Philadelphia 2.5-Hour True Crime and History Walking Tour
by Grim Philly Twilight Tours
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✓Confirmation before Wed, 9 Sept - card's only charged if it's a yes. If it's a no, still time to book on Viator.
Book on Viator Confirmed right away, but you pay full price.$88Overview
Philadelphia offers a mix of American history and true crime stories in this 2.5-hour walking tour. The tour visits key historic locations including the Betsy Ross House, Christ Church, Elfreth's Alley, and Benjamin Franklin's Grave. It also includes stops at Independence Hall and the original President's House where George Washington and John Adams lived. Led by college professors or history teachers, the guide shares accounts of local serial killers such as the Corpse Collector, Frankfort Slasher, and H.H. Holmes alongside the historical commentary. The tour concludes with a complimentary beverage. This walking tour covers multiple historic sites in Old Philadelphia combined with true crime narratives and does not include hotel pickup or food and drinks.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Betsy Ross House
This stop features the Betsy Ross House where visitors learn about its role in Philadelphia's history. The tour includes stories about true crime figures such as the Corpse Collector, the Frankfort Slasher, and H.H. Holmes. This is part of the 2.5-hour walking tour.
15 min
Benjamin Franklin's Grave
Visitors stop at Benjamin Franklin's Grave to hear details about the founding father and related historic topics. This visit is included in the 2.5-hour walking tour.
20 min
Independence Hall
Guests see Independence Hall, the site where the United States Constitution was signed.
Elfreth's Alley
The group walks through Elfreth's Alley, a historic street in Old Philadelphia, spending about 15 minutes here while learning about its history during the 2.5-hour walking tour.
15 min
Christ Church
The tour includes a 15-minute stop at Christ Church, a significant historic church in Philadelphia, as part of the 2.5-hour walking tour.
15 min
Arch Street Meeting House
Visitors spend about 15 minutes at the Arch Street Meeting House, another historic site featured within the 2.5-hour walking tour.
15 min
The President's House
The tour passes by the original President's House, where George Washington and John Adams served as presidents.
Arch Street Meeting House
The Arch Street Meeting House is visited again for an additional 15-minute stop during the 2.5-hour walking tour.
15 min
Grim Philly Twilight Tours
This stop presents the darker aspects of Philadelphia's history with accounts of serial killers and other true crime stories, included in the 2.5-hour walking tour.
Tombs of Declaration Signers
The tour concludes with a 25-minute visit to the tombs of several signers of the Declaration of Independence and the Constitution, including Benjamin Franklin.
25 min
Meeting point
Across the street from Independence Hall and The Liberty Bell. "Outside" the Market Street doors of the Independence Visitor Center.
End point
Inside a cultural tavern for a complimentary beverage or sampling.
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.
Additional info
Philadelphia 2.5-Hour True Crime and History Walking Tour
by Grim Philly Twilight Tours
Choose from 2 available options
How do you want to book?
✓Confirmation before Wed, 9 Sept - card's only charged if it's a yes. If it's a no, still time to book on Viator.
Book on Viator Confirmed right away, but you pay full price.$88Overview
Philadelphia offers a mix of American history and true crime stories in this 2.5-hour walking tour. The tour visits key historic locations including the Betsy Ross House, Christ Church, Elfreth's Alley, and Benjamin Franklin's Grave. It also includes stops at Independence Hall and the original President's House where George Washington and John Adams lived. Led by college professors or history teachers, the guide shares accounts of local serial killers such as the Corpse Collector, Frankfort Slasher, and H.H. Holmes alongside the historical commentary. The tour concludes with a complimentary beverage. This walking tour covers multiple historic sites in Old Philadelphia combined with true crime narratives and does not include hotel pickup or food and drinks.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Betsy Ross House
This stop features the Betsy Ross House where visitors learn about its role in Philadelphia's history. The tour includes stories about true crime figures such as the Corpse Collector, the Frankfort Slasher, and H.H. Holmes. This is part of the 2.5-hour walking tour.
15 min
Benjamin Franklin's Grave
Visitors stop at Benjamin Franklin's Grave to hear details about the founding father and related historic topics. This visit is included in the 2.5-hour walking tour.
20 min
Independence Hall
Guests see Independence Hall, the site where the United States Constitution was signed.
Elfreth's Alley
The group walks through Elfreth's Alley, a historic street in Old Philadelphia, spending about 15 minutes here while learning about its history during the 2.5-hour walking tour.
15 min
Christ Church
The tour includes a 15-minute stop at Christ Church, a significant historic church in Philadelphia, as part of the 2.5-hour walking tour.
15 min
Arch Street Meeting House
Visitors spend about 15 minutes at the Arch Street Meeting House, another historic site featured within the 2.5-hour walking tour.
15 min
The President's House
The tour passes by the original President's House, where George Washington and John Adams served as presidents.
Arch Street Meeting House
The Arch Street Meeting House is visited again for an additional 15-minute stop during the 2.5-hour walking tour.
15 min
Grim Philly Twilight Tours
This stop presents the darker aspects of Philadelphia's history with accounts of serial killers and other true crime stories, included in the 2.5-hour walking tour.
Tombs of Declaration Signers
The tour concludes with a 25-minute visit to the tombs of several signers of the Declaration of Independence and the Constitution, including Benjamin Franklin.
25 min
Meeting point
Across the street from Independence Hall and The Liberty Bell. "Outside" the Market Street doors of the Independence Visitor Center.
End point
Inside a cultural tavern for a complimentary beverage or sampling.
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.