Top Rhode Island Ghost Tours

Learn about the history of Newport through the lore of its resident ghosts and ghouls with this tour of the town’s most haunted locations. Stroll past sites of gruesome crimes and other dark deeds and take in landmarks like White Horse Tavern, the Artillery Company of Newport, Trinity Church, and more. Listen to stories just scary enough to keep both adults and kids entertained as you explore Newport by night.

Uncover a different side of Westerley Rhode Island with this guided ghost-themed tour. Walk around to sites such as the Westerley Memorial Library, Public Works Building, Savory Bookshop, Granite Theatre, and other locations that are said to be haunted, while listening to tales of shipwrecks, spooky encounters, and paranormal activity from your guide.

Lift the veil on Providence’s dark history with this spooky walking tour through the storied College Hill neighborhood. Join your guide and small group for an eerie stroll past some of the city’s top landmarks as you learn about local legends and lore, unexplained mysteries, and the spirits that are said to roam the city still.

Hear about Newport’s haunted history and lore during this ghost walking tour of the city, led by a guide who helps you easily and safely navigate Newport in the dark of night. From Washington Square to the neighborhood ferry, learn about a side of the city most tourists never see, while listening to some of the city’s best ghost stories.

Make your trip to Providence unforgettable with this 1-hour walking ghost tour. Let a local guide lead you down the city’s old streets and regale you with spooky tales of alleged hauntings and the darker side of Providence’s history. Whether you’re looking for a good scare or you just want to learn more about the city’s past, this tour should do the trick.

Enjoy a memorable way to explore Providence—and learn all of the city’s spookiest ghost stories and creepiest lore—on this after-dark boat tour. Make your own way to the dock, hop aboard your vessel, and set sail with Captain Peter. Your costumed guide, accompanied by flickering lanterns, will share stories and secrets as you cruise along the water and admire views of the city illuminated after dark.

Delve into the spine-chilling history of Providence on this unique true crime ghost tour. Explore the city’s haunted past as you uncover chilling tales of murder, scandal, and the restless spirits that linger. Visit eerie locations like the former Biltmore Hotel and the Old State House, where dark trials took place. Each story is substantiated by historical records, making it a fascinating experience for true crime enthusiasts and history buffs alike. The tour lasts 90 minutes and is perfect for anyone intrigued by the darker side of history. Optional post-tour cocktails add a delightful finish to your evening. - 90-minute tour exploring Providence's haunted history - Visit infamous sites and hear true crime stories - Tour starts at The Graduate by Hilton Providence - Add a post-tour cocktail experience nearby for $20 A minimum of four guests is required for all tours to run. If less than four are booked, we’ll contact you the morning of to offer a full refund or rescheduling options

Walk through Providence's dark side! The eerie writings H.P. Lovecraft- one of the most significant supernatural horror fiction authors of the 20th century- are inexplicably bound to his hometown of Providence. This tour walks in the tortured author's footsteps through his traumatic upbringing and favorite haunts; guests also meet some of the fictional characters that Lovecraft wrote into the city's fabric through dramatic retellings of his creepiest tales. But Lovecraft isn't the only author that ambled the city's centuries-old sidewalks: Sarah Helen Whitman was an eccentric local spiritualist and poet who was briefly engaged to master of the macabre Edgar Allan Poe. This tour also explores her life and relives the couple's whirlwind- and doomed- romance. A minimum of four guests is required for all tours to run. If less than four are booked, we’ll contact you the morning of to offer a full refund or rescheduling options

Discover the beauty of Newport, Rhode Island, and its historical mansions on a trolley tour that takes you past more than 150 points of interest along Ocean Drive, Bellevue Avenue, Cliff Walk, and more. Also included is admission to The Breakers, a Vanderbilt mansion and U.S. National Historic Landmark.

Combine sightseeing with exploration with this trolley tour and mansion package. Get an overview of the neighborhoods in this part of the city as you take in the coastal scenery, all whilst your onboard guide provides live commentary. Take your pick of which of Newport's Gilded Age mansions you'd like to visit: Marble House, The Breakers, or Rosecliff, and enjoy exploring independently.

Get your bearings of Newport on a guided trolley tour of the city, which fills you in on Newport's history and contemporary culture as you travel among city sights. From restored homes on Ten Mile Ocean Drive to the legendary mansions of Bellevue Avenue, this tour introduces you to Newport with class and charm suitable of this historic city.

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

Get an insider’s introduction to the historic, coastal Newport during this attraction-packed trolley tour. Listen to entertaining and informative live narration on the Rhode Island city while you get a front-row peek at sights along the Ten-Mile Ocean Drive. Tours include admission tickets to one Newport mansion, including the Breakers, the Marble House, or Rosecliff.

Combine the history of a walking tour with the culture of a food tour on this Newport walking tour. As you make your way to five restaurants featuring top Newport culinary delights, your guide tells you about the city’s from before the American Revolution, through the Gilded Age, and up to the present.

Explore scenic Newport, Rhode Island at your own pace with this private self-guided driving tour. Listen to enriching background on iconic historic mansions like Bellevue House, the Elms, and the Vanderbilt estate The Breakers. Follow an offline GPS-enabled route with planning, maps, scenic stops, and hidden gems. Visit public beaches and parks while enjoying lifetime access and customer support via email, messaging, and phone.

Exploring Newport is even more fun on this Newport food walking tour, which introduces you to top Newport bites and city sights. Eat where the locals do at restaurants that are tucked away from the city’s main arteries—you might try locally sourced meats, Irish baked goods, or craft beer. As you walk between destinations, your guide shares stories about the city’s architecture and history. Upgrade to include alcoholic drinks as part of the tour.

Explore scenic, Newport’s historic Cliff Walk at your own pace using this private, self-guided, GPS-based tour. Download an easy-to-use app and set off on an attraction-packed audio tour available in English and French. Learn the little-known stories behind famous families of the Gilded Age—the Vanderbilts, the Astors, and other millionaires—and see their iconic oceanside mansions.

Providence's own H.P. Lovecraft invented cosmic horror in these streets. This self-guided walking tour follows the real houses and graveyards behind his most unsettling fiction. At 135 Benefit Street, hear what The Shunned House's narrator finds buried beneath the basement floor. The route winds through College Hill, from St. John's churchyard, where Lovecraft once led friends at midnight to listen for scratching in the walls. It passes the Fleur-de-Lys building, real-life home of Henry Wilcox in The Call of Cthulhu. Along the way, trace the invented history of the Necronomicon, a text so convincing that readers still ask if it's real. The tour ends at Prospect Terrace, overlooking the city Lovecraft both loved and feared until his death in 1937. Perfect for horror fans, myth lovers, and anyone who has ever wondered where fiction ends and history begins. Simply install the free VoiceMap app and enter the code from your confirmation email to download the tour and start walking.