Candlelight ghost tours through the historic Fort Mifflin, sharing its history and stories of reported spirits with a uniformed guide.
Fort Mifflin is running its Candlelight Ghost Tours again this October, with tours on the 10th, 16th, 17th, 22nd, and 23rd. It's one of the city's most talked-about haunted spots—HISTORY once listed it among the seven most haunted places in the country, and Visit Philadelphia names it one of the most haunted sites in the U.S.—so if you've spent any time in the Philly ghost scene, you've probably heard the name. The fort is a National Historic Landmark in South Philadelphia, and these tours are how they open it up after hours.
What makes this one different from your typical Halloween attraction is how stripped-back it is. There are no actors, no decorations, no fake blood, and no one jumping out of the shadows to startle you. Instead, a uniformed guide leads the way by candlelight across the grounds, walking about three-quarters of a mile and weaving the fort's history into stories of reported spirits and paranormal activity shared by visitors and staff over the decades. The tour doesn't tell you what to believe, either; it leaves the question open and lets you decide for yourself whether the place is actually haunted. This year's experience includes a new tour route and new stories, so even if you've done it before, there's something different to hear.
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If you're bringing a group, there's a private option: groups of 15 to 30 people can book a private tour with access to the Soldier's Barracks and BYO refreshments. Otherwise, the public tours run on the five dates listed, starting at 7 PM and departing every 20 minutes, with each one lasting about an hour. Tickets are $20 in advance and $22 at the door, though walk-up admission isn't guaranteed, so it's better to book ahead. You'll find the fort at 6400 Hog Island Road in South Philadelphia.
