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Are you ready to uncover the hauntings of Rhode Island’s historic capital on a ghost tour of Providence? Prepare to unveil the sinister side of this forsaken colonial settlement. 

Join a Providence ghost tour to learn the shocking reasons why the ghosts of legendary authors of the macabre, politicians, conspirators, and Revolutionary War soldiers continue to haunt the historic streets of Rhode Island’s capital to this day. 

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Ghosts of Providence Tour

Get ready to uncover the hauntings of Rhode Island's historic capital on a ghost tour of Providence

Meeting Location All tours meet at Rhode Island Holocaust Memorial Park at: Memorial Park, S Main St, Providence, RI 02903

Tour Duration Tours last 1 hour across a 1-mile walking distance. Ask about the bonus extended tour to additional haunted locations!

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Providence Mob Walking Tour

Explore Federal Hill's Mob history and Atwells Avenue's notorious past. Join us on this mile-and-a-half journey through the city's dark legacy and vibrant present.

Meeting Location All tours meet under the La Pigna Archway at 116 Atwells Ave, Providence, RI 02903

Tour Duration Approximately 2 hours

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H.p. lovecraft's "the shunned" house.

The haunting of the infamous, abandoned home used in H.P. Lovecraft’s horror novelette “The Shunned House” might be the stuff of fiction…but many speculate that the building’s otherworldly residents are, in fact, very real. Immerse yourself in the nail-biting world of Lovecraft by getting up close and personal with this notoriously haunted residence, which dates back to the late 1700s. “The Shunned House” tells a terrifying tale of ghosts, vampires, and mysterious deaths — some of which still linger around the property to this day. Learn about this hellish, haunted house, and unveil the dark truths of its previous residents, some of which are said to have been the distant relatives of a real-life werewolf.

Providence Athenaeum

The Providence Athenaeum Library was a favorite spot of legendary horror writers H.P. Lovecraft and Edgar Allen Poe…who are rumored to still frequent the haunted building from beyond the grave. Fans of literature might recognize the library for being the favored meeting spot of Poe and his lover, Sarah Helen Whitman, who’s love would ultimately end in tragedy after Whitman spurned the author’s love. Today, the ghastly apparitions of a heartbroken Poe can still be seen today, perhaps lingering about the library in agony and yearning for his long-lost love. 

University Hall, Brown College

Acting as an emergency hospital during the Revolutionary War, pain and death are practically built into the foundation of Brown College’s University Hall. Hundreds of years later, students and college officials frequently report smelling strange scents…perhaps, the stench of decaying bodies, after countless soldiers met their grisly demise at this very location. The apparition of a long-dead revolutionary is said to make bone-chilling appearances in one of the building’s windows, along with the spirits of soldiers roaming the halls. Join us and experience firsthand the unspeakable horrors that plague the site of this former makeshift hospital, and dive into the eerie history of this historic building.

Welcome to Ghosts of Providence

The deadly legacies of providence’s most infamous people and most haunted locations.

What once began as a place of “Hope”, the motto for the state of Rhode Island, the Providence Plantations that were founded as an escape from religious persecution from the Massachusetts Bay Colony eventually transformed into a magnet for otherworldly visitors, unbelievable hauntings, and countless accounts of unexplained activity.  So intense was this ominous pull that it also attracted some of the world’s most notorious writers, destined for fame due to their obsession with the morbid and the macabre…and doomed to torment by their fascination with all things horror.

Dive into this disturbingly sinister side of Providence’s history, and find out why former residents such as Edgar Allen Poe, Bram Stoker, and H.P. Lovecraft found inspiration for their grisly tales in the city’s tormented streets. Journey deep into the dark streets of the colonial city and if you can observe the ghosts of departed Revolutionary War era soldiers at Brown College’s University Hall, and come face-to-face with the terrifying hauntings that Providence locals have reported for hundreds of years.

What will I see?

The dark side of a colonial city with a forsaken history and a terrifying future.

Providence is home to several haunted sites that provide a nail-biting look into the city’s gruesome history, such as the Dexter House at the Rhode Island School of Art and Design. Before it was used as a dormitory, the building once acted as a morgue in the 1700s…leading to frequent reports of ominous encounters with the phantoms of long-dead corpses. 

