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For more information, read our privacy statement. History 1 Wishlist 0 Log in. See gallery. Experience the grim side of Philadelphia's colonial history. Hear dark tales of death and disease, risque romps in brothels, and sadistic torture.
Visit prison, execution, and mass grave sites in this 90 minute tour of the ghostly and macabre. Duration 90 minutes. Printed or mobile voucher accepted. Instant confirmation. Live tour guide. Free cancellation up to 24 hours before activity starts. Check availability Update.
Experience Highlights. Take part in an alternative history tour voted the best in Philadelphia Obtain unique insight into the darker and seedier aspects of Philadelphia's history Visit the sites of former brothels, burial grounds, and the first bank robbery in the US Enjoy a tour created by university professor Joe Wojie who spent 1 year researching the facts Learn about vampires, pirates, and ghosts, ingrained in the roots of Philadelphia's history.
Experience the grim history of Philadelphia on this urban adventure beginning at the sites where the seeds of political change were sown. Descend into the sites of former brothels, mass burial grounds, and polluted prisons, stepping on salvaged streets where pirates roamed freely with the founding fathers. Historian and professor Joe Wojie or one of his expert guides will lead you on a tour that explores the grim realities of colonial America and the legends and traditions they inspired.
