Terror Beyond The Walls

Join City Sightseeing this spooky season and experience Philadelphia’s darker side of history. We will take you on an interactive trolley tour: “Terror Beyond the Walls”. Our tour guide will take you on a 90 minute journey through Old City in a decorated trolley ready for the Halloween season. We have included two surprise stops along the way for you to get off the trolley and walk around while the tour guide tells you about the ghostly stories at the sight you are standing on. We start at the Historic Bourse Building in Independance Mall and continue to other sites including The Arch Street Meeting House, Christ Church Burial Ground , Washington Square Park, The Famous Powel House and many more that will have you looking over your shoulder all evening. We include trivia, games and fun on our BYOB Halloween Trolley Experience. We have this available as a private tour for your group or individual timed tickets. This tour is perfect for group events, family get togethers, and corporate outings. Don’t miss out on the spooktacular event this Halloween season.

This spooky season, City Sightseeing invites you to scour into Philadelphia’s eerie past with “Terror Beyond the Walls,” an interactive trolley tour unlike any other. Prepare for a spine-chilling 90-minute journey through the historic cobblestone streets of Old City, all from the comfort of our specially decorated trolley, perfectly set for the Halloween atmosphere.

Our expert tour guide will recount captivating and ghostly tales as we navigate through iconic locations. The adventure begins at the Historic Bourse Building in Independence Mall, a fitting start to our exploration of the city’s darker side. From there, we’ll venture to the Arch Street Meeting House, where whispers of the past might still echo, and the solemn Christ Church Burial Ground, home to many of Philadelphia’s founding fathers and perhaps a few lingering spirits. We’ll also visit the exterior of the Eastern State Penitentiary and the expansive Washington Square Park, with its own intriguing history, and the renowned Powel House, a true architectural gem with a storied past. Expect to glance over your shoulder more than once as we uncover the secrets of these and many more sites, each with its own haunting narrative.

What sets “Terror Beyond the Walls” apart are two surprise stops along the way. You’ll have the unique opportunity to disembark the trolley and explore the very ground where these ghostly stories unfolded, immersing yourself in the chilling ambiance.

Adding to the excitement, our BYOB Halloween Trolley Experience features entertaining trivia and games throughout the tour, ensuring a fun and engaging atmosphere even as we explore the macabre. This spooktacular event is available as a private tour, perfect for a unique group gathering, or through individual timed tickets, allowing you to join other brave souls on this unforgettable journey. Whether you’re planning a thrilling corporate outing, a memorable family get-together, or a spirited event with friends, “Terror Beyond the Walls” is the ultimate Halloween activity. Don’t miss out on this captivating and eerie exploration of Philadelphia’s hidden horrors this Halloween season!

🕰️ Duration:
90 minutes (Includes Loading and Unloading)
🧑‍🤝‍🧑 Group Size:
Up to 43

Featured sites/neighborhoods include:

The Arch Street Meeting House
Christ Church Burial Ground