Dark Philly Adult Night Tour

Philadelphia, US
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Highlights

  • Explore the dark side of Philadelphia's history
  • Learn about vampires, sex, ghosts, and more
  • Walk in the footsteps of the Founding Fathers
  • Discover the hidden stories and secrets of famous landmarks
  • Experience a thrilling night tour under moonlight

Meeting Point

We meet directly "outside" the Market Street doors of the Independence Visitor Center, 599 Market Street, Philadelphia Pa 19106. We are located across the street from The Liberty Bell and Independence Hall in Philadelphia's Old City Historic District.

Meeting point

523 Market St, Philadelphia, PA 19106 , United States

End point

End Point

ALEXANDER HAMILTON's home site across the street from the Merchant's Exchange Building is where we end, overlooking the back gardens of The City Tavern...south of Second Street and at the edge of Welcome Park at the corner of Second Street and Walnut Street.

Meeting point

143 S 3rd St, Philadelphia, PA 19106 , United States

End point

What to expect

1

Liberty Bell Center

Not your typical Liberty Bell, this Dark Philly Adult Night Tour nonetheless traverses the path's of our Founding Fathers and doubles as a historical and sightseeing tour that includes mature-audience content and ghost stories. We walk directly up to The Liberty Bell and will discuss its history, damage, and significance in American history and as an icon of These United States.

Duration 5 minutes
2

Independence Hall

Independence Hall where the Declaration and Constitution were signed sits directly across the street from a known brothel and den of iniquity in where statesman and sports alike were known to frequent. Contextualizing debates for independence, the war, and founding of The United States with baser urges, philandering, and the sex industry in 1776 is what you will here in this location.

Duration 15 minutes
3

The President's House

The home lived in by George Washington, John Adams, (and Benedict Arnold) was not always revered the way it is today. Contextualized on this site will be the presidencies and military governorship occurring on this spot, along with darker histories of the location both during and after the revolutionary period; including the significance of archaeological excavations to the revelations.

Duration 10 minutes
4

Congress Hall

Significant for the inaugurations two American President's and early debates of our young nation while Philadelphia was America's capital...information on this site will flesh out the darker aspects of those men who sat in congress and senate here. We have a daytime tour exploring the rosier side of our founders. This tour is not that. And explores the darker side of America's founding by imperfect men, flawed and motivated (on occasion) by self-interest and lust.

Duration 10 minutes
5

Tomb of the Unknown Soldier of the American Revolution

Thousands of American Traitors were executed here by the British Crowne and buried in mass graves on this site. We visit them, contextualize the suffering, and retell the ghost stories and haunted lore here.

Duration 10 minutes
6

Walnut Street

Walnut Street PRISON will be visited here.

Duration 10 minutes
7

City Tavern Restaurant

Haunted tales of ghosts will be told here at this site which dates back to the colonial era.

8

Merchants Exchange Building

ALEXANDER HAMILTON'S HOME site where he lived here in Philadelphia will be visited along with the Merchants Exchange Building which sites across the street. We discuss here less known facets of The Founder's personality, his often troubling relations with other Founding Fathers, and the affairs in which he engaged.

Duration 10 minutes
9

First Bank of the United States

Haunted tales and ghost stories will be told about this bank which was pushed for by Alexander Hamilton

10

Second Bank of the United States

Tales of ghosts and duels will be told here at this site which was pushed for by Alexander Hamilton

11

Library Company of Philadelphia

Founded by Benjamin Franklin and home to University of Pennsylvania surgical students; we retell the haunting history of the location including ghost lore of the structure. Grave robbery and bizarre medical practices of the eighteenth century also are explored.

Duration 5 minutes
12

Todd House

Home of future first lady Dolly Madison

13

Benjamin Rush Garden

Tales of yellow fever and apparitions

The experience can be subject to change due to bad weather or unforseen circumstances. We always endeavour to give you the best possible experience.

Additional Information

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    Wheelchair accessible
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    Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
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    Service animals allowed
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    Public transportation options are available nearby
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    Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
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    Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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    Adult content and language
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What our experts say

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    Try a late-night snack at Jim's Steaks.
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    Check out the nearby Ghost Tours of Philadelphia.
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    Visit the Reading Terminal Market before the tour.
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    Bring a flashlight for a spooky atmosphere.
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    Plan to explore the Old City after the tour.

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