Explore Old City Philadelphia Ghost & Grave Tour
Walk Old City’s forgotten grave sites and hear the stories beneath Philadelphia’s streets
Highlights
- Explore forgotten burial grounds hidden beneath streets, buildings, and parking lots
- Hear stories sparked by unexpected discoveries made during city digging
- Walk through Old City Philadelphia with a focus on buried history
- Meet at Washington Square Park by the Tomb of the Unknown Flags
- Prepare for rain or shine conditions and cooler evening temperatures
Cancellation Policy
Full refund with 24 hours notice of cancellation. Full refund if the operator cancels due to weather or other unforeseen circumstances. No-shows will be charged the full price.
FAQs
Bring water and wear good walking shoes.
The tour runs rain or shine. It can get chilly in the evenings, so dress for the weather.
Meet in Washington Square Park by the Tomb of the Unknown Flags.
Meeting details
210 Washington Square, Philadelphia, PA 19106
More about Washington Square
Washington Square sits quietly in the heart of Old City Philadelphia, a leafy green oasis that hides one of the most poignant stories in American history beneath its lawns and pathways. What looks today like a peaceful urban park was once a potter's field, the final resting place for thousands of soldiers from the Revolutionary War and countless yellow fever victims who perished during the epidemics that swept the young nation's capital. Washington Square is a centerpiece of the Philadelphia's Forgotten Dead tour, a walking experience that peels back the layers of this historic city to reveal the lives, losses, and legacies buried just beneath your feet.
As you arrive at Washington Square, your guide brings the ground to life with stories of the unmarked graves below, the Tomb of the Unknown Revolutionary War Soldier, and the eternal flame that honors those who fought for American independence. You will hear how the square evolved from a burial ground into a public park, and why so many Philadelphians passed through its gates over the centuries without realizing what lay beneath. The contrast between the calm shade of the trees overhead and the weight of history underfoot is what makes Washington Square such a powerful stop on this tour, setting the tone for the other forgotten sites you will visit throughout Old City.
This experience is ideal for history buffs, curious travelers, and anyone who prefers their sightseeing with depth and a touch of the unexpected. Families with older children, solo explorers, and couples looking for something more meaningful than a standard city walk will find Washington Square especially memorable, since it rewards slow looking and thoughtful listening. If you want to understand Philadelphia beyond the Liberty Bell and Independence Hall, the stories waiting at Washington Square are the perfect place to begin.