Embark on a spine-tingling journey through Providence’s shadowy streets with our walking ghost tour!
Led by a seasoned local guide, this tour takes you to some of the city’s most haunted and historically significant sites. As you stroll through the district, spine-chilling tales of ghostly encounters and eerie happenings will unfold, revealing the dark secrets that linger in Providence’s past.
Prepare to uncover the spectral stories behind legendary figures, from renowned authors and influential politicians to brave Revolutionary War soldiers whose spirits still roam these haunted streets. While the tour doesn’t enter private buildings, standing on this haunted ground is enough to send shi...
Highlights
1 hour
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
1 hour
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Professional and knowledgeable local guide
Thoroughly researched and accurate history
Authentic local ghost stories
Transportation
Food and drink
Meeting Points
Departure
Rhode Island Holocaust Memorial
Meet your tour guide at the Rhode Island Holocaust Memorial on South Main Street. Your guide will be wearing a black US Ghost Adventures t-shirt and carrying a lantern. Please arrive 15 minutes prior to the start of the tour.
Return
Fleur-de-lys Studio
Our tour will end at Fleur de lys Studio, where your guide will recount eerie tales before sending you on your way.
Important Information
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Wheelchair accessible
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Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
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Service animals allowed
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Public transportation options are available nearby
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Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
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All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
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Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
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Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
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If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
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This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
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Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
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The Rhode Island Holocaust Memorial in Providence, dedicated in 2015, honors the six million Jews and countless other victims who perished during the Holocaust. While the memorial serves as a place of reflection, some visitors have reported eerie encounters, such as shadowy figures and faint whispers, believed by some to be the restless spirits of those who suffered.
8 minutes
2
Providence Athenaeum
The Providence Athenaeum, established in 1836, is one of America's oldest libraries, rich in literary history and known for its stunning architecture. Beyond its scholarly appeal, the library is steeped in eerie tales, with reports of ghostly sightings, particularly of poet Sarah Helen Whitman, and other unexplained phenomena that add to its mysterious charm.
8 minutes
3
Brown University
University Hall at Brown University, built in 1770, is steeped in history, having served as barracks and a hospital during the Revolutionary War. The building is also rumored to be haunted, with reports of ghostly apparitions, unexplained footsteps, and eerie phenomena, particularly involving the spirit of a British soldier.
4
Lippitt House Museum
The Edward Dexter House in Providence, Rhode Island, is a historic Federal-style home with a haunted reputation, featuring tales of ghostly apparitions, unexplained cold spots, and mysterious occurrences. The most famous legend involves a forlorn woman in period clothing, believed to be a lingering spirit connected to the house's past.
7 minutes
5
Roger Williams National Memorial
The Roger Williams Memorial in Providence, Rhode Island, is a historically significant site with a haunting reputation, particularly due to the eerie "Tree Root Incident," where Williams' remains were allegedly replaced by tree roots shaped like a human figure. Visitors often report unusual stillness, ghostly apparitions, and cold spots, adding a spooky layer to this revered landmark.
8 minutes
6
135 Benefit St
H.P. Lovecraft’s "The Shunned House" in Providence, RI, is a historically significant early 18th-century residence that gained infamy through Lovecraft's 1937 novella of the same name, which depicts it as a haunted dwelling filled with malevolent spirits. Although the house's true haunted reputation is intertwined with Lovecraft's fictional narrative, local legends of eerie noises and ghostly apparitions continue to captivate visitors and reinforce its mysterious allure.
7 minutes
7
Fleur-de-lys Studio
The Fleur de Lys Studio in Providence, RI, built in 1885 by artist Sydney Richmond Burleigh, is renowned for its distinctive Arts and Crafts architecture and its role as a vibrant artistic hub. The studio is also reputedly haunted, with reports of eerie sensations, strange sounds, and a lingering spirit of an artist believed to have met a tragic end, adding a layer of mystery to its rich historical legacy.
Embark on a spine-tingling journey through Providence’s shadowy streets with our walking ghost tour!
Led by a seasoned local guide, this tour takes you to some of the city’s most haunted and historically significant sites. As you stroll through the district, spine-chilling tales of ghostly encounters and eerie happenings will unfold, revealing the dark secrets that linger in Providence’s past.
Prepare to uncover the spectral stories behind legendary figures, from renowned authors and influential politicians to brave Revolutionary War soldiers whose spirits still roam these haunted streets. While the tour doesn’t enter private buildings, standing on this haunted ground is enough to send shi...
Highlights
1 hour
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
1 hour
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Professional and knowledgeable local guide
Thoroughly researched and accurate history
Authentic local ghost stories
Transportation
Food and drink
Meeting Points
Departure
Rhode Island Holocaust Memorial
Meet your tour guide at the Rhode Island Holocaust Memorial on South Main Street. Your guide will be wearing a black US Ghost Adventures t-shirt and carrying a lantern. Please arrive 15 minutes prior to the start of the tour.
Return
Fleur-de-lys Studio
Our tour will end at Fleur de lys Studio, where your guide will recount eerie tales before sending you on your way.