Philadelphia Haunted Old City Self Guided Ghost Tour Game
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Is Philadelphia Haunted Old City Self Guided Ghost Tour Game worth booking?
Philadelphia Haunted Old City Self Guided Ghost Tour Game is a 1.5-hour experience in Philadelphia, United States, from $8 per person. It scores 53 out of 100 on the Outty Ranking, which we label “Worth a Look”. Cancellation is free up to 24 hours before the start time. Same-day spots are currently showing.
- Outty Ranking
- 53 / 100
- Rating
- Not yet rated
- Duration
- 1.5 hours
- From
- $8 per person
This is a self-guided exploration game where you'll be wandering the streets of Philadelphia and solving a paranormal case and hunting for ghosts. The file has been open since 1954. You, with your detective and observational skills, and a little help from the Questo app, will try to close it in 2 hours. The route starts at Benjamin Franklin's grave and takes you through 13 of Old City's darkest addresses. Your job is to find out what each ghost is still owed, and settle it. You'll discover dark stories like the first bank robbery in America, the surgeon who had bodies delivered in barrels after midnight, and the lunchtime park where 1,300 fever victims were buried in one year. Each location involves inspecting a real-world object and solving a challenge. Best after dark with your phone torch on. About 1.7 miles of walking, with unlimited breaks. Hints and 24/7 support if you get stuck. Perfect for Halloween or any night you're in the mood for creepy ghost stories.
What you get
About this experience
This is a self-guided exploration game where you'll be wandering the streets of Philadelphia and solving a paranormal case and hunting for ghosts. The file has been open since 1954. You, with your detective and observational skills, and a little help from the Questo app, will try to close it in 2 hours. The route starts at Benjamin Franklin's grave and takes you through 13 of Old City's darkest addresses. Your job is to find out what each ghost is still owed, and settle it. You'll discover dark stories like the first bank robbery in America, the surgeon who had bodies delivered in barrels after midnight, and the lunchtime park where 1,300 fever victims were buried in one year. Each location involves inspecting a real-world object and solving a challenge. Best after dark with your phone torch on. About 1.7 miles of walking, with unlimited breaks. Hints and 24/7 support if you get stuck. Perfect for Halloween or any night you're in the mood for creepy ghost stories.
What's included
Included
- Full availability: Every day of the year.
- Flexibility: start, take a break and continue at your own pace.
- Access to the self-guided city exploration game in the Questo app
Not included
- Live game master or physical guide
- Private transportation
- Meals
What you'll see and do
Christ Church Burial Ground
You'll start at the gate of Christ Church Burial Ground on Arch Street, where the app opens your case file and introduces the agent running it. Your first task will be to investigate the inscription above the gate and find a password. Once you solve it, you learn why people still throw pennies on Benjamin Franklin's grave, and what he thinks about it.
8 minutes here
Arch Street Meeting House
You'll walk down Arch Street to the Quaker meeting house and solve another challenge. You'll learn how many people lie under its neat lawn without a single headstone.
7 minutes here
Betsy Ross House
You'll stop at the flag house at 239 Arch Street and search for a sign to help you solve the next challenge. You'll learn how many times Betsy Ross has been moved, and why nobody can say whose bones are under her stone.
7 minutes here
Elfreth's Alley
You'll turn into Elfreth's Alley, the oldest continuously lived-in street in the country, and read what's hidden on its historical marker. You'll learn why it survived three hundred years and the story of the spy who was hanged there.
7 minutes here
Christ Church
You'll walk to Christ Church on 2nd Street and investigate the iron sign. You'll learn about the people in the vaults under the floor where Sunday services are still held.
6 minutes here
Franklin Court
You'll head to Franklin Court on Market Street and solve a riddle about the object on the wall above the post office's red gate. You'll learn why Franklin's fire company refused houses with trees in front, and who took those customers.
7 minutes here
Carpenters' Hall
You'll stop at Carpenters' Hall on Chestnut Street and complete a torn note from the text by the gate. You'll learn about the first bank robbery in American history, $160,000 taken from this very building.
