Tour Days
Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays & Sundays from mid-April through November
Tour Duration
Approx. 3 – 3.5 Hours
Tour Distance
Approx. 1.7 Miles Walking Distance
Cost
$76 Per Person (no alcohol)
$94 Per Person (with alcohol)
Arts & Gastronomy
Come Together in the Creative Capital
Delicious adventure awaits where food, art, and architecture collide in Providence’s vibrant Downcity Arts District. Sample from diverse Rhode Island favorites and award winning culinary restaurants, and between bites get an insider’s view of this lively and creative small city. Our expert guides will help you discover the treasure of epicurean favorites, hidden art, historic architectural gems, sharing local stories and the many happenings to be found in Rhode Island’s Creative Capital.
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What To Expect
A gastronomic event that you won’t soon forget: The Downcity Providence food tour includes sea-to-table fare at a casual hotspot, tasty seasonal bites from a Parisian-inspired cafe, tasty traditional Greek bits and bites , made-from-scratch German snack with brews from a local pub, and so much more!
A one-of-a-kind historical and cultural experience: Learn about Downcity Providence’s illustrious past and its innovative present on a tour narrated by enthusiastic local guides who love to share their love of the Ocean State. What better way to drink in history than through sight, sound, smell and taste!
A growing bucket list: Beyond the tour itinerary, we’ll tip you off to little-known eateries, happenings, places to stay, and other captivating things to do in Providence, so you can dive even deeper when you return.
Who Should Take This Tour?
Visitors — will love learning what makes our beloved Creative Capital so extraordinary and exploring the nationally recognized food scene.
Locals — will relish behind-the-scenes tales and background stories of newly found restaurants and specialty dishes. A great way to share a day with family and friends!
All guests will find new eateries and places they will want to return to — and tell their friends about.
When: Fridays, Saturdays & Sundays from April thru November
Time: From12pm to 3-3:30pm (please arrive 15 min. early)
How Much: $76 per person no alcohol, $94 per person with alcohol
What’s Included: All tastings, enough for a very satisfying lunch and a guided historic downtown neighborhood tour.
Sales Deadline: 9:30:00 AM the day of event.
Who: All ages and all fitness levels, especially those who enjoy eating, walking and learning.
Capacity: 14 people per tour
What To Wear: Comfortable clothes and shoes for walking. Please bring rain gear if wet weather is predicted and bottled water for walking in hot weather.
Weather Conditions: Tour takes place rain or shine.
Meeting Point: Northwest corner of the intersection of Ship/Eddy & Dyer Streets or 1 Ship Street.
“Great afternoon in Providence, Rhode Island”
“Our tour guide, Katy, did a wonderful job of combining history, culture and food. We got a brief history of the area and since it was our first time in RI it was interesting. The food choices were great, delicious and varied. In many of the establishments, the owners came out to talk with us and tell us about themselves, their food and their restaurants – very personalized. The walk was easy because of so many stops. It was a great afternoon and I would highly recommend it.”
Tripadvisor Review
“FIRST TIME TOURIST, LONG TIME RESIDENTS”
“This food tour is a super fun way to see Providence, both for first-time tourist and long-time residents. I’ve lived in Providence for almost 10 years and I still learned more about my city from Jenny- she’s a great storyteller and very knowledgeable guide! Venues were well-chosen and varied. Glad to support a small company supporting other small companies in Providence. The owners/managers of Yoleni’s, Malted Barley, and Ellie’s even came out to say hello to our group! Definitely would recommend. Worth the money.”
Yelp Review
“This food tour in Downcity Providence was wonderful!”
“Our guide Diandra was so knowledgeable and made the tour informative as well as fun! I would recommend this as a great way to spend an afternoon!”
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Tasting Locations
Ellie’s Bakery
A Parisian inspired bistro filled with goodness and prepared with responsibly sourced local ingredients. A wholesome, soulful experience down to the smallest of details.
The Malted Barley
Taking their “Craft” seriously, what is better than 37+ taps of local and regional beers combined with house-made, hot out of the oven, craft pretzels?!
Dune Brothers Seafood
Unconventional local sustainable New England fish shack.
Charuma
Authentic Taiwanese snacks and specialty teas and drinks they call teatails.
Plant City
Plant City is the world’s first plant-based vegan food hall & marketplace from internationally-acclaimed, plant-based chef Matthew Kenney.
Geoff’s Superlative Sandwiches
Iconic sandwich shop in Providence for over 40 yrs. with over 90 sandwiches and unique personalities all their own.
Tizzy K’s Cereal Ice Cream
A decadent cereal milk ice cream experience located on the Providence River in a shipping container adding lots of color (literally!) to the waterfront with an eyecatching mural on it.
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Starting Location
Meet at the Northwest corner of the intersection of Dyer/Eddy/Ship Street or 1 Ship St. **Please double check exact location provided with tickets and reminder emails, sometime there are changes in meeting locations.
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