to Take Our Philly Ghost Tour
We offer the best ghost tours in the country, so don’t keep these colonial-era spirits waiting! Our tour guides are Philadelphia locals, and they know the city’s history like the back of their hands. They’ve even had some supernatural experiences of their own! Our ghost tours are exciting, informative, and most of all, authentic! There’s nobody in a cheap costume sneaking up behind you for a cheap thrill. We rely on the real haunted aura of Philly to get those juices flowing. So what are you waiting for? Book a Philadelphia ghost tour today!
Our Tours
PHILLY GHOSTS: PHANTOMS OF PHILADELPHIA TOUR
Join us to explore the dark side of Philadelphia, where former residents- both prominent and forgotten- still walk the ancient streets.
Tour Meeting Location: “Tomb of the Unknown Soldier”: Washington Square at 217 W Washington Square
Tour Times: 8PM
Tour Length: 2 hours
Ghost tours are held nightly, rain or shine!
PHILLY BOOS AND BOOZE HAUNTED PUB CRAWL
Join us for an evening of sips and scares, and belly up to the bar, where you just may recognize the old-fashioned gentleman in the corner from a photo in a history book.
Tour Meeting Location: Independence Beer Garden at 100 S Independence Mall W
Tour Times: 7PM
Tour Length: 2 hours
Ghost tours are held nightly, rain or shine!
ROCKSTARS OF THE REVOLUTION: AMERICAN FOUNDERS AND PATRIOTS
Join us to explore the iconic and less well-known historical buildings and important sites of Philadelphia, and picture yourself there at a time when our Founding Fathers walked the streets of the most exciting city in the world.
Tour Meeting Location: 6th and Market Street, Philadelphia PA
Tour Times: 11AM
Tour Length: 2 hours
Ghost tours are held nightly, rain or shine!
PHILLY GHOSTS ULTIMATE DEAD OF NIGHT HAUNTED GHOST TOUR
Dive deeper into the depths of haunted Philly with a dead of night ultimate tour where the most terrifying stories and spirits come to life after hours.
Tour Meeting Location: Congress Hall at 6th and Chestnut Streets
Tour Times:
Tour Length: 2 hours
Ghost tours are held nightly, rain or shine!
Why is Philadelphia So Haunted?
Long before Rocky ran up the steps at the Philadelphia Museum of Art, the area was inhabited by the Lenape tribe, who occupied a small village on the Delaware River. The Europeans arrived in the 17th century, and the area quickly became an important hub for the new colonists. As tensions with the British grew, Philadelphia’s central location made it an ideal flashpoint for American revolutionaries.
The city served as the capital of the US for a time until Washington DC was established in 1800. Later on, Philly became a hub for European immigrants and African Americans who migrated from the South. The city was a major global destination, being home to the Pennsylvania Railroad and hosting the first World’s Fair in the United States.
Today, Philadelphia is known for being the home of America’s Founding Fathers, but that’s not all that rests in the City of Brotherly Love. As it turns out, Philly is crawling with ghosts and ghouls! Pay a visit to the Baleroy Mansion in Chestnut Hill, which is voted one of the most haunted homes in America. In the span of just two weeks, two people were found dead in the house under mysterious circumstances.
Even though Philly is an excellent place to hang out, it’s no walk in the park! So don’t spend another day wondering what kinds of haunts lurk around town. Book your Philadelphia ghost tour with Lizzie Borden Ghost Tours today!
Why should you tour with us?
The trees cast a different kind of shadow when you walk through Philadelphia at night, making you wonder if ghosts really do stalk the darkness and if evil lurks in the Liberty Bell. Take a walk through haunted parks and burial grounds. Watch for movement in the midnight lighting on fountains and city streets. Feel the wind of mystery as you embark on an eerie adventure of haunted Philadelphia.
American history comes to life in Philadelphia during the day, with a steady stream of tourists visiting monuments to American heroes, founding fathers, and Revolutionary War soldiers. After you’ve seen the monuments, investigate the soul-chilling stories behind some of America’s most famous figures and see places where their ghosts still roam, obsessed with finishing their life’s work.
Horror goes together with cuddling like wine pairs with cheese. It’s no secret that a daring, adrenaline-laced adventure could spark romance and intrigue. Take your date on a walking tour of historic, haunted Philadelphia and create lasting memories that will keep both of you up late into the night.
Walking through a city is the best way to learn about its culture, architecture, and overall personality. Put your feet on the pavement to feel the heartbeat of Philadelphia and really learn what this city is all about. When you take a walking tour of haunted Philadelphia with us, not only do you get to explore the streets, you get to learn spine-tingling tales of a tragic history that has left many ghosts in its wake.
Moonlit walks through a ghost-ridden graveyard can be thrilling, engaging, and romantic. If you love a spine-chilling tale of tragedy and trapped souls, embark on a haunted adventure with us in Philadelphia. Learn about the ghosts of American history that still stalk these streets and the condemned souls that still haunt burial grounds where they were laid to rest.
Handmade soaps and home goods, delicious kinds of butter and baked goods, and quaint examples of a quiet and dedicated life are all that make Amish Country unique and special. After you’ve spent the day admiring handmade quilts and sampling hand-churned butter, spice up your visit with a walk on the darker side of Philadelphia. Investigate tragic and gruesome tales of the City of Brotherly Love.
THE MOST HAUNTED PLACES IN PHILADELPHIA, PA
Bishop White House
During the daytime, the Bishop White House is just one of many historical landmarks to visit. However, things become more creepy as the sun goes down. People can visit the site and experience some creepy vibes. Built in 1787, the Bishop White House served as a church for several years. Today, people claim male and female ghosts, along with a mysterious cat, haunt the premises.
