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City exploration game
Exorcist of Callowhill: Ghosts of Philadelphia
4.77Player rating
A DIFFERENT WAY TO SEE THE CITY
Play at your pace · usually 90 min 3.4 km Philadelphia App-guided
Play in
English
The experience
About this quest
Try out this city exploration game and experience the true spookies in Philadelphia. Follow step-by-step instructions and solve challenges to unlock the creepiest local stories.
Discover ghosts, grim crimes, mysterious religious leaders, and dark places that make Philadelphia a sinister city.
Are you ready for a night walk in Philadelphia?
Discover ghosts, grim crimes, mysterious religious leaders, and dark places that make Philadelphia a sinister city.
Are you ready for a night walk in Philadelphia?
Is this for you?
Who it's for
Adults, couples and ghost-story fans get a two-hour night walk from the Edgar Allan Poe House to the walls of Eastern State Penitentiary, solving puzzles outside churches, a former station and the Divine Lorraine Hotel. Skip it if you want a live guide, want to go inside the buildings, or are bringing young children: the stories dwell on grim crimes and the route covers 3.4 km after dark.
What makes this quest special
Highlights
Find out about the Chair of Death in Baleroy Mansion
Discover the place haunted by a nun
Learn the grim story of the Byberry Mental Hospital
Visit the most haunted places in town
From people who played this quest
Good times. In their words.
4.77 / 5
115 player ratings
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From your phone to the streets
A walk that turns into an adventure.
- 1
Open the app. You’re on your way.
Choose your pass, then open your quest in the Questo app. It guides you from the starting point.
- 2
Get outside. Follow your curiosity.
Discover real places and their stories on foot. Stop for a coffee or a photo, then pick up where you left off.
- 3
Crack a clue. Share a little victory.
Look around for answers, solve puzzles and enjoy the “we got it!” moments.
CHOOSE YOUR PASS
How many are playing?
Get this questNo booking slot · play any dayFull refund until you start playing
BRING YOUR WHOLE GROUP
One city. Rival teams. Great stories together.
A school trip, a team day or friends out together. Turn your next outing into a little friendly competition.
Everyone for themselves
One player per phone. Solve clues on your own and race for the top spot on the final leaderboard.
Can a team share one phone?
Yes. Play together on one phone per team, or use your own phones and join the same team in the app. We recommend your own phones so everyone can take part.
Your walk, at a glance
Philadelphia
A · Start
532 N 7th St, Philadelphia, PA 19123, USA
B · Finish
2027 Fairmount Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19130, USA
Start and finish only. Discover the stops as you play.
The people behind the adventure
Created by Brittany Rafalak.
A route that brings places and playful storytelling together.
Made by Brittany Rafalak
WHAT MAKES A QUEST DIFFERENT
Your adventure, with a playful twist.
1 / 4
Experience
- This quest
- Discover places through stories and clues in the app
- Guided walking tour
- Hear stories and ask a guide questions
2 / 4
Pace
- This quest
- Pause for a photo, a café or a longer look
- Guided walking tour
- Usually follows the guide’s schedule
3 / 4
Company
- This quest
- Explore with your own people or on your own
- Guided walking tour
- Private and shared group tours are available
4 / 4
Guidance
- This quest
- Directions and challenges in the Questo app
- Guided walking tour
- Live interpretation from a guide
Features and terms vary by experience. Check the details before booking.
Good to know before you play
- Best at night
- Don’t enter the places, not part of the experience
- Use the phone flashlight for clues if needed
- Horror & Haunts
A little clarity before you go
Frequently asked questions
Is this a Philly ghost tour I can do at night without booking a time?
Yes. It is a self-guided ghost walk played on your phone, and it is best at night. You start whenever you like, with no fixed departure and no group to join. The app leads you between stops and tells stories of ghosts, grim crimes, mysterious religious leaders and dark places.
What age is it suitable for?
It is aimed at adults. The stories cover ghosts, grim crimes and sinister places, and the walk is meant for after dark, lasting about two hours over 3.4 km. Parents of teenagers should judge for themselves, but it is not a good choice for young children.
Where does it start and finish, and how long does it take?
You start at the Edgar Allan Poe House and finish at Eastern State Penitentiary, so it does not return to the start. The route is about 3.4 km and passes Congregation Rodeph Shalom, the Divine Lorraine Hotel and several old churches. Most players take around two hours, walking and puzzles included.
Can we play as a group, and can we pause?
Yes. One ticket covers the whole group playing together on the walk. You can pause at any point and continue later, so a stop for a drink near the Prohibition Taproom or a break between stops will not cost you your progress.
Do we go inside the buildings?
No. Entering the places is not part of the experience; everything happens outside, in what you can see from the street. Because it is played after dark, some clues are easier to spot with your phone flashlight, so bring a charged phone.
What’s the dark tale behind this night walk?
A forgotten crime and restless spirits haunt Philadelphia’s historic core. As dusk falls, you trace old cobblestone streets to uncover who never left and why their stories still echo.
Where in the city does the trail lead?
Through Old City and Callowhill, past hidden gardens, colonial houses, and dim alleys near the Edgar Allan Poe House and Eastern State Penitentiary—each location tied to a chilling piece of the mystery.
Could this make an unforgettable date night?
Absolutely. You and your partner can wander under lantern glow, share eerie clues, and finish with a nightcap in a cozy pub or dessert café. Romance with a spooky twist.
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Poe and prison-history context
Gothic fiction beside a radical real prison
Edgar Allan Poe lived in Philadelphia during some of his most productive years. Nearby Eastern State Penitentiary opened in 1829 around a system of separate confinement that influenced prison design internationally. This quest brings Poe-like Gothic atmosphere to those real historical associations. The exorcist case and supernatural events are fiction, and reported hauntings remain folklore rather than verified fact. Playable languages: English.
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