The Candlelight Ghost Tour
In short: Philadelphia Ghost Tour by Candlelight is an evening walk of about 90 minutes in English, led by a costumed guide by candlelight. It meets at Signers Garden, 5th & Chestnut Streets, and passes through Independence National Historical Park, Old City and Society Hill. The listing does not mention the Liberty Bell. It is listed as wheelchair accessible and “appropriate for all ages”.
What it is
A storytelling walk after dark in the historic district. The listing says the stories are “based on the book Ghost Stories of Philadelphia”, told by a guide in costume carrying candlelight.
The route, as the listing describes it
- Signers Garden, 5th & Chestnut Streets: the meeting point.
- Independence National Historical Park.
- Old City.
- Society Hill.
- Old Pine Street cemetery.
Along the way the listing mentions tales about Independence Hall, Washington Square and City Tavern. It gives these areas and places without timings, so the list above is not a timed route.
What it shows of the bell
The listing does not mention the Liberty Bell, so this page does not claim a stop there. The Liberty Bell Center closes at 5 pm (NPS), and this is listed as an evening walk. The bell can still be seen through the large windows on Chestnut Street at any hour, according to Visit Philadelphia; seeing it without the line explains where.
Who it suits
Visitors who have seen the historic sights by day and want an evening plan in the same streets, with stories rather than dates. The listing calls it appropriate for all ages and marks it as wheelchair accessible.
What travellers mention
Scott from the US mentions great stories. Michelle from the US describes the guide as knowledgeable and theatrical.
Practicalities
Included
- Walking tour
- Costumed guide by candlelight
Not included
- Not stated in the listing
Start times: check the calendar in the booking widget. The listing asks participants to arrive 5 minutes early at Signers Garden. Best time to visit covers seeing the bell at different times of day.
A daytime visit inside the Liberty Bell Center and this walk in the evening fit on the same day, since they happen at different hours in the same park.
Two alternatives
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Walk + museum demoPhiladelphia: History, Highlights & Revolution Walking Tour
Frequently asked questions
Does the ghost tour stop at the Liberty Bell?
The listing does not mention the Liberty Bell. The bell can be seen through the Chestnut Street windows at any hour, per Visit Philadelphia; seeing it without the line explains.
Is the ghost tour suitable for children?
The listing describes it as “appropriate for all ages”. Which tour covers what each listing says about children.
Where does the ghost tour meet?
At Signers Garden, 5th & Chestnut Streets, according to the listing, which asks participants to arrive 5 minutes early.