Old St. Joseph's Church
While churches are a place of worship for many, they tend to have some scary backstories. The Old St. Joseph's Church is no exception. It’s the oldest Roman Catholic church in all of Philadelphia and perhaps in the United States. It’s a prime spot for ghost lovers, as several people claim to have seen some spirits lurking around the church’s grounds.
St. Mary's Church & Cemetery
Nothing seems more haunted than a cemetery. Whether you’re a believer or a skeptic, you can’t deny that touring a cemetery at night is exceptionally creepy. We deliver that creepy thrill by taking our tour guests to the St. Mary's Church & Cemetery. You can walk the grounds and read the headstones of some famous historical figures, including soldiers from the Revolutionary War.
FAQs
Please see your booking details for meeting location. There are neighboring parking garages and street parking that are available in the area.
Group size varies based on time of year and demand. We can keep everyone in your party in the same group. We’ve been doing this for years, and manage group size to ensure guests have a great experience. In the event you can’t hear your tour guide, let them know, or move closer to them.
Pets are welcome as long as they do not disrupt or distract from the tour
The arrival time will be listed on your confirmation email and in the available tour times when you click the book button
Please do not call us, the best way to reach us is by email using the contact form on this website
An extended tour takes you to a few additional locations when the regular tour ends. This adds about four new places and 30 minutes to your tour- highly recommended
Book a tour and check the +1 box for each person in your group where it says “Extended Tour” at checkout to add an extended Ghost tour.
Please contact us directly for pricing and availability. We do not do private tours under 30 persons. If you have a group under 30, please order directly from the website’s book now option.
Tours are held rain or shine. We will contact you if the tour is cancelled.
Please only attend the tour for the day and time you are booked, as another day or time may not be available. If you need to reschedule, please contact us by email first. There is a $10 per order (not person) rebooking fee for each schedule change.
As it is unfair to other guests, we do not wait for late or no show parties. Please remember to arrive to the correct location on time! We do not grant refunds to guests who fail to arrive to the appointed place on time and miss their tour.
No, but some of the locations you can visit during the day for free. We simply wouldn’t have the time to focus on as many stories as we do if we were to enter each one, and we wish to focus on the stories, and leave the exploring up to you!
15 minutes before the start of your tour
No.
No, this is a walking tour.
Most of the tour is not stroller or wheelchair accessible.
Yes, you are welcome to take photos of the locations we visit!
No, videos are not allowed
No, there is no smoking allowed on the tour
We do not allow intoxicated guests or drinking on the tour- we will promptly ask those in violation to leave
Lizzie Borden Ghost Tours
America’s most infamously haunted house delivers the most terrifying scares from all across the nation. We’ve compiled an extensive list of notoriously haunted locations and packaged them into spooky, entertaining tours available throughout the nation. Discover the true, unfiltered stories that created these hair-raising scares in only the unique and engaging way our expert guides can bring them to you. From the ghosts of unsolved murders and tragic accidents to disturbed spirits unable to find peace, there’s no limit to what we expose on our authentic ghost tours. Join us as we take you on an unforgettable, chilling journey through your city’s dark past and uncover the sinister secrets that put these places on the otherworldly map.
The Lizzie Borden House is home to the infamous murders that captivated the nation and made Lizzie Borden a macabre household name. Guests can explore the house via a variety of tours and, for those brave enough, stay in this notoriously haunted home. We aim to provide you with a memorable experience as well as deliver the best ghost tours, haunted pub crawls, and a variety of other experiences in over 100 cities.
Blogs
After the Axe: Lizzie Borden’s Post-Trial Life
“Lizzie Borden took an axe and gave her mother forty whacks. When she saw what she had done, she gave her father forty-one.”Lizzie Borden’s story is one of mystery, heartbreak, and horror. Even those who aren’t true crime enthusiasts or ... Read More
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Haunted Route 44
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The Spirits of Lincoln Park
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The New Bedford Armory
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Mysteries of the Hockomock Swamp
Located within the United States’ very own Bermuda Triangle (aka the Bridgewater Triangle), a vast wetland known as Hockomock Swamp spans 16,950 acres. It’s considered the largest freshwater swamp in the state, but that’s not the only thing th ... Read More
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Beyond Lizzie: The Most Intriguing Suspects in the Borden Case
There was only one person charged for the bloody 1892 murders of banker Andrew Borden and his second wife, Abby Borden: Andrew’s 32-year-old daughter, Lizzie. While Lizzie’s innocence or guilt is still a hotly debated topic to this day, some his ... Read More
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Middleborough Town Hall
This building, located just down the road from the Lizzie Borden House, has hosted many notable figures over the years, including John F. Kennedy and George Wallace. But it’s no concert hall or event venue - it’s a town hall, of all things. ... Read More
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Hauntings of the Oliver House
The Peter Oliver House in Middleborough, Massachusetts, is a dramatic colonial home full of history and intrigue. Built in 1769, this Georgian-style mansion was the residence of Dr. Peter Oliver, the son of Judge Peter Oliver, a prominent Loyalist o ... Read More
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The Haunted Millicent Library
The Lizzie Borden murders remain one of the most chilling and infamous crimes of 19th-century New England. But there are many other stories connected to this tale that cast a dark shadow over the community of Fall Springs and the surrounding areas i ... Read More
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The Spirits of the Quequechan Club
When people think of Fall River, MA, one name immediately comes to mind: Lizzie Borden. Lizzie was accused of murdering her father and stepmother, and many still debate her innocence.The Lizzie Borden House has become a hotspot for paranormal ph ... Read More
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