What is the cancellation policy for this tour?

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

How long does this tour take?

This tour lasts approximately 2 hours.

Haunted Benefit Street Walking Tour at Ghosts of Providence

Q: Where does this tour start?

This tour starts at: Meet your guide at the wrought iron fence of the Tillinghast Cemetery to the right of the Barker Playhouse (corner of Transit Street and Benefit Street)..

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2 hours

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Overview

Explore the eerie history of Providence on the Haunted Benefit Street walking tour, where chilling tales come to life under the glow of streetlamps. This immersive experience delves into the ghostly legends of the Mile of History, including the haunted Providence Athenaeum and the Benefit Street Armory. Discover the stories of lost love, vampires, and local hauntings, and hear about the unsettling past of an old funeral parlor. Ideal for history enthusiasts and ghost story lovers alike, this walking tour offers an unforgettable glimpse into Providence's spectral side.

- Discover the ghostly legends of Providence's Mile of History
- Visit haunted locations like the Providence Athenaeum and Armory
- Listen to chilling tales of lost love, vampires, and hauntings
- Perfect for history buffs and those intrigued by the supernatural

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What's Included

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Flashlight
Historical Guide

Itinerary

Stop 1

Our lantern-carrying guide will meet you at the wrought iron fence to the right of the Barker Playhouse. They will set the scene for your tour and you will begin your haunted history tour.

Stop 2

Learn the haunting tale of the House of a Thousand Candles, step over the graves of Providencers from times gone by, visit Providence Athenaeum, hear from soldiers at one of our city's oldest Armories, beware of careening carriages and runaway horses, discover the dearly departed at an old funeral parlor, get acquainted with the bright spirits of two art clubs, and more! We will sneak amongst the shadows to nearly a dozen haunted sites on this historic street.

Meeting & End Point

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Meeting Point

Meet your guide at the wrought iron fence of the Tillinghast Cemetery to the right of the Barker Playhouse (corner of Transit Street and Benefit Street).

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End Point

Meet your guide at the wrought iron fence of the Tillinghast Cemetery to the right of the Barker Playhouse (corner of Transit Street and Benefit Street).

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Good to Know

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Known For:

Private and Luxury in Providence, Historical Tours in Providence, Walking Tours in Providence, Ghost Tours in Providence

Special Instructions

Please give the name under which your tickets are registered to your guide. They will check you off our manifest. Please have your email confirmation available in case there is a discrepancy, so we can easily resolve this.