True Crime Philadelphia and History Tour | 2 hours 30 minutes

349 Reviews | Philadelphia
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Adult True Crime with Cemetery
2 Adults x $44.00
$88.00
Approx Total
$88.00
Adult Only, Includes Cemetery

Inclusions / Exclusions

  • Mobile ticket
  • Offered in: English
  • Serial Killer Tales AND Historic Sightseeing in One
  • Betsy Ross House, Christ Church, Elfreth's Alley, Benjamin Franklin's Grave Sites will be Visited
  • History Teacher Tour Guide
  • Gratuities
  • Food and drinks
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off

Overview

Join a tour of unconventional sightseeing off the beaten path. Experience the Betsy Ross House, Christ Church, Elfreth's Alley, Benjamin Franklin's Grave, and numerous historic sites in Old Philly. And enjoy tales of serial slayings and psychopathic killers such as the Corpse Collector, Frankfort Slasher, and H.H. Holmes. 2.5-hour walking tour led by college professors or history teachers and is not your typical Liberty Bell Tour!

Meeting points

Across the street from Independence Hall and The Liberty Bell. "Outside" the Market Street doors of the Independence Visitor Center.

End point

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Inside a cultural tavern for a complimentary beverage or sampling.

Itinerary

  • Betsy Ross House

    Join a tour of unconventional sightseeing off the beaten path. Guests will see the Betsy Ross House, Christ Church, Elfreth's Alley, Benjamin Franklin's Grave, and numerous other historic sites in Old Philly. They will also enjoy tales of serial slayings and psychopathic killers such as the Corpse Collector, the Frankfort Slasher, and H.H. Holmes. 2.5-hour walking tour led by college professors or history teachers and is not your typical Liberty Bell Tour! Tour ends with a complimentary beverage.

    15 minutes

  • Benjamin Franklin's Grave

    Join a tour of unconventional sightseeing off the beaten path. Guests will see the Betsy Ross House, Christ Church, Elfreth's Alley, Benjamin Franklin's Grave, and numerous other historic sites in Old Philly. They will also enjoy tales of serial slayings and psychopathic killers such as the Corpse Collector, the Frankfort Slasher, and H.H. Holmes. 2.5-hour walking tour led by college professors or history teachers and is not your typical Liberty Bell Tour! Tour ends with a complimentary beverage.

    20 minutes

  • Independence Hall (Pass By)

    Independence Hall where the Constitution of the United States was signed.

  • Elfreth's Alley

    Join a tour of unconventional sightseeing off the beaten path. Guests will see the Betsy Ross House, Christ Church, Elfreth's Alley, Benjamin Franklin's Grave, and numerous other historic sites in Old Philly. They will also enjoy tales of serial slayings and psychopathic killers such as the Corpse Collector, the Frankfort Slasher, and H.H. Holmes. 2.5-hour walking tour led by college professors or history teachers and is not your typical Liberty Bell Tour! Tour ends with a complimentary beverage.

    15 minutes

  • Christ Church

    Join a tour of unconventional sightseeing off the beaten path. Guests will see the Betsy Ross House, Christ Church, Elfreth's Alley, Benjamin Franklin's Grave, and numerous other historic sites in Old Philly. They will also enjoy tales of serial slayings and psychopathic killers such as the Corpse Collector, the Frankfort Slasher, and H.H. Holmes. 2.5-hour walking tour led by college professors or history teachers and is not your typical Liberty Bell Tour! Tour ends with a complimentary beverage.

    15 minutes

  • Arch Street Meeting House

    Join a tour of unconventional sightseeing off the beaten path. Guests will see the Betsy Ross House, Christ Church, Elfreth's Alley, Benjamin Franklin's Grave, and numerous other historic sites in Old Philly. They will also enjoy tales of serial slayings and psychopathic killers such as the Corpse Collector, the Frankfort Slasher, and H.H. Holmes. 2.5-hour walking tour led by college professors or history teachers and is not your typical Liberty Bell Tour! Tour ends with a complimentary beverage.

    15 minutes

  • The President's House (Pass By)

    Original White House where George Washington and John Adams served their presidencies

  • Arch Street Meeting House

    Join a tour of unconventional sightseeing off the beaten path. Guests will see the Betsy Ross House, Christ Church, Elfreth's Alley, Benjamin Franklin's Grave, and numerous other historic sites in Old Philly. They will also enjoy tales of serial slayings and psychopathic killers such as the Corpse Collector, the Frankfort Slasher, and H.H. Holmes. 2.5-hour walking tour led by college professors or history teachers and is not your typical Liberty Bell Tour! Tour ends with a complimentary beverage.

    15 minutes

  • Grim Philly Twilight Tours (Pass By)

    Join a tour of unconventional sightseeing off the beaten path. Guests will see the Betsy Ross House, Christ Church, Elfreth's Alley, Benjamin Franklin's Grave, and numerous other historic sites in Old Philly. They will also enjoy tales of serial slayings and psychopathic killers such as the Corpse Collector, the Frankfort Slasher, and H.H. Holmes. 2.5-hour walking tour led by college professors or history teachers and is not your typical Liberty Bell Tour! Tour ends with a complimentary beverage.

  • N/A

    Visit the tombs of numerous signers of the Declaration of Independence and the Constitution of the United States including Benjamin Franklin and others.

    25 minutes

Sample Menu

Additional Info

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Children should be accompanied by an adult due to adult content on the tour
  • Saturdays are adults only

Free Cancellation

June 13100% refund
June 14No refund

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

  • 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.
  • Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
  • 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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4.9

349 reviews

Total review count and overall rating based on Viator and Tripadvisor reviews
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Showing 1-5 of 329 reviews with 5 stars

Blood, gore, murder - interspersed with comedy!

Published on Jan, 2025

Blood, gore, kidnapping, ransom notes, inspiration of house of horrors..and obviously serial killers (male and female!). This tour has it all. Its definitely NOT for the fainthearted. The tour guides are super knowledgeable- rolling off facts and figures- most of which you can look up on authentic websites and cross reference. Obviously interlaced with lots of humour- thoroughly enjoyed it!

Higly

Published on Jan, 2025

It was a really good experience i really recomended. My family and I highly recomended. I love it so much. And I learn a lot of new stuff.

True Crime and History walk

Published on Jan, 2025

We had a great time on this tour. Our guide Ted knows his stuff and has a great sense of humor. We would totally try some of their other tours too.

Great tour

Published on Jan, 2025

TED was amazing and had so much knowledge that was above and beyond! The tour was great other than rainy. There was so much beyond what I already knew. It was amazing.

Lots of interesting stuff to hear!

Published on Jan, 2025

Had a really fun time on a cold and blustery day. Learned about real Philadelphia history and saw a lot of old city which was really nice. Great and informative guide.

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