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Philadelphia True Crime and History Walking Tour 2 hr 30 min
TourTruth score 8.7 out of 10
Very goodTop 6% in Philadelphia
433 reviews · Rated on 1 provider · How we score
- Philadelphia
- 2 hrs 30 min
- Updated November 2, 2026
Explore Old Philadelphia's landmarks and chilling crime stories on a 150-minute walking tour led by a history teacher or college professor.
About this tour
Step beyond the familiar landmarks on a Philadelphia True Crime and History Walking Tour, where historic streets hold stories both celebrated and chilling. Over 150 minutes, explore Old Philadelphia with a guide who is a history teacher or college professor, combining sightseeing with tales of serial killers and notorious crimes.
Visit Betsy Ross House, Christ Church, Elfreth's Alley, and Benjamin Franklin's grave sites, along with other historic locations. Along the way, hear accounts of the Corpse Collector, the Frankfort Slasher, and H.H. Holmes. This Philadelphia True Crime and History Walking Tour offers a different perspective on the city's past, pairing its well-known heritage with unsettling stories that rarely feature on a typical Liberty Bell tour.
Meet outside the Market Street doors of the Independence Visitor Center, across from Independence Hall and the Liberty Bell. Book the Philadelphia True Crime and History Walking Tour for a walk through the city's history with a darker edge.
Highlights
- Visit Betsy Ross House, Christ Church, and Elfreth's Alley
- Explore historic sites and Benjamin Franklin's grave
- Hear stories of the Corpse Collector, Frankfort Slasher, and H.H. Holmes
- Walk Old Philadelphia with a history teacher or college professor
What's included
Included
- Serial killer stories and historic sightseeing
- Visits to Betsy Ross House, Christ Church, Elfreth's Alley, and Benjamin Franklin's grave sites
- History teacher tour guide
Not included
- Gratuities
- Food and drinks
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
Ratings on each provider
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4.92 / 5 · 433 reviews
Important information
- Children must be accompanied by an adult because the tour includes adult content
- Saturday tours are adults only
- Wheelchair accessible, including transportation and surfaces
- Infants and small children can ride in a stroller; specialized infant seats are available
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- Service animals are allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Meet outside the Market Street doors of the Independence Visitor Center, across from Independence Hall and the Liberty Bell
How this score is calculated
This score is based on one provider. Viator rates it 4.92 from 433 reviews. We place that rating among all Viator ratings and weight it by its review count. If the tour is found on another provider later, both ratings are combined.
How the score works and rating distribution in Philadelphia
- Each provider rating is turned into a percentile: the share of that provider's ratings it beats, weighted by review counts.
- Listings on different providers are combined in proportion to their review counts.
- Tours with few reviews are pulled toward the average until more reviews come in, so a handful of perfect reviews can't top the list.
- The result is shown from 0 to 10: this tour scores 8.7. Top 6% in Philadelphia means it ranks in the top 6% of tours in Philadelphia by this score.
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