Philadelphia's Famous Ghosts Self Guided Walking Tour

This chilling Philadelphia ghost tour blends real history with documented hauntings across Old City’s most iconic locations.

• Washington Square (Potter’s Field)
  Walk through a peaceful park built over mass graves where whispers, apparitions, and the lantern-bearing spirit “Leah” are still reported

• Independence Hall After Dark
  See where founding fathers may never have left—Franklin, Washington, and even Benedict Arnold are said to linger in the Assembly Room.

• First Bank of the United States
  A hotspot for paranormal activity, where Alexander Hamilton’s restless spirit is believed to roam the halls.

• Powel House
  A historic home filled with sightings—phantom hosts, mysterious figures, and echoes of 18th-century gatherings.

• City Tavern Spirits
  Experience the eerie presence of a ghostly bride and a devoted waiter who never left his post.

• Thomas Bond House (Haunted B&B)
  One of the most active haunted homes in the city, where guests report shadow figures and unexplained encounters.

• Elfreth’s Alley at Night
  America’s oldest residential street becomes something far darker after sunset, with reports of whispers and shadowy figures.

• Betsy Ross House
  A sorrowful spirit tied to tragedy and loss is said to appear in windows and darkened rooms.

• Benjamin Franklin’s Grave
  End your journey at one of the most famous haunted sites in Philadelphia, where Franklin’s spirit is still said to roam.

This is one of the most immersive Philadelphia self guided walking tours—and one of the most unsettling.