Christmas Traditions Tavern Experience of Philadelphia

Name: Christmas Traditions Tavern Experience of Philadelphia
Brand: Grim Philly Twilight Tours
SKU: e2e5ba92-d062-4e41-800d-2e49e0d8d8a0

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Summary

This walking tavern tour begins at Zento Sushi Restaurant and Sake Bar, part of the Old City's restaurant renaissance. Arrive early for drink specials while waiting for this holiday adventure to begin. Explore Philly’s historic district with stories of pirates and privateers, bordellos and beer. From Krampus, the dark companion of St. Nicholas, to Christmas caroling and medieval holiday toasts, hear the origins of holiday celebrations over seasonal beverages, snacks, and giveaways, while mingling with friends old and new. Hear the startling history of Yule, plus Viking lore and Saturnalia — the ancient Roman festival of Saturn in December, a predecessor of Christmas — all of which have worked their way into modern-day, Christian celebrations. Each stop along the way includes a beverage and/or food samples, plus drink specials, and trivia/drinking games, with an opportunity to win free beer. It's a spectacular and unorthodox holiday night on the town, with ample time to socialize between stops.

Tour info

Duration

3 hours

Why take this tour?

Yuletide Traditions- Relax in warmth enjoying authentic Christmas beverages and snacks as you learn Roman Christmas and Viking folklore and magic and ghost stories of the season. Revel in Christmas traditions with the r-rated professors of Grim in the warmth of restaurant and drinking establishments for fun over a couple of drinks and some light snack seasonals. We'll have trivia for free drinks and Christmas prizes as we revel in the ‘spirits’ of the season! Toast to the ghosts of Christmas past as we revel in holiday season traditions!

What’s included?

Christmas Traditions- Pre-Christian Pagan and Early Origins
Folklore Professor or History Teacher Narrator
Beverages: welcome Christmas seasonal beverage AND snack.
Adult Content and Language
Food and drinks, unless specified
Gratuities

Things to know

Before you book

Duration: 3h
Mobile tickets accepted
Instant confirmation

Covid Policy

Regularly sanitized high-traffic areas
Guides required to regularly wash hands
Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff

Contactless Check-in

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.

Operator Website

Operated by:

Grim Philly Twilight Tours

About operator:

With a seedier R-Rated mature audience's aspect, Grim Philly reveals the less told, often bloody; sometimes embarrassing (grim) histories of our city through meticulously researched tours conducted by professors, authors, and young professionals. Ghost and vampire lore are explored, and language used by our guides is more than often not suitable for children or the prudish. A wide variety of topics include ghost hunting, serial killers, and gangsters to magick, Voodoo and brothels; riots, local pirates, and the Jersey Devil. Tours are offered by foot, tavern, and boat. Voted Best Philly tours and featured on Travel Chanel- we are open year round though offerings, hours, and departure change seasonally.