7 minutes here
First Bank of the United States
You'll cross to the marble portico of the First Bank, unscramble a message and look up at the building to answer it. You'll learn how the robber got caught putting the money back into this bank under his own name.
7 minutes here
Powel House
You'll walk into Society Hill to Powel House and use a sign on site to name two of its famous guests. You'll learn about Peggy Shippen, who danced here at eighteen and insists she was no bystander to Benedict Arnold's treason.
7 minutes here
St. Peter's Episcopal Church
You'll stop at St Peter's, where almost nothing has changed since 1761, and find what's missing from your photo of its carved stone. You'll learn whose names are kept in a burial register that has survived 260 years.
6 minutes here
Physick House
You'll walk to the Hill-Physick House and use a punchcard on the text of its bronze plaque to find your answer. You'll learn what the Father of American surgery had delivered to his back yard after midnight, and why his wife left him.
7 minutes here
Old St. Mary Church
You'll solve a challenge someone buried in Old St Mary's churchyard. You'll learn why every respectable burial ground in the city turned people away, and where they ended up instead.
6 minutes here
Washington Square
You'll finish in Washington Square, where you'll turn the fragments you've collected into the word that leads to the last clue. You'll learn what this lunchtime park was for 88 years, and who kept watch over it with a lantern.
8 minutes here
Where it starts and ends
Meeting point
Philadelphia
The game starts at Christ Church Burial Ground. After booking, we'll message you a code and activation link. Activate with your own email, then log in to the Questo app with that email. No message? Open the Questo app, tap "Bought a quest somewhere else?" and enter your booking reference number.
Hotel pickup
No pickup: everyone meets at the start point.
Ends at
The game ends in Washington Square, at 6th and Walnut Street.
Before you book
- Cancellation
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
- Languages
- en
- Ticket
- Mobile Only
- Runs on
- Every day
- Group size
- Up to 30 travelers per booking
- Operated by
- Questo
Know before you go
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- A charged smartphone with internet is required to play the game in the Questo app
- Comfortable walking shoes are recommended
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Good to know
- Duration
- 1.5 hours
- Free cancellation
- Up to 24h before
- Minimum age to book
- All ages
- Availability
- Bookable today
- Runs on
- Every day
- Price range
- $8 to $12
- Hotel pickup
- No pickup, meet at start point
- Booked in 30 days
- 0
- Verdict
- Worth a Look
Who runs this experience
Operated by Questo, who run 335 experiences we rank across 154 cities, with an average Outty Ranking of 57.8.
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Philadelphia Haunted Old City Self Guided Ghost Tour Game: questions travelers ask
Practical detail on this experience, plus the wider planning questions for Philadelphia.
How much does Philadelphia Haunted Old City Self Guided Ghost Tour Game cost?
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Prices start at $8 per person. The final price depends on the date, the time slot and the number of travelers, and peak weekends in Philadelphia usually price higher than midweek mornings. Live pricing and remaining availability are confirmed on the booking screen before you pay.
How long does Philadelphia Haunted Old City Self Guided Ghost Tour Game take?
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Plan for about 1.5 hours from start to finish, not counting travel to the meeting point. Most travelers leave another 30 minutes on either side so the rest of the day in Philadelphia is not rushed.
Is Philadelphia Haunted Old City Self Guided Ghost Tour Game worth it?
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It holds an Outty Ranking of 53 out of 100, which we label "Worth a Look". That score blends traveler sentiment (0/5 across 0 reviews), the depth of that review evidence, recent booking momentum, value for money against comparable last minute in Philadelphia, and how flexible the cancellation terms are.
Can I cancel or reschedule Philadelphia Haunted Old City Self Guided Ghost Tour Game?
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Yes. Cancel free up to 24 hours before the start time for a full refund. Inside that window the booking is non-refundable, and no-shows are not refunded.
Is Philadelphia Haunted Old City Self Guided Ghost Tour Game suitable for kids and families?