Today, students struggle to explain the menacing, spine-tingling energy that can be felt around the home’s many halls…perhaps, due to the lost souls that continue to haunt the building centuries after meeting their grim fate in the morgue. Residents talk of hearing chilling, disembodied whispers, or even, in some cases, have reported feeling the edges of their beds sink…as if someone was sitting just at their feet in the dead of night, watching them in silence.

Discover the unsettling truths of one of America’s oldest cities, teeming with a horrific history and past so disturbing, it’s attracted the restless spirits of the dead for centuries.

Tragic Suicides, Fatal Accidents, and Unexplained Mysteries 

Beneath the streets of Providence lies a gruesome web of deaths, horrific accidents, and dark truths, all thanks to the city’s violent and tragic history. Unveil the very real hauntings that occur around the city to this day on a night-time trek with Providence Ghosts, and uncover the chilling enigmas behind strange cases such as the deadly construction of the City Hall, in which a dozen workers horrifically lost their lives building the ornate, five-story building.

Hear the grim details of the sordid suicide that occured at Providence’s Fleur de lys Studio, in which artist Angela O’Leary took her own life by gas poisoning in the early 1900s. Today, her ghastly apparition can still be seen lurking around the building…with the young woman’s ghost having allegedly left handprints in the sawdust during renovations in recent years. Tragedy is stitched into the fabric of Rhode Island’s capital city, making it an especially active location for countless, bone-chilling hauntings that continue to wreak havoc years after the first whispers and reports of unexplained phenomena.

Uncover Providence’s Tortured Past and Tormented Present

Travel back in time on a Providence ghost tour and hear the sinful details of this historic city’s strong links with darkness, including the countless, tragic murders, grisly suicides, and inexplicable mysteries…all of which have left a gruesome stain on Providence’s legacy. Stop by the infamous Turk’s Head Building, which has long been rumored to be the gathering site of a mysterious secret society. With Satanism, underground organizations, and chilling legends of other strange, horrific creatures all being a part of Providence’s deadly past, it’s no surprise that the city is riddled with ghost stories that are sure to haunt you during your trip to Rhode Island…and continue long after you’ve returned home.

* This is a walking tour and we do not enter privately-owned buildings or private property *

6 Reasons to Book the a Ghosts of Providence Tour Right Now!

1: you’re a die-hard fan of h.p. lovecraft and edgar allen poe.

Prominent horror novelists and masters of the macabre — Edgar Allen Poe and H.P. Lovecraft — both lived in Providence at one point in their lives, making this New England port city the perfect destination for lovers of literature. But why not see the chilling sites that inspired these authors to write such dark tales? Follow us on a curated one-hour tour around Providence and stop by haunted locations including the notorious “Shunned House” that influenced these authors to write stories such as “Tell Tale Heart” and “The Outsider,” which continue to spook readers to this day.

2: You want to experience a different side of Providence after the sun goes down

If you’re not ready to call it a night, consider joining Ghosts of Providence for a nighttime tour around the city. You might even come face-to-face with its more nocturnal residents, who are particularly active after the sun sets. Apparitions of 1920s era flappers, the flying bodies of disheartened suicide victims, and even the ghastly spirit of Egar Allen Poe have frequently been sighted around the city during the nighttime, sometimes appearing to anyone who happens to pass by…much to their horror.

3: You’re a history buff who wants to learn more about Rhode Island’s haunted capital

You might be able to flex your knowledge about things like Providence’s role in the Revolutionary War, its well-known leaders and politicians, and its roots as a manufacturing hub, but what do you know about the dark truths that lurk in every nook and cranny of this old city? Join us and hear the chilling, real-life tragedies behind places such as the Providence River, where countless, poorer-class citizens lost their lives after drowning in the waterway between Westminster Street and College Street. Impress your friends back home with lesser-known stories about Providence’s former residents, and learn about a more disturbing, but equally as crucial part of the city’s sordid past.

4: You and your friends want a spooky outing to remember

Whether you’re looking to learn more about Providence’s sinister history, want to give your travel companions a fright, or just want to get the adrenaline pumping, a tour with Providence Ghosts is bound to send shivers down your spine. Immerse yourself in the city’s horrific history when stopping at destinations such as the Biltmore Hotel, where the long-dead spirit of an unknown financier jumped from the fourteenth floor of the building following the infamous 1929 stock market crash. Rumor has it that the Biltmore Hotel also shares strong links to Satanism…though it’s often not disclosed for fear of scaring guests.

