Haunted History Walking Tour of Providence

Providence, US
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Highlights

  • Explore the history, mystery, legends, and lore
  • Enjoy a stunning view from Prospect Terrace Park
  • Learn about the otherworldly tales of Providence Art Club
  • Experience the ethereal atmosphere of Benefit St.
  • Discover the haunted stories at Brown University campus

Meeting Point

Please meet your guide at Prospect Terrace Park, located at 60 Congdon St. Providence. Enter the park and go to the statue that overlooks the city, where your lantern-carrying, black garb-wearing guide will meet you. Get ready to enjoy a stunning view as we begin our journey.

Meeting point

60 Congdon St, Providence, RI 02906 , United States

End point

End Point

Please meet your guide at Prospect Terrace Park, located at 60 Congdon St. Providence. Enter the park and go to the statue that overlooks the city, where your lantern-carrying, black garb-wearing guide will meet you. Get ready to enjoy a stunning view as we begin our journey.

Meeting point

60 Congdon St, Providence, RI 02906 , United States

End point

What to expect

1

Prospect Terrace

Groups will gather at the statue. Your guide will greet you and check you in, then begin with our first tale! Be sure to bring your camera and take pictures- there is no better place to see the city than Prospect Terrace Park. We begin and end at this site, so you'll have the opportunity to see it twice!

Duration 8 minutes
2

Providence Art Club

Learn about the otherworldly tales of the Providence Art Club, one of our city's most celebrated institutions. Please note, we stop outside the Art Club; we do not enter.

Duration 7 minutes
3

Benefit Street

Benefit St. is the second oldest street in town. It has experienced so many of Providence's historic events and the ethereal dust of times gone by lingers still. Please note we walk along a portion of Benefit St. We do not enter any buildings on Benefit St.

Duration 7 minutes
4

Providence Athenaeum

Providence Athenaeum is a literary legend in Providence and beyond. Learn about the literary hearts that still beat within. Please note, we do not enter the library, but you are welcome to visit during their hours of operation.

Duration 8 minutes
5

Providence

Take a little rest as we ascend College Hill and learn about a tragic tale that resulted in one of the longest-documented hauntings in the city!

Duration 5 minutes
6

Rhode Island School of Design

Visit various buildings at RISD, an internationally acclaimed art school right here in Providence, RI. Meet the souls who refuse to move on and how they make their presences known. Please note, we do not enter any of the RISD buildings. Some are open to the public during the day and you are welcome to return for a closer inspection!

Duration 20 minutes
7

Brown University

Stroll to multiple locations on the historic Brown University campus to learn about the paranormal activity that prevails. Please note, we do not enter any Brown University buildings.

Duration 35 minutes

The experience can be subject to change due to bad weather or unforseen circumstances. We always endeavour to give you the best possible experience.

Additional Information

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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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    Not recommended for participants with poor cardiovascular health
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    Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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    Not recommended for people who cannot stand or walk for more than 30 consecutive minutes.
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    Not recommended for people with recent lower body injuries or joint replacements.
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    If participants use wheelchairs or mobility devices, please call- some folks find it accessible and some do not. We will help you assess before you book!
Provided by Providence Ghost Tour

What our experts say

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    Wear comfortable, sturdy shoes.
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    Check the weather before your tour.
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    Visit nearby Prospect Terrace for views.
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    Consider dining at a local café post-tour.
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    Bring a camera for great photo ops.

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