Are You Scared?: Take a break from existential fear — Providence Ghost Tour spooks you with local spirits

It’s time for a New England fall and this year, you probably can’t do most of your favorites, especially if it involves a ghost, being scared, being around people and being scared to be around people. But, have no fear — not all hope is lost! There are multiple spooky events being hosted by Providence Ghost Tour.

First, of course, is their classic haunted Providence Ghost Tour, which is currently being held every Saturday, but additional dates may open in October. The tours have been limited to eight per tour, which is substantially smaller than their normal size, and offers an intimate walk around Providence to hear some haunting stories about famous past residents who might just happen to still be around. Guests and your tour guide (who will be dressed-up!) are required to wear masks. Tours last an hour and a half, and you should be prepared to walk or stand that entire time.To book, go to providenceghosttour.com

Second are the Haunted Boat Tours that Providence Ghost Tours are doing in conjunction with Providence River Boat Company. These tours allow for a leisurely float down the Providence river (the boat leaves from the dock next to Hot Club) and gives participants an open-air ghost tour that lasts 50-55 minutes. Masks are required, and capacity has been limited to a maximum of 10, with the allowance of one to two more for smaller children. These tours run until November 1, which for those of you keeping track, is Día de los Muertos, or Day of the Dead. If you really need a Halloween party and are desperate to figure out how to pull it off this year, the two organizations are partnering up for a 75-minute haunted boat tour that features booze. They’re calling it their Haunted Boozy Boat Tour and it will only be around for three nights — the weekend of Halloween. Find out more at ProvidenceRiverBoat.com/boat-tours/haunted-tour.

And last, but not least, if you’re looking for a spooky time but want to limit your group size even more, Providence Ghost Tour and La Gondola have partnered for Viaggio di Fantasme, which translates to “Trip of Ghosts,” a six-person gondola ride, along with the gondolier and ghost tour guide, who provide lore, singing and a private ride down the river. Guide and gondolier will be masked, but your party does not have to be. It’s $180 for the ride, which lasts 50 minutes and runs on Tuesdays and Thursdays. You can book online at GondolaRI.com/viaggio-di-fantasme.

Courtney Edge-Mattos, owner of Providence Ghost Tour said of the events, “We’re taking all precautions, so that we can have some fun activities this fall.” She did, however, warn that due to the limited number of participants in each activity, they suggest that you book as soon as you can. Tours (both nautical and not) are filling up quickly.