This adult night tour is not for the faint of heart. Developed by a local university professor well-versed in the dark side of Philadelphia, this tour covers all of the sightseeing of the Revolutionary War Period in Philadelphia including Alexander Hamilton's home, The Liberty Bell, Independence Hall and more. And, all of the R-rated sites and stories not suitable for children too. Follow your local guide as you learn about vampires, sex, ghosts, and more on this fascinating tour under moonlight.
Inclusions & Exclusions
✔ R-Rated Histories, Sex in 1776, Ghost Stories
✔ Liberty Bell, Hamilton; Abundant Sightseeing
✔ History or Folklore Professor; or Teacher
✖ Hotel pickup and drop-off
✖ Gratuities
Departure & Return
Departure:
523 Market St, Philadelphia, PA 19106, USA
We meet directly "outside" the Market Street doors of the Independence Visitor Center, 599 Market Street, Philadelphia Pa 19106. We are located across the street from The Liberty Bell and Independence Hall in Philadelphia's Old City Historic District.
Return: 143 S 3rd St, Philadelphia, PA 19106, USA
ALEXANDER HAMILTON's home site across the street from the Merchant's Exchange Building is where we end, overlooking the back gardens of The City Tavern...south of Second Street and at the edge of Welcome Park at the corner of Second Street and Walnut Street.
Itinerary
1
Liberty Bell Center
Not your typical Liberty Bell, this Dark Philly Adult Night Tour nonetheless traverses the path's of our Founding Fathers and doubles as a historical and sightseeing tour that includes mature-audience content and ghost stories. We walk directly up to The Liberty Bell and will discuss its history, damage, and significance in American history and as an icon of These United States.
Duration: 5 minutes
2
Independence Hall
Independence Hall where the Declaration and Constitution were signed sits directly across the street from a known brothel and den of iniquity in where statesman and sports alike were known to frequent. Contextualizing debates for independence, the war, and founding of The United States with baser urges, philandering, and the sex industry in 1776 is what you will here in this location.
Duration: 15 minutes
3
The President's House
The home lived in by George Washington, John Adams, (and Benedict Arnold) was not always revered the way it is today. Contextualized on this site will be the presidencies and military governorship occurring on this spot, along with darker histories of the location both during and after the revolutionary period; including the significance of archaeological excavations to the revelations.
Duration: 10 minutes
4
Congress Hall
Significant for the inaugurations two American President's and early debates of our young nation while Philadelphia was America's capital...information on this site will flesh out the darker aspects of those men who sat in congress and senate here. We have a daytime tour exploring the rosier side of our founders. This tour is not that. And explores the darker side of America's founding by imperfect men, flawed and motivated (on occasion) by self-interest and lust.
Duration: 10 minutes
5
Tomb of the Unknown Soldier of the American Revolution
Thousands of American Traitors were executed here by the British Crowne and buried in mass graves on this site. We visit them, contextualize the suffering, and retell the ghost stories and haunted lore here.
Duration: 10 minutes
6
Walnut Street
Walnut Street PRISON will be visited here.
Duration: 10 minutes
7
City Tavern Restaurant
Haunted tales of ghosts will be told here at this site which dates back to the colonial era.
8
Merchants Exchange Building
ALEXANDER HAMILTON'S HOME site where he lived here in Philadelphia will be visited along with the Merchants Exchange Building which sites across the street. We discuss here less known facets of The Founder's personality, his often troubling relations with other Founding Fathers, and the affairs in which he engaged.
Duration: 10 minutes
9
First Bank of the United States
Haunted tales and ghost stories will be told about this bank which was pushed for by Alexander Hamilton
10
Second Bank of the United States
Tales of ghosts and duels will be told here at this site which was pushed for by Alexander Hamilton
11
Library Company of Philadelphia
Founded by Benjamin Franklin and home to University of Pennsylvania surgical students; we retell the haunting history of the location including ghost lore of the structure. Grave robbery and bizarre medical practices of the eighteenth century also are explored.
Duration: 5 minutes
12
Todd House
Home of future first lady Dolly Madison
13
Benjamin Rush Garden
Tales of yellow fever and apparitions
Additional info
• Wheelchair accessible
• Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
• Service animals allowed
• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels
• Adult content and language