5: You’re tired of the typical Providence tours

You’ve already checked out Providence’s many art museums, scenic parks, and top-rated restaurants. But there’s more to Rhode Island’s capital city than meets the eye. Get your blood pumping with a tour from Providence Ghosts and learn about the disturbing truth that lies beneath the city’s charming streets, which is widely considered to be too gruesome for the average visitor. Travel like a local and immerse yourself in the chilling, haunted history of Rhode Island’s capital city — something that can’t be ignored when exploring this famously haunted area.

6: You want to explore Providence’s unique culture and learn the local lore

Providence is a town brimming with a one-of-a-kind history, with spine-tingling stories that have been passed down from generation to generation. If you want to travel like a local, consider making a tour with Ghosts of Providence a must-do on your to-do list, and learn about the chilling side of Providence that residents have experienced for years. Skip the gift shops (for now) and instead, take home the sinister tales of Providence’s legendary hauntings…and perhaps even experience one for yourself.

Further Reading

Join us for an unforgettable evening at our Victorian Murder Mystery Dinner , held on select dates Also check out our brand new Oak Grove Cemetery Tour , held on select dates!

Providence Ghost Tour

Are you ready to uncover the hauntings of Rhode Island’s historic capital on a ghost tour of Providence? Prepare to unveil the sinister side of this forsaken colonial settlement with Lizzie Borden Ghost Tours!

Why You Need to Take Our Providence Ghost Tour

Join a Providence ghost tour by Lizzie Borden Ghost Tours to discover just how deep the darkness in Providence goes! We offer meticulously researched and authentic stories of haunted locations on our ghost tour experiences all over America! Lizzie Borden Ghost Tours will lead you on a hunt for the most iconic and haunted historical locations of Providence you’ve always dreamed of seeing, while offering a frighteningly real experience you’ll always remember.

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GHOSTS OF PROVIDENCE TOUR

Get ready to uncover the hauntings of Rhode Island's historic capital on a ghost tour of Providence

PROVIDENCE MOB WALKING TOUR

Explore Federal Hill's Mob history and Atwells Avenue's notorious past. Join us on this mile-and-a-half journey through the city's dark legacy and vibrant present.

Why is Providence So Haunted?

Uncover providence’s tortured past and tormented present.

Known s a bastion of “Hope”, the original motto of Rhode Island, the settlers of the colony founded the Providence Plantations to escape from religious persecution and find a place where they could worship freely, away from the Massachusetts Bay Colony.  Tragically, the beacon of light transformed into a black hole, eventually becoming a gateway for otherworldly visitors, shocking hauntings, and numerous accounts of the unexplained.  The pull of darkness was so intense that it began to attract, like an evil magnet, the world’s most famous horror writers who were destined for notoriety because of their unusual obsession with the morbid and the macabre.  Even these giants of horror were finally doomed to lives of torment and torture due to their fixation on all things supernatural.

THE DARK SIDE OF A COLONIAL CITY WITH A FORSAKEN HISTORY AND A TERRIFYING FUTURE

Dive into the disturbingly darker side of the history of Providence to discover the reasons former infamous residents such as Edgar Allen Poe, Bram Stoker, and H.P. Lovecraft searched and found ghostly inspirations for terrifying tales in the town’s tormented buildings and alleyways.

Trek cautiously down the sordid streets of this colonial city and attempt to encounter the ghosts of soldiers in Revolutionary war uniforms whose dearly departed souls haunt Brown College’s University Hall.  Find out firsthand what it feels like to come face-to-face with terrifying hauntings that have plagued Providence locals and visitors for centuries.

Used as an emergency hospital to treat soldiers during the Revolutionary War, the echoes of pain, dying, and death have soaked into the very foundations of Brown College’s University Hall. Hundreds of years later,  reports of strange smelling scents wafting from the hall are documented by students and staff.  These are speculated to be the stench of dead, decaying bodies, that historians recount were left behind when countless soldiers tragically met their bitter ends on the very grounds of the University Hall.  Appearances of an apparition resembling a long-dead revolutionary soldier create quite a bone-chilling disturbance when its sightings are quickly passed along and transformed from rumor into fact as countless students tell the tale of spotting it in one of the building’s windows. Even more terrifying are the sporadic, but well-documented account of spirits of soldiers roaming the halls.

Join us and experience firsthand the unspeakable horrors that plague the site of this former makeshift hospital, and dive into the eerie history of this historic building..

Why should you tour with us ?

