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Spirits of '76 Ghost Tour of Philadelphia

325 Chestnut Street (Cosi Restaurant), Philadelphia, PA 19106
215-525-1776
Ranked #15 of 47 tours in Philadelphia
4.0 of 5 stars 20 Reviews
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Owner description: 1 Part History, 2 Parts Haunt! Take Philly’s Best Ghost Tour and get a free glow stick souvenir! Travel the cobblestone streets of Old City to hear...... more » Owner description: 1 Part History, 2 Parts Haunt! Take Philly’s Best Ghost Tour and get a free glow stick souvenir! Travel the cobblestone streets of Old City to hear chilling stories about the Spirits of ‘76. Dare to visit more than 20 of “Philly’s Frights & Sights” on a 75 minute ghoulish outdoor walking journey through Historic and Haunted Philadelphia. Tour meets at Così Restaurant at 4th & Chestnut Streets. Reservations strongly recommended. Tours run April through November. « less
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Philadelphia, PA
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16 reviews 16 reviews
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34 helpful votes 34 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 1, 2012
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So much history in Philadelphia! Our guide did a great job telling "ghost stories" and was very informed. Enjoyed learning about the city and some of the more grim aspects. Definitely recommend. More

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Williamsport, PA
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed April 15, 2012

Great tour, very informative, and learned a lot about different historic spots. However...I brought a copy of the map with me that they have on their website and was a bit disappointed that quite a few spots listed on the map were completely skipped over (some we didn't even walk past at all, let alone hear anything about). On the... More

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usa1776Philadelphia, Owner at Spirits of '76 Ghost Tour of Philadelphia, responded to this review
April 17, 2012

Thanks so much for your review. I'd like to know what date/time you took the tour, as well as who your guide was. Could you also let me know which stops along the tour were skipped so I can look into this further? Anyway, I am glad you got some good pictures of orbs. We'd love you to post them... More

North Ridgeville, Ohio
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68 reviews 68 reviews
Reviews in 34 cities Reviews in 34 cities
39 helpful votes 39 helpful votes
2 of 5 stars Reviewed November 30, 2011

This tour really ruined our night. We had just gotten into town and went to our hotel to unpack for a bit before heading out for this tour. It was a rainy and cold night, but we had already purchased tickets so we decided to just go. The listing says that you meet at Così Restaurant, and when my husband... More

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Jenkintown, PA
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9 reviews 9 reviews
Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
16 helpful votes 16 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed November 19, 2011

I am a high school teacher who was persuaded by her class to take a trip on a Friday evening to see the "ghosts" of the revolution. It was a blast! The students and I were amazed at the historical background that you learn as well as the ghostie part. We traveled to over 20 spots and were entertained and... More

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Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed October 26, 2011

Our tour guide was awsome, and I caught some orbs. Check it out! More

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Burlington, New Jersey, United States
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed October 18, 2011

I live in South Jersey, and have taken several walking tours in Philly, including in Olde City. This was the first with a "ghostly" twist. Very informative, both historically, and potential paranormal sighting. Unfortunately, we did not have any experiences on the tour. Would have been nice if the gate to the cemetary on Pine St. had been unlocked, but... More

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Avondale, Pennsylvania
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7 reviews 7 reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed October 12, 2011

My son and I decided to come down to take the tour as we found the tickets on LivingSocial.com (the tour isn't free as stated above). It's pretty close to I-95, so getting there wasn't a problem. If you want to park near the Bourse on 4th, make sure you get there by 5 or so you can eat something... More

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Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
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57 reviews 57 reviews
Reviews in 12 cities Reviews in 12 cities
10 helpful votes 10 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed October 10, 2011
1
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I enjoyed this night out with my sister as a way to enjoy parts of the city that we typically ignore. We really liked the random facts that we learned about the city we live in that we never knew. It was cute, cheesy, and exactly what we expected. It was not scary, but we also did not expect it... More

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New Jersey, United States
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed October 3, 2011
1
person found this review helpful

This was a great tour! I've lived in South Jersey my entire life and have taken many historical tours of Philadelphia over the years. We visited some really different locations and I learned about a whole different side of our founding fathers. If you're into history with a ghostly spin, I would highly recommend this tour! More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed October 3, 2011

I had a great time on the tour. I have lived in Philadelphia my whole life and did not know some of the hidden history and sights. Guide was very knowledgeable and entertaining. Worth the money. More

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