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Philadelphia: Ghosts of Historic District & Founding Fathers Tales
Philadelphia: Ghosts of Historic District & Founding Fathers Tales★★★★★★★★★★ 4.62 (237)1h 30mYou walk the shadowy streets of Philadelphia's Historic District hearing true stories of restless spirits tied to the Founding Fathers and the people whose lives unfolded in these buildings. The tour hits the Bishop White House, Benjamin Franklin's building, and Independence Hall's second floor—each with its own haunting. All entry fees are included, and the evening timing means the atmosphere does the heavy lifting. Book ahead if you're bringing a group of ten or more.Is it for me?Pick this if you want history and atmosphere mixed together without having to research which buildings matter—the tour connects the hauntings to actual events and people, which is what makes it stick with kids and adults alike.Free cancellationMost bookedKids −40%fromUS$ 25View ›
Philadelphia: Donut Tour & Reading Terminal Market
Philadelphia: Donut Tour & Reading Terminal Market★★★★★★★★★★ 4.92 (224)2hYou walk through Philadelphia's food history with a local guide, starting at Dottie's Donuts and moving through the city center to Reading Terminal Market, where you grab a pretzel and learn about the German and Amish traditions that shaped the region. Two stops at different donut shops — Mochinut and Beiler's — bookend the morning, with the historic market as the centerpiece. The guide handles the route and the stories; you just show up and walk.Is it for me?Book this if you want to taste Philadelphia's donut culture without planning four separate stops yourself — the guide handles the route, the timing, and the context, which is what makes a morning of eating feel like learning instead of just wandering.Free cancellationfromUS$ 65View ›
Lititz: Ghost Tour Main Street, Haunted Tavern & Corpse House
Lititz: Ghost Tour Main Street, Haunted Tavern & Corpse House★★★★★★★★★★ 4.81 (220)45mYou’ll walk Lititz’s Main Street after dark with a local guide who shares ghost stories about haunted taverns, secret graves under shop basements, and even an old corpse house from 1786. Expect laughter mixed with chills as you explore real places tied to strange tales—and leave seeing this historic town in a whole new light.Free cancellationTravelers' pickLikely to sell outfromUS$ 12View ›
Gettysburg: Night Ghost Tour & True Haunted History Walk
Gettysburg: Night Ghost Tour & True Haunted History Walk★★★★★★★★★★ 4.61 (191)1hYou’ll wander Gettysburg’s shadowed streets with a local guide, hearing true ghost stories tied to Civil War history. Stand beneath witness trees, visit former hospitals and jails, and sense echoes of past lives in unexpected ways. It’s less about being scared and more about feeling how deep the town’s history runs—especially after dark.Free cancellationfromUS$ 29View ›
Philadelphia: Independence Hall & Liberty Bell Walking Tour
Philadelphia: Independence Hall & Liberty Bell Walking Tour★★★★★★★★★★ 4.68 (174)1h 30mYou walk past Independence Hall, the Liberty Bell, Franklin Court, Carpenters' Hall, and President's House with a local historian guide who explains why each site mattered to the founding. The tour takes 75 minutes, covers the main historical landmarks without requiring entry fees, and works for all fitness levels on accessible city streets. Book it if you want the story of these sites without spending hours in museum queues.Is it for me?Book this if you want the core story of Philadelphia's founding sites without spending the day in museum lines—the walking tour and guide context work as a standalone experience, and you can add interior visits later if you want them.Free cancellationKids −40%fromUS$ 25View ›
Lititz: Historic Main Street Walking Tour & Moravian Stories
Lititz: Historic Main Street Walking Tour & Moravian Stories★★★★★★★★★★ 4.89 (170)45mYou’ll trace Lititz’s story along Main Street with a local guide who shares personal memories and town legends. Smell old pretzel bakeries, see over 25 historic buildings—including America’s first commercial pretzel bakery—and learn what makes Moravian culture unique. This short walking tour leaves you feeling connected to both place and people.Free cancellationLikely to sell outKids −33%fromUS$ 12View ›
Lancaster Central Market Food Tour: 6 tastings downtown
Lancaster Central Market Food Tour: 6 tastings downtown★★★★★★★★★★ 4.73 (169)2h 15mAn international food tour through downtown Lancaster starting at Lancaster Central Market, where you walk between six local food businesses tasting dishes from global cuisines while a guide shares the history of how immigrants and refugees built the city's food scene. The specific stops and vendors rotate by tour date and restaurant hours, so each departure tastes different; the tour accommodates all diets including gluten-free, vegan, and vegetarian options.Is it for me?The two-hour window means you can fit this into a morning or afternoon without clearing your whole day, and the rotating stops keep the experience different each time you return—no two departures taste the same because the open restaurants and vendors change by the day.Free cancellationTravelers' pickKids −15%fromUS$ 65View ›
