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Philly Oktoberfest: Haunted Tavern Halloween Tour
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3 Ratings
Philadelphia
Celebrate Halloween and Oktoberfest with a spine-tingling twist! Join us for the Philly Oktoberfest: Haunted Tavern Halloween Tour and enjoy ghost stories, history, trivia games, and more.
Duration:
3 hours
Cancellation:
1 day
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Highlights
- Benjamin Franklin’s Grave - While most tours focus on Franklin’s kites, keys, and contributions to the Constitution, this tour delves into the lesser-known aspects of his life. Discover Franklin’s brewing activities, his advice on women, his connections to grave robbery, and other fascinating facets of this multifaceted Founding Father.
- Betsy Ross House - Visit the grave site and home of Betsy Ross, and hear captivating ghost stories.
- National Constitution Center - During the construction of the National Constitution Center, numerous bodies were unearthed and reburied in various plots across the city. This tour explores Native American rituals, burial practices, lore, and the haunted history of the area.
- Arch Street Meeting House - Learn about the witch trial that took place here, hear ghost stories, and discuss the thousands of bodies buried beneath the grounds and the house itself.
- City Tavern Restaurant - Explore a selection of haunted and culturally significant taverns in Old City Philadelphia. The City Tavern, frequented by numerous presidents and Founding Fathers in 1776, including Washington, Adams, Jefferson, Madison, and Monroe, is one of the highlights. Notable figures like Alexander Hamilton, Paul Revere, and Patrick Henry also dined and drank here.
- Independence Hall - The heart of early American democracy, where the Constitution of the United States was signed.
- The President’s House - The residence of George Washington and John Adams during their presidencies in Philadelphia.
- Christ Church - Discuss the burial grounds behind the church and the unfortunate incidents of people being accidentally buried alive.
- Christ Church Burial Ground - Visit the burial grounds where five Founding Fathers, including Benjamin Franklin, are interred. Learn about grave robbery, ghost stories, and Revolutionary Era tales of yellow fever and more.
What's Included
- Graves of Benjamin Franklin and Betsy Ross
- Oktoberfest Beer OR Seasonal Welcome Drink, and Snack
- History Teacher Tour Guide
- Witch-Trial Sites, Burial Grounds and Haunted History
What's Not Included
- Hot food and additional drinks
- Gratuities
Additional Information
Savor Oktoberfest beers and Halloween candy while listening to eerie narratives from history educators. Take part in tours of graveyards and pubs this Halloween for chilling accounts of witches and Native-American tombs in Revolutionary-era Philadelphia. Discover the origins of Oktoberfest and Halloween as you raise your glass to the apparitions of Old City’s haunted bars with trivia contests offering more beer and shots. Some nights will feature sessions with psychics and tarot card readings.
- Minimum age is 21 years
- Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
Location
Grim Philly Twilight Tours
Market Street
Meet your guide "outside" the Market Street doors of the Independence Visitor Center, 599 Market Street. We are located in the heart of the historic district across the street from The Liberty Bell and Independence Hall.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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Robert
Oct 21, 2019
Agreat fun time in Old Town - The tour was very interesting and informational. Lance did a wonderful job. The tour really started rolling once we entered the pub crawl phase!!
I highly recommend the tour!
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Ali
Oct 18, 2015
Awesome Tour Guide. Just wish there... - <p>Awesome Tour Guide. Just wish there was a little more info on our trip on scary things! Snacks were poor at bars candy corn and popcorn. However still had a great time.</p>
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Katherine
Oct 27, 2015
tour guide was 25 minutes late had... - <p>tour guide was 25 minutes late had not been advised he had this tour to lead. First bar was smoky. Austin, the guide, was very well-spoken and knowledgable. Made me want to do a tour of the old section of town in general.</p>
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