Learn all about the most spooky and macabre moments from Philadelphia’s long history—and seek out the local landmarks that most visitors miss—on this self-guided smartphone scavenger hunt and walking tour. Upon booking, download the app and start the excursion at a time that works best for you. As you go, spot creepy landmarks like Edgar Allan Poe’s house, Eastern State Penitentiary, and more.

This self-led smartphone tour offers the most affordable way to explore
See Philadelphia at your own pace with this flexible tour
Take part in a scavenger hunt to find Philadelphia’s spookiest locations
Challenge your group to solve a series of games and puzzles as you go

What's Included

24/7 customer support.
A city exploration game available on your phone (Questo app).

A tour guide.
Entry tickets to attractions.

Meeting And Pickup

Meeting point

Edgar Allan Pоe National Historic Site
532 N 7th St, Philadelphia, PA 19123, USA
• Go to Edgar Allan Pоe House. • Bring a charged phone. • Open the Questo app and follow the instructions. • You must have downloaded the app and created an account first, using the same email you made the purchase with.

Start time

Opening hours

10/28/2021 - 3/28/2024
Monday - Sunday : 12:00 am - 11:30 pm

End point

Eastern State Penitentiary
2027 Fairmount Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19130, USA
You will finish at the Eastern State Penitentiary.

What To Expect

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Not wheelchair accessible
Stroller accessible
Service animals allowed

Near public transportation
Most travellers can participate
This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.

Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.

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scammed

Endrit_B, June 2022

i waited at that address to begin the tour and no one showed up . i was lied to by Viator and robbed aswell , fffff y'all

Response from Host, June 2022

Hello, apologies for the inconvenience. We would like to get more details about what you have experienced so we can get to know what went wrong and prevent this from happening again. For clarity, with Questo you explore on your own by using our mobile app, so there's no one supposed to wait for you. Kindly reach us at care@questoapp.com. Hoping we can make it up to you and enjoy your next game with us.

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