Prominent horror novelists and masters of the macabre, Edgar Allen Poe and H.P. Lovecraft, both lived in Providence at one point, making this the perfect destination for lovers of literature. Follow us to stop by the notorious “Shunned House” that influenced these authors to write stories such as “Tell Tale Heart” and “The Outsider,” which continue to spook readers to this day.

If you’re not ready to call it a night, consider joining Ghosts of Providence for a nighttime tour around the city. You might even come face-to-face with its more nocturnal residents, who are particularly active after the sun sets. Apparitions of 1920s era flappers, the flying bodies of disheartened suicide victims, and even the ghastly spirit of Egar Allen Poe have frequently been sighted around the city during the nighttime, sometimes appearing to anyone who happens to pass by…much to their horror.

You might be able to flex your knowledge about things like Providence’s role in the Revolutionary War, its well-known leaders and politicians, and its roots as a manufacturing hub, but what do you know about the dark truths that lurk in every nook and cranny of this old city? Impress your friends back home with lesser-known stories about Providence’s former residents, and learn about a more disturbing past.

Whether you’re looking to learn more about Providence’s sinister history, want to give your travel companions a fright, or just want to get the adrenaline pumping, a Providence ghost tour with Lizzie Borden Ghost Tours is bound to send shivers down your spine. Immerse yourself in the city’s horrific history when stopping at destinations such as the haunted Biltmore Hotel.

You’ve already checked out Providence’s many art museums, scenic parks, and top-rated restaurants. But there’s more to Rhode Island’s capital city than meets the eye. Get your blood pumping with a tour from Lizzie Borden Ghost Tours and learn about the disturbing truth that lies beneath the city’s charming streets, which is widely considered to be too gruesome for the average visitor.

Providence is a town brimming with a one-of-a-kind history, with spine-tingling stories that have been passed down from generation to generation. If you want to travel like a local, consider making a Providence ghost tour with Lizzie Borden Ghost Tours a must-do on your to-do list, and learn about the chilling side of Providence that residents have experienced for years.

Did you know scientists at Princeton University may have proven the existence of ghosts?

Researchers at Princeton University have been studying paranormal phenomena in a scientific context for almost 30 years, through a department called “PEAR”. It stands for “Princeton Engineering Anomalies Research”. PEAR is a scientific study of consciousness-related physical phenomena.

Have you ever had a terrible tour guide? Someone who wasn't very likable, wasn't very knowledgeable, didn't have a good command of the group, was boring and unengaging?

Not our tour Guides! They are the best. They will make a believer out of you. Not just in ghosts, but in how awesome a properly guided tour can be. Our guides take their role seriously - they are guiding you through 300 years of history, in places that have been evidently haunted, almost weekly, since they were discovered.

Have you ever heard of a “memory palace”? It's a technique used by memory athletes to remember fantastic amounts of information with perfect recall, in a short period of time. What you do is, you associate different imagery and stories with different features of locations you're familiar with (like different rooms in your house).

If you've only got a couple days in town, maybe you're with your significant other, or maybe you're with your friends, or even your whole family, and you're spending your precious paid time off here in Williamsburg, so that every move you make counts… then you simply must come visit us.

Did you know the hormones our bodies release when we're thrilled have an influence on attraction? It's why roller-coasters make such a great first date. This has been studied over and over, but it's worth repeating here. If you're taking someone on a date, and you're looking to have a lot of fun together, or to increase attraction for each other, it's a good idea to find something that gets the blood pumping. The best activities are even a little scary, like a roller coaster. Or a haunted old church.

What is it worth to take a trip with your family that actually brings everyone together, even if it's just for an hour or two? Family vacations can be stressful, and sometimes it can be a real pain to get everyone to get into the spirit doing the same thing, without whining or eyes rolling. And how many memories do we really get to have fun reminiscing over as the years pass?

US Ghost Adventure tours are the real deal. One of the first things you'll notice, that makes us different than the other ghost tours in town, is we don't walk the traditional paths. And we don't use silly costumes or lanterns. Why? Because we only walk the paths of the stories we have fact-checked and verified. We explore real haunted sites across the U.S.

US Ghost Adventure tours are easy to fit into most schedules, because we run late in the evening. We have different start times in the evening to choose from, including with ghost tours starting at 8pm and 9pm, and the Ultimate tour at 10pm. Finally, at 90-125 minutes long, you can almost always find a tour that fits your schedule.

