Philadelphia Trip Overview
Our tour will take you through Philadelphia’s Old City – home to some of America’s oldest and most haunted buildings, roads, and monuments in the nation. “Old City” refers to the area of Philadelphia that was first established as a colony, an area that saw much strife, war, and hardships as the newly formed America fought for its independence. Old City Philadelphia has been continuously inhabited since 1702, making it the oldest residential area in the country – with some residents never really leaving.
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Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
Starts: Philadelphia, United States
Trip Category: Cultural & Theme Tours >> Historical & Heritage Tours
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What to Expect When Visiting Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States
Our tour will take you through Philadelphia’s Old City – home to some of America’s oldest and most haunted buildings, roads, and monuments in the nation. “Old City” refers to the area of Philadelphia that was first established as a colony, an area that saw much strife, war, and hardships as the newly formed America fought for its independence. Old City Philadelphia has been continuously inhabited since 1702, making it the oldest residential area in the country – with some residents never really leaving.
Itinerary
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Stop At: Tomb of the Unknown Soldier of the American Revolution, Washington Square, Philadelphia, PA 19106
Hear about the spirits of the more than 2,000 Revolutionary War soldiers whose final resting place is beneath Washington Square.
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Independence Hall, Chestnut Street between 5th and 6th Streets, Philadelphia, PA 19106
View the Georgian architecture of Independence Hall and hear stories of the ghosts of one of our Founding Fathers who spent a lot of time inside Independence Hall and apparently never left.
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Liberty Bell Center, 6th Street Between Market and Chestnut Streets, Philadelphia, PA 19106
Learn about the supposed curse on one of America’s symbols of freedom.
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: American Philosophical Society Museum, 104 S 5th St, Philadelphia, PA 19106-3387
Learn about the Library founded by Benjamin Franklin that he has only been able to visit in death.
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: First Bank of the United States, 302 S 3rd St, Philadelphia, PA 19106-4229
Hear about the ghost of Alexander Hamilton, who haunted the bank he helped create after leaving his wife with massive debts.
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Bishop White House, 309 Walnut St., Philadelphia, PA 19106
Learn about one of Philadelphia’s most respected clergymen and his family’s tragic experiences in this very house.
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Old St. Joseph’s Church, 321 Willings Aly, Philadelphia, PA 19106-3897
Hear the tale of acts of jealousy from beyond the grave.
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Old St. Mary’s Church, 252 S 4th St, Philadelphia, PA 19106-3722
Hear about the Patrick, lost at sea, who comes to try to bring some peace to his brother, who was distressed by his loss.
Duration: 10 minutes
