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  The Creative Capital: Art and Architecture Tour of Providence

  Discover the beauty of Providence in all forms. The story of Providence is told by its buildings. Our city’s downtown blossomed during America’s Gilded Age, and has well-preserved examples of Art-Deco, Beaux-Arts, Neoclassical, and many more architectural styles. But this tour goes beyond bricks and windows: peer into the past by learning some of the human stories behind the facades. This tour also explores the city’s vibrant arts and cultural scene, a key ingredient of its dramatic turnaround from mid-century urban decay to regional arts center. Experience and learn the inspiration for Providence’s most breathtaking murals: these massive works weave into the city’s visual landscape for a result unparalleled anywhere in the United States. The walk begins in the lobby of the city’s historic Biltmore hotel and concludes after a 1.5 mile stroll at the Providence Riverwalk.

  Price: 30.00

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  Real Ghosts of Providence: True Crime Ghost Tour

  Behind Providence’s elegant facade lies a city haunted by real crimes and restless ghosts. On this true crime–driven ghost tour, you’ll uncover the city’s most chilling murders, deadly scandals, and crimes of passion- and the restless spirits left in their wake. Walk the waterfront where rumrunners met a brutal end in the Black Duck Incident, revisit the courtroom where an innocent man became the last person executed in Rhode Island, and descend into the shadows of Benefit Street, where whispers of a satanic ritual still unsettle even the bravest locals. This isn’t a night of cheap jump scares- it’s a deep dive into the real history behind Providence’s darkest stories. Every tale comes from archival records, newspaper accounts, and eyewitness testimony, grounding each haunting detail in fact. If you’re fascinated by true crime, unsolved mysteries, and the lingering echoes of lives cut short, this tour delivers an unforgettable look at the sinister side of Providence… and the ghosts history refuses to bury.

  Price: 30.00 Extras

  Link: Real Ghosts of Providence: True Crime Ghost Tour

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  Dark Tales: Haunted Authors of Providence Tour

  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.

  Price: 30.00

  Link: Dark Tales: Haunted Authors of Providence Tour

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  Voices of Resilience: Hidden History of Providence Tour

  Power to the people! From pivotal social justice movements to the personal narratives of unsung heroes, Voices of Resilience offers a deeper understanding of Providence’s identity and legacy of courage, resistance, and triumph. The tour highlights the lives and contributions of Providence’s Indigenous peoples, African Americans, immigrants, women, and other historically underrepresented groups who helped shape the city. We’ll take a closer look at how Rhode Island’s tremendous profit on the international slave trade powered the Industrial Revolution, how the state barely overcame revolution in defiance of rebellious suffragists, all the way through how the state fought but failed to prevent the first Gay Pride parade from taking place in Providence in 1976.​ Providence has been home to diverse, courageous, and resilient people who were able to achieve incredible feats despite the deck being stacked against them in every way. Learn about Edward Bannister, a 19th-century Black barber who overcame prejudice to become a painter of national acclaim; Princess Red Wing, a passionate educator, storyteller, and Narragansett and Pokanoket activist; Maritcha Lyons, who testified at the age of 16 in favor of Rhode Island school desegregation; and the 1902 labor strike that stopped Rhode Island’s urban core in its tracks. The walk begins on the Michael Van Leesten Pedestrian Bridge and concludes after a 1-mile stroll at Roger Williams National Memorial.

  Price: 30.00

  Link: Voices of Resilience: Hidden History of Providence Tour

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  Crime & Cuisine on Federal Hill

  A Food Tour with a Felonious Twist The Federal Hill neighborhood of Providence is one of its hottest destinations, home to some of the best Italian food in the world. This tour will give you a smorgasbord of its best bites and drinks, from fine wines to pasta with housemade meatballs. Come hungry! Every guest will also get a memento from their time on the Hill to take home with them. Spoiler alert: it’s delicious! The Hill was also home to some historic characters who dabbled on the wrong side of the law. Follow the intrigue of State v. Patriarca, when a future mayor took on a mob boss; learn about the corruption which brought Rhode Island’s banking system to its knees in the ’90s, and about a raid on an illegal dice game that sent a Providence Police Officer through a second-story window.

  Price: 100.00

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  Federal Hill Dinner Stroll

  A Guided Italian Dinner Experience Unwind after a long day with the Federal Hill Dinner Stroll—a decadent evening walk through Providence’s legendary Little Italy, guided by a warm and knowledgeable host. This immersive, multi-course dining experience replaces the usual restaurant routine with a handpicked lineup of top-tier small plates and drinks from some of the Hill’s most iconic spots. From seafood to house-made pastas and cheeses to unforgettable desserts, every stop is a celebration of one of the best culinary neighborhoods in New England. Food, tax, and tip are all included, so all you’ll need to think about is what to sip along the way. As the streets glow under string lights and the smell of fresh bread fills the air, you’ll be treated to an evening that’s equal parts indulgent and effortless. Your dedicated host is there just for your group—welcoming you at each stop, handling every detail, and making sure you feel taken care of from the first bite to the last. With bold flavors, rich traditions, and the warm hum of the neighborhood around you, it’s more than just dinner; it’s a chance to step into the rhythm of a place where food is a way of life.

  Price: 100.00

  Link: Federal Hill Dinner Stroll