Providence Ghost Tours: Phantoms, Poltergeists, & Pestilence

4.4
(68 reviews)

1 hour (approximately)
Offered in: English

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 shivers down your spine. From the Rhode Island Holocaust Memorial to Brown University’s University Hall, each stop offers a unique glimpse into the city’s eerie history.

Join us for an evening of mystery, history, and the supernatural, and feel the presence of those who walked these streets long ago!

What's Included

Professional and knowledgeable local guide
Thoroughly researched and accurate history
Authentic local ghost stories
Transportation
Food and drink

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

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.

End point

Our tour will end at Fleur de lys Studio, where your guide will recount eerie tales before sending you on your way.

Itinerary

Duration: 1 hour (approximately)
  • 1

    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 Admission ticket free
  • 2

    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 Admission ticket free
  • Brown University (Pass by)

    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.

    Admission ticket free
  • 3

    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 Admission ticket free
  • 4
    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 Admission ticket free
  • 5

    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 Admission ticket free
  • 6

    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.

    8 minutes Admission ticket free

Additional info

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Supplied by Ghosts of Providence By Us Ghost Adventures

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Historical Tours
Walking Tours
Ghost Tours
Excellent Quality
Low Supplier Cancellation Rate
Low Last Minute Supplier Cancellation Rate
Short term availability

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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