This is our favorite. Not long ago, a pop-science article was published that claimed the Large Hadron Collider at CERN had debunked ghosts. In reality, a scientist named Brian Cox mused that if there were a medium that could preserve a person (something like a 'soul'), he believes he would have seen evidence of it in his particle physics work.

View our Refund Policy on this page if you have any questions!

Please see your booking details for meeting location. There are neighboring parking garages and street parking that are available in the area.

Group size varies based on time of year and demand. We can keep everyone in your party in the same group. We’ve been doing this for years, and manage group size to ensure guests have a great experience. In the event you can’t hear your tour guide, let them know, or move closer to them.

Pets are welcome as long as they do not disrupt or distract from the tour

The arrival time will be listed on your confirmation email and in the available tour times when you click the book button

Please do not call us, the best way to reach us is by email using the contact form on this website

An extended tour takes you to a few additional locations when the regular tour ends. This adds about four new places and 30 minutes to your tour- highly recommended

Book a tour and check the +1 box for each person in your group where it says “Extended Tour” at checkout to add an extended Ghost tour.

Please contact us directly for pricing and availability. We do not do private tours under 30 persons. If you have a group under 30, please order directly from the website’s book now option.

Tours are held rain or shine. We will contact you if the tour is cancelled.

Please only attend the tour for the day and time you are booked, as another day or time may not be available. If you need to reschedule, please contact us by email first. There is a $10 per order (not person) rebooking fee for each schedule change.

As it is unfair to other guests, we do not wait for late or no show parties. Please remember to arrive to the correct location on time! We do not grant refunds to guests who fail to arrive to the appointed place on time and miss their tour.

No, but some of the locations you can visit during the day for free. We simply wouldn’t have the time to focus on as many stories as we do if we were to enter each one, and we wish to focus on the stories, and leave the exploring up to you!

15 minutes before the start of your tour

No, this is a walking tour.

Most of the tour is not stroller or wheelchair accessible.

Yes, you are welcome to take photos of the locations we visit!

No, videos are not allowed

No, there is no smoking allowed on the tour

We do not allow intoxicated guests or drinking on the tour- we will promptly ask those in violation to leave

Lizzie Borden Ghost Tours

America’s most infamously haunted house delivers the most terrifying scares from all across the nation. We’ve compiled an extensive list of notoriously haunted locations and packaged them into spooky, entertaining tours available throughout the nation. Discover the true, unfiltered stories that created these hair-raising scares in only the unique and engaging way our expert guides can bring them to you. From the ghosts of unsolved murders and tragic accidents to disturbed spirits unable to find peace, there’s no limit to what we expose on our authentic ghost tours. Join us as we take you on an unforgettable, chilling journey through your city’s dark past and uncover the sinister secrets that put these places on the otherworldly map.

The Lizzie Borden House is home to the infamous murders that captivated the nation and made Lizzie Borden a macabre household name. Guests can explore the house via a variety of tours and, for those brave enough, stay in this notoriously haunted home. We aim to provide you with a memorable experience as well as deliver the best ghost tours, haunted pub crawls, and a variety of other experiences in over 100 cities.

Fake News in Fall River

The murders of Fall River's Andrew and Abby Borden were front-page news in the autumn of 1892. How could a young woman such as Lizzie have allegedly committed such heinous acts? The crime enveloped the town that year, drawing in speculation and myst ... Read More

Posted 11.15.2021

Methodists and Millgirls – Fall River’s First Unsolved Murder

The main stretch of Fall River. Source: Wikimedia Commons Fall River and Lizzie Borden go together hand-in-hand. Even if you’re not a Fall River native, just hearing the town’s name is enough to send chills down your spine. But the Lizzi ... Read More

Oak Grove Cemetery

All cemeteries have some haunting, and there's no exception for the Oak Grove Cemetery in Fall River, Massachusetts.  This cemetery, however, has good reason to be haunted.  And haunted, it most certainly is. History of Oak Grove Cemete ... Read More

Posted 09.29.2021

Lizzie Borden’s Maplecroft Mansion

Lizzie Borden's Maplecroft Mansion was home to the alleged axe murderer for nearly 35 years after being acquitted for murdering her parents. It's believed that her spirit hangs on in her beloved home, as well as the home she lived across town whe ... Read More

Posted 09.21.2021

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Join us for a tour of providence as we celebrate our 33rd season.

Our 2024 season is OPEN!

