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Philadelphia may be known as the City of Brotherly Love, but it’s also one of the street art capitals of the world. With statues, large-scale installations, intricate mosaics, bold graffiti, and more than 4,000 murals, the city has transformed its streets into an open-air gallery. On this vibrant walking tour, you’ll explore the creativity that defines Philly’s urban landscape. Dive into the stories behind world-famous murals, snap photos with playful public art installations, and even get up close with stunning mosaic creations that turn ordinary spaces into works of art. From powerful community murals to whimsical street sculptures, this tour offers a colorful, immersive experience that shows why Philadelphia is one of the most exciting places for public art in America.

Visit some of Philadelphia’s spookiest landmarks and drinking dens. on this pub crawl with a twist. Meet your guide in the heart of Center City, then walk around centuries-old cemeteries, macabre colonial landmarks, and other eerie attractions. Then, continue onward to supposedly haunted bars and taverns, where can enjoy light refreshments and drinks (own expense).

Embark on a spooky journey to our haunted headquarters, Gettysburg’s old jail, and a church where the boundaries between life and death are blurred. Encounter unexplained phenomena, ghostly apparitions, and the eerie atmosphere of a place with a dark past. Hear our collection of hair-raising tales of a ghostly hitchhiker, the tragic story of three friends from Gettysburg whose lives were destroyed by the battle, and more. Our tours have been operating in Gettysburg for over 30 years. The stories are based upon the best selling book series Ghosts of Gettysburg by author Mark Nesbitt. Mark is a former park ranger and historian who collected first hand accounts of the paranormal from Gettysburg visitors.

Why search for ghosts when you can find long hidden graveyards and mass grave sites? Throughout Philly's history, the living have built streets, subways, buildings, and parking lots over long forgotten grave sites. As a result, unexpected encounters often occur when digging in the city. Embark on an eerie and enlightening journey through the forgotten graves of Old City Philadelphia. This experience promises to unveil surprising stories and may encourage a reconsideration of where one treads. This 2 hour tour will begin at the Tomb of the Revolutionary War Unknowns in Washington Square Park and concludes near the Betsy Ross House. Along the way we will see: Arch Street Meeting House Franklin Square Seemingly innocuous sidewalks that obfuscate the dead Wear good walking shoes and be ready for the weather.