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This adult night tour is not for the faint of heart. Developed by a local university professor well-versed in the dark side of Philadelphia, this tour covers all of the sightseeing of the Revolutionary War Period in Philadelphia including Alexander Hamilton's home, The Liberty Bell, Independence Hall and more. And, all of the R-rated sites and stories not suitable for children too. Follow your local guide as you learn about vampires, sex, ghosts, and more on this fascinating tour under moonlight.
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
We meet directly "outside" the Market Street doors of the Independence Visitor Center, 599 Market Street, Philadelphia Pa 19106. We are located across the street from The Liberty Bell and Independence Hall in Philadelphia's Old City Historic District.
ALEXANDER HAMILTON's home site across the street from the Merchant's Exchange Building is where we end, overlooking the back gardens of The City Tavern...south of Second Street and at the edge of Welcome Park at the corner of Second Street and Walnut Street.
Itinerary
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1Liberty Bell Center
Not your typical Liberty Bell, this Dark Philly Adult Night Tour nonetheless traverses the path's of our Founding Fathers and doubles as a historical and sightseeing tour that includes mature-audience content and ghost stories. We walk directly up to The Liberty Bell and will discuss its history, damage, and significance in American history and as an icon of These United States.
5 minutes • Admission ticket free -
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Independence Hall where the Declaration and Constitution were signed sits directly across the street from a known brothel and den of iniquity in where statesman and sports alike were known to frequent. Contextualizing debates for independence, the war, and founding of The United States with baser urges, philandering, and the sex industry in 1776 is what you will here in this location.
15 minutes • Admission ticket free -
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The home lived in by George Washington, John Adams, (and Benedict Arnold) was not always revered the way it is today. Contextualized on this site will be the presidencies and military governorship occurring on this spot, along with darker histories of the location both during and after the revolutionary period; including the significance of archaeological excavations to the revelations.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
4Congress Hall
Significant for the inaugurations two American President's and early debates of our young nation while Philadelphia was America's capital...information on this site will flesh out the darker aspects of those men who sat in congress and senate here. We have a daytime tour exploring the rosier side of our founders. This tour is not that. And explores the darker side of America's founding by imperfect men, flawed and motivated (on occasion) by self-interest and lust.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
5
Thousands of American Traitors were executed here by the British Crowne and buried in mass graves on this site. We visit them, contextualize the suffering, and retell the ghost stories and haunted lore here.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
6
Walnut Street PRISON will be visited here.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
(Pass by)
Haunted tales of ghosts will be told here at this site which dates back to the colonial era.
Admission ticket free -
7
ALEXANDER HAMILTON'S HOME site where he lived here in Philadelphia will be visited along with the Merchants Exchange Building which sites across the street. We discuss here less known facets of The Founder's personality, his often troubling relations with other Founding Fathers, and the affairs in which he engaged.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
(Pass by)
Haunted tales and ghost stories will be told about this bank which was pushed for by Alexander Hamilton
Admission ticket free -
(Pass by)
Tales of ghosts and duels will be told here at this site which was pushed for by Alexander Hamilton
Admission ticket free -
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Founded by Benjamin Franklin and home to University of Pennsylvania surgical students; we retell the haunting history of the location including ghost lore of the structure. Grave robbery and bizarre medical practices of the eighteenth century also are explored.
5 minutes • Admission ticket free -
(Pass by)
Home of future first lady Dolly Madison
Admission ticket free -
(Pass by)
Tales of yellow fever and apparitions
Admission ticket free
Additional info
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Additional info
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Adult content and language
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Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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Cancellation Policy
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
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You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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