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Ghost Tour / Walking Tour

Ghost Tour of Philadelphia

A Candlelight Walking Tour Through Independence Park, Old City, and Society Hill Since 1995

5th & Chestnut Sts (Signers' Garden), Philadelphia, PA 19106

Wheelchair Accessible Research-Backed · 2 sources

Research updated September 2026

Age

Under 18 must be accompanied by an adult

Cost

$$

$28 per person; $18 for ages 4-12. All tickets sold in advance online or by phone; non-refundable.

Access

Wheelchair OK

An outdoor candlelight walking tour through Independence National Historical Park, Old City, and Society Hill's back streets and gardens.

Equipment

Photos OK

ApparitionsUnexplained SoundsFeelings of Being Watched

The operator's marketing describes the Powel House and Hill-Physick House as among the most haunted sites in Society Hill, visited as part of the tour's indoor stops, alongside outdoor stories tied to the Strangers' Burial Ground. Separately, the operator's site describes the USS Olympia -- a Spanish-American War-era cruiser docked at Penn's Landing, commissioned in 1895 -- as reportedly cursed by sailors who served aboard it, naming a figure called 'Gunner Johnson' as the ship's most frequently reported ghost.

All of this is the tour operator's own marketing material, describing what the tour and its related programming cover, not an independently verified claim by HauntBound.

Notable Entities

Gunner Johnson (operator's name for a reported USS Olympia ghost)

Media Appearances

  • Fodor's
  • Lonely Planet
  • Moon Travel Guides
  • 6abc's Halloween Haunts
  • Visit Philadelphia

Plan Your Visit

2 ways to experience
Walking Tour Booking Required

Ghost Tour of Philadelphia (Nightly Candlelight Walking Tour)

A 75-90 minute costumed, candlelight walking tour through Independence National Historical Park, Old City, and Society Hill, telling stories tied to Independence Hall, Washington Square, Powel House, and City Tavern. Departs from Signers' Garden at 5th and Chestnut Streets.

Days:
Nightly March-November; weekends December-February
Age:
Under 18 must be accompanied by an adult
Year-round· verified September 2026 Book this experience
other Booking Required

Private and Group Tours

Private tours for one or more guests are available any night by calling 215-413-1997. Group tours are available year-round with flexible starting times; group rates are available for groups of 15 or more. Group contact: 610-587-8308.

Days:
Year-round, by arrangement
Age:
Under 18 must be accompanied by an adult
By appointment· verified September 2026 Check availability

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Stops on this tour

  1. 1
    Signers' Garden

    Meeting and departure point, at 5th and Chestnut Streets.

  2. 2
    Independence Hall

    Named stop featured in the tour's storytelling.

  3. 3
    Washington Square

    Named stop featured in the tour's storytelling.

  4. 4
    Powel House

    Named stop, described by the operator as one of the most haunted sites in Society Hill.

  5. 5
    Hill-Physick House

    Named stop, described by the operator as one of the most haunted sites in Society Hill.

  6. 6
    City Tavern

    Named stop referenced in the tour's storytelling; no independent HauntBound venue page exists for this site.

  7. 7
    USS Olympia

    Referenced on the operator's site as the 'Cruiser Olympia,' docked at Penn's Landing; operator names a reported ghost, 'Gunner Johnson.'

Sources & Further Reading

Every HauntBound history is researched from documented sources. We clearly separate verified historical fact from paranormal folklore.

  1. 1.ghosttour.com/philadelphia.html
  2. 2.ghosttour.com/hauntedphiladelphia.html

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Ghost Tour of Philadelphia family-friendly?
Discounted tickets for ages 4-12. Discusses historic plague and death in storytelling form without graphic content. Overall family fit: High.
How much does it cost to visit Ghost Tour of Philadelphia?
$28 per person; $18 for ages 4-12. All tickets sold in advance online or by phone; non-refundable.
Do I need to book in advance?
Yes, reservations are required. All public tickets sold in advance; buy online or call 215-413-1997. Private tours for one or more guests any night: call 215-413-1997. Alternate phone: 215-413-7000. Group tours have flexible starting times year-round; group rates are available for groups of 15 or more; group contact: 610-587-8308.
Is Ghost Tour of Philadelphia wheelchair accessible?
Yes, Ghost Tour of Philadelphia is wheelchair accessible. Terrain: An outdoor candlelight walking tour through Independence National Historical Park, Old City, and Society Hill's back streets and gardens..