Providence Ghosts Phantoms and Poltergeists Tour

Providence, US
85% of travellers recommend this
Excellent (47 reviews)

Highlights

  • Thrilling ghost tour experience
  • Explore haunted historic city
  • Learn about spooky Revolutionary War history
  • Hear authentic local ghost stories
  • Uncover the evil side of Providence

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.

Meeting point

Memorial Park, S Main St, Providence, RI 02903 , United States

End point

End Point

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

Meeting point

7 Thomas St, Providence, RI 02903 , United States

End point

What to expect

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Rhode Island Holocaust Memorial Park

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.

Duration 8 minutes
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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.

Duration 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.

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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.

Duration 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.

Duration 8 minutes
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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.

Duration 7 minutes
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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.

Duration 8 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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    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 participants with poor cardiovascular health
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    Participants should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
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What our experts say

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    Arrive 15 minutes early to meet guide.
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    Visit the nearby Providence Athenaeum.
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    Bring a camera; you might capture orbs.
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    Check out local cafes for a pre-tour snack.
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    Dress in layers; it can get chilly at night.

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