Join us for an open-air boat tour of Providence as we celebrate our 33rd season!

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Daily Narrated Tours

Discover the historic & contemporary milestones of the Providence waterways on our fun & relaxing narrated tours! Voted 2023 “Best Local Tour”

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Twilight River Cruises

Bathed in the serenity of a softer light, the city’s architecture, picturesque bridges and cobblestone walkways take on a whole new life beneath the setting sun.

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Providence Architecture Tour

Experience 300 years of architectural history as you cruise the Providence waterways!

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Wine & Brine Boat Cruise

A wine & oyster tasting cruise with Rhode Island’s own West Passage Oysters and Gooseneck Vineyards! A true Rhode Island culinary and boating experience!

Providence Cocktail Cruises

Cocktail tasting cruises with Rhode Island Spirits & Industrious Spirit Co; Gins, vodkas & liqueurs distilled right here in Rhode Island!

Sip & Sea Providence

Enjoy a relaxing daytime cruise along the Providence waterways as you sip complimentary prosecco, wine & mimosas! This cruise is not narrated.

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WaterFire® Boat Rides

Experience the magic of a full WaterFire® lighting from the best seat in town!

Partial WaterFire® Rides

The perfect Providence evening! Enjoy a cruise throughout the downtown waterways with the addition of a partial WaterFire® lighting!

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Haunted Boat Rides

Enjoy the spooky side of Providence history as we cruise with our guest guides (and expert storytellers) from the Providence Ghost Tours!

Vineyard Voyages

We’ve partnered with RI’s own Gooseneck Vineyards to bring you a memorable floating wine tasting!

Tour of Green Jacket Shoal

Explore the Providence waterways and Green Jacket Shoal, Rhode Island’s largest ship graveyard, with expert marine archeologist David Robinson!

Narragansett Brews Cruise

Hop aboard with Rhode Island’s iconic Narragansett Brewery for a floating beer tasting! Two dates only, so grab your seats today!

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Providence Walking Tours

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This was the first thing I did when I arrived in Providence and Captain Peter's tour was an amazing way to be welcomed to Providence! He was so knowledgeable and informative and I found myself remembering interesting points he shared all throughout my three-day stay. The meeting point was easy to find and I highly recommend you enjoy an ice cream at the Creamery before the boat ride!

I didn’t know the river was so beautiful. The narrator was very informative and the description of the history of river usage was interesting. It was a great way to introduce visitors to the “highlights” of downtown Providence, from a unique perspective. The description of how the hurricane barrier was built was fascinating. I highly recommend this tour!

Captain Tom was a great tour guide. He was super knowledgeable, very friendly and had a great sense of humor. We didn't have a lot of time in Providence, so we weren't sure what to do. Taking the boat tour was a great choice and good use of our time. We highly recommend it for anyone visiting the city...you will learn a lot and see some pretty great views.

After enjoying the fun narrated tours lead by Captain Tom for the past few years, we were excited for the opportunity to explore the Green Jacket Shoal. We had wondered, during low tide, what the exposed wood in the river was off of India Point Park. The tour, guided by David Robinson, brought us out - up close - to “Rhode Island’s largest ship graveyard” where we learned about each boat settled there, and therefore, a lot about Providence history. The boat ride was fun and fascinating!

We took the Haunted Boat Tour this past weekend and both our captain (Peter) and ghost guide (Clay) did an excellent job keeping us entertained with interesting stories with insightful history of the city. The story of Edgar Allen Poe was definitely our favorite. We would highly recommend this to anyone looking for a spooky time!

We had a wonderful cruise in Providence with the Gooseneck Wine Co. We had a blast! We learned so much history from our boat captain. The sky was clear. A beautiful evening, was perfect for a leisurely cruise. Thanks for such a wonderful time. I highly recommend it!

Captain Tim and the tour narrator Jake were superb! Very knowledgeable and informative. We loved that we were able to bring food and drinks aboard. This tour by far was one of the best. An affordable rate for a guided tour on the water. We enjoyed the small group and the relaxed atmosphere. We look forward to sharing our experience with our family & friends! Thank you again for the great experience!

We took our grandsons on the Haunted River Tour. All of us enjoyed Kelly, our guide, who enthusiastically told us many scary stories of ghosts in Providence. The boat ride was really interesting and felt like we were going underground with all the bridges. Fun evening!

