What is the best season to take a ghost tour in Providence?
Every season brings its own unique vibe and value. Your personality, preferences, and energy may mesh with one season more so than another.
Let’s take a moment to consider the reasons for the seasons when taking Providence Ghost Tour.
Winter
The days are short, the nights are long, and the ghost stories hit differently!
- Get Cozy- Groups huddle in; they are generally smaller so guides can talk at a quieter volume, and it feels intimate.
- Seasonal Style- As you walk through the streets of Providence, you will glimpse Christmas trees in the homes we pass, delight in wreaths, and enjoy the holiday atmosphere, which pairs so nicely with a ghost tour! Looking for something more holiday-centric? Check out our “Christmas on Benefit Street” tour for less hauntings, more holiday history!
- Tradition- The Victorians were famous for passing the darkest months in front of the fireplace telling ghost stories. It is a great way to spend time with your loved ones and create memories during the holiday season. Have a larger group? Ask us about a Private Tour!
- Pro-Tip– Stop at one of Providence’s amazing coffee shops for a warming beverage before your tour! If something to sip on tour isn’t your style, grab some handwarmers to stay toasty while ghost touring!
For those who love the dark and chilling, Winter is the best season to take Providence Ghost Tour!
Spring
Spring is the season of quiet growth and rebirth. New England spring takes it’s time to arrive, but the slow-burn is rewarding!
- Rebirth- The gray of winter is replaced by hues of green and pops of pinks and purples. While one may think a ghost tour has nothing to do with this, Providence’s ghosts remind us that what has died is never truly gone- they rise again and again.
- Tiny Groups- This is our slowest season, so groups are very small.
- Shake Off the Cobwebs- Springtime means opening the windows, sweeping out the stale winter air, and stepping outside again. Stepping out at night feels decadent and almost a rebellion against the oppression of the deep winter. A ghost tour lets you stroll at night and breathe in the fresh scent of lilacs.
- Investigations Begin- Our Investigation Tours begin in the spring. This is a great time to perfect your ghost-hunting techniques!
- Pro-Tip– Dress like an onion. Days can be warm, but nights get pretty chilly if not cold. Wear layers.
For those who love all things floral, warming, and hopeful, Spring is the best season to take Providence Ghost Tour!
Summer
Campfires. S’mores. Scary stories by moonlight. Folks have been telling ghost stories in the summer for centuries.
- Cooler nights- Providence gets hot and humid during summertime, but nights tend to cool down. Our evening breeze gets blowing, a thunderstorm may rumble through in the early evening, and by sunset the temps have dropped to something reasonable. Get out of the AC and into the paranormal!
- Elbow room- Ghost tours are generally a bit less crowded in the summertime, as many folks save tours for autumn. Providence as a whole is less crowded, because the colleges are not in full swing, so the city in general feels spacious.
- Waterfire Nights- Well, if you do like a busy city, there is nothing like pairing Providence, RI’s top art installation with a ghost tour! Creep under the streetlamps on a ghost tour, then head down to the river and watch the fires dance. It is a perfect night!
- Our partnership with Providence River Boat Company kicks off in June and continues until Halloween. In the summer months, nothing makes one feel quite so smug as beating the heat and floating down the river enjoying Haunted River Boat Rides whilst sipping a cool beverage!
- Pro-Tip– Bring some water on tour. The humidity can catch people by surprise, so stay hydrated. Also, pack an umbrella! Humidity means we get passing rain.
For those who want to make the most out of every moment of the warm months, Summer is the best season to take Providence Ghost Tour!
Autumn
They don’t call it Spooky Season for nothing! This is the most popular time to take a tour and there are so many reasons that make it so.
- Cross-Cultural Celebrations- Across the world, societies recognize this time as the time to connect with the dearly departed. Many people believe that the veil between the world of the living and the world of the dead thins and it is easiest to pass from one to the next.
- Harvest- We are harvesting the last vestiges of light, warmth, and community before hunkering down for the winter. There is an intrinsic desire to do fun things and be active during this time, and a ghost tour is absolutely a perfect way to honor the season.
- Weather- Autumn in New England is world-famous. Our trees put on their most beautiful show, humidity is low, and temperatures are generally pleasant. Grab a sweatshirt, treat yourself to a coffee, and get lost in the world of the paranormal in Providence, RI!
- This is the only season (and only in October) where you can take a haunted Venetian gondola ride! Join our tour partner, La Gondola Providence for Viaggio Di Fantasme! This is perhaps the most elegant way to experience a ghost tour in Providence, RI.
- Pro Tip– If planning to book a weekend tour, try to do so a day or two in advance. Tours often sell out the day-of, especially Providence Ghost Tour. A little planning goes a long way!
For those who dream of pumpkin spice and crunchy leaves, Fall or Autumn is the best season to take Providence Ghost Tour!
So Which Season is Best?
A ghost tour in any season is perfect. We offer a variety of tour options to fit guests’ interests and energies. Providence Ghost Tour, Parasols and Pocket Watches, and our other offerings are sure to create a memorable experience any time of year. Choose the season that suits you and book a tour today!
