Philly Oktoberfest Halloween and Haunted Tavern Tour
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Philly Oktoberfest Halloween and Haunted Tavern Tour
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Philly Oktoberfest Halloween and Haunted Tavern Tour

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Stop At: Benjamin Franklin's Grave, 5th and Arch Streets, Philadelphia, PA 19106

Kites, Keys, and The Constitution are discussed on most tours that cover Benjamin Franklin. They will not be discussed here. We discuss instead the most interesting and less told facets of this complex and interesting Founding Father. Franklin's brewing activities, advise on woman, connections to grave robbery, and other surprising but true complexities of this intriguing personality will be explored.

Duration: 10 minutes

Stop At: Betsy Ross House, 239 Arch St, Philadelphia, PA 19106-1999

The Grave site and home of Betsy Ross will be visited. Ghost stories will be told.

Duration: 10 minutes

Stop At: National Constitution Center, 525 Arch St Independence Mall, Philadelphia, PA 19106-1595

When ground was broke for construction of the National Constitution Center numerous bodies were discovered and re-interred to other burial plots across the city. We discuss here Native American ritual, burial practices, lore, and haunted history of the area.

Duration: 10 minutes

Stop At: Quaker Meeting House, 4th & Arch Streets, Philadelphia, PA 19106

The witch trial that happened here will be discussed. Ghost stories will be told. The thousands of bodies buried under the grounds here and house itself will be discussed.

Duration: 15 minutes

Stop At: City Tavern Restaurant, 138 S 2nd St, Philadelphia, PA 19106, USA

Numerous haunted taverns, German taverns, and other taverns chosen for their cultural significance in Old City Philadelphia are on our possible list to visit. The City Tavern is one of the haunted taverns on that list that was frequented by numerous presidents and Founding Fathers of the USA in 1776 including future presidents Washington, Adams, Jefferson, Madison, and Monroe. Alexander Hamilton, Paul Revere, Patrick Henry, and others ate and drank here often.

Duration: 45 minutes

Pass By: Independence Hall, Chestnut Street between 5th and 6th Streets, Philadelphia, PA 19106

The center of early American democracy; where the Constitution of the United States was signed.

Pass By: The President's House, 6th and Market Streets, Philadelphia, PA 19106

Home lived in by George Washington and John Adams during their presidencies in Philadelphia.

Stop At: Christ Church, 20 N American St On 2nd, Above Market Street, Philadelphia, PA 19106-4592

The burial grounds behind The Church will be discussed. The accidental burying alive of people mistakenly will be covered.

Duration: 10 minutes

Stop At: Christ Church Burial Ground, 340 N 5th St, Philadelphia, PA 19106, USA

We visit the burial grounds were 5 Founding Father's of the United States are buried including Benjamin Franklin to discuss grave robbery, ghosts, and Revolutionary Era tales of yellow fever and more.

Duration: 10 minutes

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Included
  • Witch-Trial Sites, Burial Grounds and Haunted History
  • Graves of Benjamin Franklin and Betsy Ross
  • Oktoberfest Beer OR Seasonal Welcome Drink, and Snack
  • History Teacher Tour Guide
Not included
  • Hot food and additional drinks
  • Gratuities
Additional
  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
  • Minimum age is 21 years
  • Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Service animals allowed
  • Near public transportation
  • Most travelers can participate
  • This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 45 travelers
Features
Cultural
70%
Original
60%
Tourism
50%
Reviews
3.0
2
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Katherine H
2 | 2015-10-27

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.

Anonymous
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Philadelphia

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