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Yes, all ages are welcome. Families should still weigh the 1.5-hour running time, and strollers are easier on the earlier, quieter departures.
How far in advance should I book Philadelphia Haunted Old City Self Guided Ghost Tour Game?
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Around 0 people booked this in the last 30 days, so popular slots go early. Two to three weeks ahead is comfortable in shoulder season, while summer weekends and holidays in Philadelphia can sell out a month out. Same-day spots do open up when other travelers cancel, so it is worth checking if you are already in town.
What should I bring or wear?
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Bring photo ID, your booking confirmation on your phone, a refillable water bottle and comfortable shoes. Dress for the weather in Philadelphia and add a light layer if any part of the 1.5-hour experience runs outdoors or after sunset.
Where does Philadelphia Haunted Old City Self Guided Ghost Tour Game start and how do I get there?
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The exact meeting point and directions are on your voucher once you book, and they sit in central Philadelphia within reach of public transport. Arrive 15 minutes early: late arrivals are treated as no-shows by most operators.
What are the best things to do in Philadelphia?
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Philadelphia's core is walkable: Independence Hall and the Liberty Bell need timed entry, the mural arts programme runs the largest public art collection in the country, and the Reading Terminal and Italian Market food walks fill the middle of the day. Outty Ranking favours operators who secure Independence Hall tickets rather than sending you to the visitor centre queue. On Outty we rank every Philadelphia experience on the same 0 to 100 scale, and alongside this one the highest scorers right now include Revolution and the Founders: History Tour of Philadelphia, Dark Philly Adult Night Tour, Philadelphia Old City Historic Walking Tour with 10+ Top Sites. The city page groups everything into most popular, highest reviewed, last minute and family-friendly so you can build a day around what actually delivers.
When is the best time to visit Philadelphia?
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April to June and September to October, mild weather and open patios. Booking patterns follow the same curve: prices and queues climb in peak weeks, while shoulder season gives you better availability on the top-ranked experiences and more room to change plans.
How many days do you need in Philadelphia?
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Three full days covers the headline sights without sprinting. A workable rhythm is one anchor experience each morning, such as this one, an unhurried afternoon in a single neighborhood, then a food or nightlife booking in the evening. Five days lets you add a day trip outside the city.
Do I book through Outty or through the operator?
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Outty ranks and explains the experiences, then hands you to Viator to complete the booking with the operator directly. The price is the same as booking on Viator yourself, and Outty earns an affiliate commission on the referral, which is how the rankings stay free to read.
What is included in Philadelphia Haunted Old City Self Guided Ghost Tour Game?
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Included: Full availability: Every day of the year; Flexibility: start, take a break and continue at your own pace; and Access to the self-guided city exploration game in the Questo app. Not included: Live game master or physical guide; Private transportation; and Meals. Always check the voucher for the final list before you travel.
Where is the meeting point for Philadelphia Haunted Old City Self Guided Ghost Tour Game?
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The game starts at Christ Church Burial Ground. After booking, we'll message you a code and activation link. Activate with your own email, then log in to the Questo app with that email. No message? Open the Questo app. Hotel pickup is not included, so plan your own transport and arrive 15 minutes early.
What languages is Philadelphia Haunted Old City Self Guided Ghost Tour Game offered in?
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It runs in English. Pick your language when choosing a date and time, as not every departure runs in every language.
Will I get instant confirmation and a mobile ticket for Philadelphia Haunted Old City Self Guided Ghost Tour Game?
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Confirmation is sent by the operator after booking, usually within 48 hours; if it is not confirmed you are not charged. Mobile tickets are accepted, so you can show the voucher on your phone.
Is Philadelphia Haunted Old City Self Guided Ghost Tour Game wheelchair or stroller accessible?
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The operator notes: Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller. If accessibility is critical, contact the operator after booking to confirm arrangements for your date.
What happens to Philadelphia Haunted Old City Self Guided Ghost Tour Game if the weather is bad?
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It generally runs rain or shine, so dress for the forecast in Philadelphia. Standard cancellation terms apply: free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start.
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