Philadelphia Ghost Tour: Haunted Sites Walking Tour
Philadelphia Ghost Tour: Haunted Sites Walking Tour★★★★★★★★★★ 4.00 (163)1h 15mThe Ghost Tour of Philadelphia is a candlelight walking tour through Independence Park, Society Hill and Old City led by a costumed guide who tells stories of hauntings and supernatural encounters at historic sites. The tour runs about 75 minutes and covers four stops, including the Liberty Bell Center, Library Hall, Washington Square Park and Powel House. Children from age 4 are welcome, and the route is wheelchair accessible.Is it for me?At 75 minutes, this tour fits into a single evening without eating up your whole night—long enough to visit four landmarks and hear the stories that haunt them, short enough to leave time for dinner or a drink afterward in one of the neighborhoods you've just walked through.Free cancellationTravelers' pickKids −37%fromUS$ 29View ›
Gettysburg: Evening Paranormal Tour & Hands-On Ghost Hunt
Gettysburg: Evening Paranormal Tour & Hands-On Ghost Hunt★★★★★★★★★★ 4.79 (156)3hYou’ll step into Gettysburg’s haunted corners with real paranormal gear and a small group led by a local guide. Expect hands-on ghost hunting across multiple locations — bridges, woods, places you won’t find on standard maps — and moments where history feels close enough to touch. It’s more than stories; it’s being part of the mystery yourself.Free cancellationfromUS$ 50View ›
Philadelphia: Comedy Magic Walking Tour in Old City
Philadelphia: Comedy Magic Walking Tour in Old City★★★★★★★★★★ 4.97 (152)1h–1h 30mYou’ll wander Old City Philadelphia with Rob—a local magician—mixing magic tricks, comedy, and strange bits of history at every stop. Watch coins vanish near Ben Franklin’s haunts, try to keep up with card tricks set to show tunes, and swap stories with other curious folks as you stroll cobblestone streets. Expect laughter, little mysteries, and maybe seeing Philly in a new way.Free cancellationLikely to sell outfromUS$ 35View ›
Philadelphia Historic District: 21 Sites & Liberty Bell Walking Tour
Philadelphia Historic District: 21 Sites & Liberty Bell Walking Tour★★★★★★★★★★ 4.97 (148)1h 30mYou walk 21 historic sites across Philadelphia's Independence National Historical Park in 90 minutes with a guide who has a degree in history and knows the stories behind the buildings—why the Liberty Bell cracked, what the founders debated, which conspiracies happened where. All sites are viewed from outside unless you pay separate admission to enter. The pace is steady and the route stays in the Historic District on foot.Is it for me?Right for anyone visiting Philadelphia who wants the founding story told by someone who knows it, without arranging transport or entry tickets themselves. Plan for 90 minutes on foot through the Historic District—that's what fits 21 sites into a single morning or afternoon.Free cancellationTravelers' pickKids −19%fromUS$ 25View ›
Pittsburgh Brewery Tour: Craft Beer Tasting & Local Breweries
Pittsburgh Brewery Tour: Craft Beer Tasting & Local Breweries★★★★★★★★★★ 4.98 (146)3h 30mYou’ll hop between three unique Pittsburgh breweries with a local guide who knows everyone by name. Sample up to 12 craft beers (some you won’t find anywhere else), meet passionate brewers, enjoy a snack along the way, and ride comfortably between stops — ending your day feeling like you’ve seen a side of Pittsburgh most people miss.Free cancellationLikely to sell outTop ratedfromUS$ 105View ›
Lititz 1792 Johannes Mueller House: Guided Moravian History Tour
Lititz 1792 Johannes Mueller House: Guided Moravian History Tour★★★★★★★★★★ 4.92 (145)45mA guided tour of the 1792 Johannes Mueller House in Lititz, Pennsylvania takes you through an authentic 18th-century home to learn how Moravians lived, worked and shaped this small town. The tour runs 45 minutes with a live guide in English; the first floor is wheelchair accessible, and children from age 1 are welcome. Public transportation stops nearby if you don't have a car.Is it for me?The tour starts in Lititz town center where public transit stops nearby, so you don't need a car or a ride to get there—book it if you're staying in the area without your own transportation and want to understand the Moravian history that built this town.Free cancellationTravelers' pickKids −33%fromUS$ 12View ›
Gettysburg: One-Hour Walking Tour & Civilian History
