See the dark side of Philly during this adult night tour developed by a local university professor. Not for the faint of heart, this tour uncovers Philadelphia’s R-rated sites and stories, from vampires, pirate ghost ships, and haunted attractions to torture, executions, and the red light district. You'll also visit historical attractions and see the sights illuminated at night. This tour is not suitable for children.
This is an adult night tour that is explicitly not suitable for children. Developed by a local university professor, it digs into Philadelphia's R-rated sites and stories, from torture and executions to the red light district and pirate lore, while also passing historical attractions lit up at night. It suits people who want the darker, unfiltered material and can handle heavier subject matter.
The professor-developed angle points to researched storytelling rather than a paranormal investigation, so come for the history and the grim details. Philadelphia is one of the country's oldest cities, and its founding-era streets carry plenty the daytime crowds walk past, which is the backdrop this after-dark walk works in. Compared with a family candlelight tour, this is the grown-up option, so wear comfortable shoes for an evening walk and leave the kids at home.
Questions people ask
Can children come on this tour?
No. The tour is explicitly not suitable for children and is billed as an adult night tour. Plan it as a grown-ups' outing.
Who developed the tour?
It was developed by a local university professor, which points to researched storytelling over paranormal gear. Expect grounded history alongside the darker material.
What sort of material does it cover?
It uncovers Philadelphia's R-rated sites and stories, from vampires and pirate ghost ships to torture, executions, and the red light district. You also see historical attractions illuminated at night.