Went on a late afternoon voyage this past Sunday for a friends birthday. What a great time and beautiful day in the harbor. As a lifetime Rhode Islander, seeing the Providence shorelines from a different perspective was absolutely enlightening. Being able to see the old and new bridges, and how they were constructed is very cool. Captain Tom was not only incredibly informative, he had a great sense of humor and made the ride extremely enjoyable.

We loved our relaxing boat ride through the WaterFire show this past weekend! The driver of our boat was able to get views for both sides of the boat during different portions of the show and I noticed he was slowing down in front of some of the cool sections of flames to allow people a chance to take pictures and selfies. The view from the boat ride was amazing of the flames and the show. I would absolutely recommend taking a boat ride during WaterFire. It took the show to an 11 on a 1-10 scale!

Twilight cruise is beautiful. Captain was great, wine delicious. Great experience. Didn't want it to end. What a value!

We booked a 2 hour private charter for my buddy’s bachelor party on 6/11. It was AWESOME. Tim was our captain, and we couldn’t have imagined having a better experience. BYOB and making great memories with the boys? Sign me up. If you are ever in the Providence area, this is a must. Thank you for the amazing time and if we are ever back in the area we will be back.

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Meet the Guides

Courtney (a.k.a. ghost mom).

After living in a deliciously haunted house in the Green Mountains of Vermont, it is wonderfully appropriate that Courtney would become a ghost tour owner! After graduating with a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Theater from the University of Rhode Island, Courtney and her friend Mike (a.k.a Ghost Dad, who is no longer with the tour but will always be Ghost Dad) decided to create a business that would bring them joy and push their creativity.

Using her amazing experience as a tour guide for the Newport Ghost Walk and personal experiences with the paranormal, Courtney and Mike decided to try their hands at creating a tour. Courtney has been the lead guide and storyteller since the tour’s inception in 2006 and is now the sole (and soul) owner of Providence Ghost Tour. In her spare time, Courtney enjoys hiking with her husband and dog, Baxter (the Providence Ghost Pup), taking road trips, and cooking (which is as frequently unsuccessful as it is successful). Wanna know a secret about Courtney? She is a scary movie chicken and has to sleep with the lights on after watching anything that involves bumps in the night.

When not leading groups through the East Side, Kelly can be found sharing the joy of theatre with youth, and enjoying bearing witness to her children’s discovery and exploration of the world around them (and wondering if her son sees someone she doesn’t when he says hi to the corner of the room).

Stephanie has been a Ghost Guide since 2015, and has been in love with ghost stories since childhood. Originally from South County, she is a graduate of URI Theater Department where she studied acting and costume design. By day she is a master seamstress, by night she tells ghost stories on the historic streets of Providence in a fancy dress. The best of both worlds.

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Discover the eerie charm of Providence's history on a unique cruise experience with our Captains and guest guides from Providence Ghost Tours. Cruise through Providence's scenic waterways, surrounded by moonlit bridges, cobblestone streets, and historic architecture.

Join us as we unveil tales of Providence's enduring spirits—the beloved local figures and literary icons whose legacies linger beyond their time. These stories bring to life the capital city's ghostly residents, whose spirits still roam among us. Step aboard and immerse yourself in an unforgettable journey—they've been expecting you!

• All ghost tours are appropriate for ages 10+. 
• These tours will run in light rain/mist conditions. Bring an umbrella, it only adds to the mystique!

The tours are approximately 60 minutes.  Check-in is 15 minutes prior to scheduled departure time.

Tickets: $38 adults, $35 Seniors 65+, $33 children 0-12y.

Dress appropriately, our boats are not covered.  All tours are by reservation, so please book prior to your arrival.

Location: 101 Ayer St. Providence, RI

Experience the spooky side of Providence's past firsthand with our guided ghost tour cruise. Discover the city's haunted history as you glide through its picturesque waterways, guided by our expert Captains and special guest guides from Providence Ghost Tours.

Journey through moonlit bridges, cobblestone pathways, and historic downtown architecture as you hear chilling tales of Providence's dearly departed. From renowned literary figures to humble residents, their spirits continue to haunt the city they once called home. Don't miss this opportunity to connect with Providence's supernatural legacy—come aboard and let their stories unfold around you!

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• Prospect Terrace Park, 60 Congdon Street, Providence, RI 02906
• (401) 256-1477

Providence Ghost Tour

Prospect Terrace Park 60 Congdon St. Providence, RI 02906

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