2024 WALKING TOUR TICKETS ARE NOW LIVE!
Get ’em while they last!
We’re very proud to offer four walking tours of Lovecraft’s College Hill for guests and attendees of the convention, led by some very well-versed Lovecraftian scholars and local guides, and organized by Lovecraftian geographer Donovan Loucks. These tours will lead you past Lovecraft’s last two homes as well as over 30 sites described in “The Shunned House”, “The Call of Cthulhu”, The Case of Charles Dexter Ward, and “The Haunter of the Dark”. Each tour takes up two programming slots (3 hours) and costs $15 per person, for those already holding convention passes. Here are the times the walking tours are taking place:
| Day | Time Slot | Tour Guide |
|---|---|---|
| Thursday, August 15 | 1:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. | Donovan Loucks |
| Friday, August 16 | 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. | Donovan Loucks |
| Saturday, August 17 | 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. | Jason Eckhardt |
| Saturday, August 17 | 2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. | Rory Raven |
| Sunday, August 18 | 2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. | Rory Raven |
PURCHASE TICKETS HERE!
Tips for Visitors
Tickets: Only 30 tickets will be available for each walking tour. If tickets are sold out for a walking tour, additional visitors may be permitted on the tour at the discretion of the tour guide. However, those who pre-purchase tickets will be allowed on the walking tour before “standby” visitors.
NOTE: These tours are meant to be for convention attendees and guests only.
Refunds: Should your plans change, you may request a refund no later than 48 hours prior to your tour. In addition, if we must cancel a tour due to inclement weather or because a guide becomes unable to lead the tour, we will make every effort to refund your money. In addition, we reserve the right to substitute tour guides if some unforeseen circumstances arise.
Check-In: Walking tours depart from the lobby of the Providence Graduate. Arrive at the departure point at least five minutes before your tour is scheduled to depart. Present your ticket to your tour guide, who will check your name off the attendance list.
Tour Length: The linear distance of the walking tour is 2½ miles. Merely walking this route—and not stopping at any of the sites—will take about an hour. Though the walking tour is 2½ miles in length, visitors will also be ascending College Hill, attaining a height about 175 feet (or about 17½ stories) above the entrance to the Providence Graduate.
Preparation: Given the scope of the walking tour, people with infirmities are discouraged from attending. It is highly recommended that you wear comfortable shoes. Also note that, while summer in Providence can be very pleasant, occasionally both the temperature and humidity can rise to a very uncomfortable point. As such, keeping hydrated is important. However, note that there are neither water fountains nor public restrooms along the tour route. And don’t forget to bring your walking tour map from the program guide! If you’re unable to attend one of the scheduled tours, by all means explore Lovecraft’s College Hill on your own using the walking tour map!
Privacy Note: Many of the buildings on the walking tour are private residences. Feel free to enjoy the walking tour from the sidewalks and rights-of-way, but please respect the privacy and property of the current owners.
Your Guide: Finally, be respectful of your tour guide. Remember, your tour guide is working to provide you with the best experience possible. Keep up with your guide and don’t talk while your guide is addressing the group—but please feel free to ask questions. And if you really enjoyed your tour, show your appreciation by tipping your guide!
Purchase Tour Tickets
Walking tour tickets are $15 each for convention attendees and guests, which provides you with a bottle of water and a tour led by an informative guide. To purchase tickets for a given walking tour, you can either visit our eventbright page or, in the window below, simply select the quantity for the tour you’d like and then click on “Checkout”!
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