Gettysburg: One-Hour Walking Tour & Civilian History★★★★★★★★★★ 4.83 (141)1hYou walk Gettysburg's southern streets with a licensed guide for one hour, learning how civilians survived the three-day battle and cared for thousands of wounded soldiers left behind. The tour covers deaths, injuries, and Lincoln's November visit. Small groups, wheelchair accessible, no separate transportation needed.Is it for me?Right for anyone visiting Gettysburg who wants the civilian side of the battle story in a focused hour with a guide who knows the town — no need to arrange your own walking route or figure out which streets matter.Free cancellationKids −100%fromUS$ 25View ›
Philadelphia Historic Centre Food Tour: 5 Authentic Tastings
Philadelphia Historic Centre Food Tour: 5 Authentic Tastings★★★★★★★★★★ 4.86 (134)3hA 3-hour food tour through Philadelphia's historic district with a local guide, featuring 5+ tastings at Reading Terminal Market and stops in Chinatown and past City Hall. You taste a hot donut fresh from the fryer, the signature pretzel cheesesteak, Irish pierogis, Malaysian roti canai, and an exclusive secret dish. The tour is available as a small group or private option.Is it for me?Choose the small group option if you want to meet other food travelers and share the experience; upgrade to private if you'd rather have the guide's full attention and the flexibility to linger at stops that interest you most. The three-hour pace gives you time to actually taste and talk at each stop instead of rushing between them.Free cancellationInfants freefromUS$ 72View ›
Philadelphia: Old City 90-Minute Walking Tour & Independence Hall
Philadelphia: Old City 90-Minute Walking Tour & Independence Hall★★★★★★★★★★ 4.84 (134)1h 30mYou walk through Old City Philadelphia's founding landmarks — Independence Hall, the Liberty Bell, Benjamin Franklin's grave, Betsy Ross's home, and the Arch Street Meeting House — guided by someone who knows the stories behind the buildings. The pace is steady across cobblestones and 18th-century streets, ending with local tips for the rest of your Philly visit.Is it for me?Right for travelers with limited time in Philadelphia who want the founding story told straight, without arranging separate tickets or figuring out which sites matter most. Ninety minutes is tight, which is what makes hitting seven landmarks in one walk possible.Free cancellationTravelers' pickInfants freefromUS$ 29View ›
Philadelphia: Adults-Only Ghost Walking Tour & Haunted History
Philadelphia: Adults-Only Ghost Walking Tour & Haunted History★★★★★★★★★★ 4.47 (128)1h 30mYou’ll wander Philadelphia’s oldest streets after dark on this adults-only ghost tour—hearing stories of haunted houses like Powel House, run-ins with founding fathers’ spirits near the First Bank, and chilling medical history at an infamous hospital site. With a local guide leading the way (and no kids allowed), you’ll get a glimpse into Philly’s eeriest corners—and maybe leave with goosebumps.Free cancellationfromUS$ 35View ›
Lancaster walking tour: Historic downtown and Amish Country
Lancaster walking tour: Historic downtown and Amish Country★★★★★★★★★★ 4.96 (121)2h 30mA guided walking tour of Lancaster's historic downtown and surrounding countryside, starting at the Discover Lancaster Visitors Center. You'll cover six city blocks at a leisurely pace with a local guide, visiting Penn Square, the Fulton Theatre, Lancaster Central Market (the oldest continuously operating farmers market in the U.S.), and a covered bridge, with homemade ice cream included. The tour runs 2.5 hours and requires moderate fitness and the ability to walk on sidewalks and uneven surfaces.Is it for me?Book this if you want a guided walking tour through Lancaster's downtown history followed by countryside views, all in English without needing your own transportation.Free cancellationKids −38%fromUS$ 89View ›
Pittsburgh: Whiskey Rebellion & Prohibition History Tour
Pittsburgh: Whiskey Rebellion & Prohibition History Tour★★★★★★★★★★ 4.92 (118)2h 30mYou’ll taste real Prohibition-era cocktails in downtown Pittsburgh while hearing wild tales of rebellion and hidden bars from your local guide. Walk through historic streets, slip into secret-feeling alleys, and finish with an Old Fashioned at the Rebel Room—plus get discounts for more whiskey adventures later. It’s not just a tour; you’ll feel part of the city’s stubborn spirit.Free cancellationfromUS$ 49View ›
Welty House Ghost Hunt in Gettysburg: Equipment Included
Welty House Ghost Hunt in Gettysburg: Equipment Included★★★★★★★★★★ 4.71 (118)2hThe Welty House Ghost Hunt is a two-hour ghost-hunting activity in Gettysburg where you explore a historic house with equipment and a live English-speaking guide who shares the paranormal stories tied to the property. The experience takes you through the rarely-told accounts of spirits and encounters that have marked this location for generations.Is it for me?Book this if you want to actively search for paranormal activity rather than passively listen to ghost stories—the equipment and the guide's instruction turn curiosity into investigation.Free cancellationfromUS$ 35View ›
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