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Downcity Providence Food Tour

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Learn why Providence is a foodie favorite with this 3-hour small group tour. Follow your professional guide to at least six tasting spots in the Downcity Arts District, a pedestrian-friendly area known for its charming architecture. Visit award-winning, high-end eateries like Gracie’s and Oberlin, as well as casual spots like an experimental bakery, Chinese bun shop, Greek emporium, and seafood shack.

Overview

Learn why Providence is a foodie favorite with this 3-hour small group tour. Follow your professional guide to at least six tasting spots in the Downcity Arts District, a pedestrian-friendly area known for its charming architecture. Visit award-winning, high-end eateries like Gracie’s and Oberlin, as well as casual spots like an experimental bakery, Chinese bun shop, Greek emporium, and seafood shack.

Itinerary

  • After meeting your guide at the intersection of 1 Ship & Dyer St. in Providence at 12pm, you'll begin a walking tour on this one-of-a-kind food tasting tour. This fully-narrated guided tour will visits at least six food tasting locations in the Downcity Arts District neighborhood. Delicious food tastings are served from both casual eateries serving up approachable, local farm-to-table comfort food to award winning fine dining plating fresh creative dishes.

    Between bites and samplings, you’ll get an insider’s view of the Providence’s enticing, modern culinary landscape, where food, art and architecture collide in a very walkable, scenic, diverse small city. Your expert guide with share their knowledge of epicurean favorites, hidden murals and art, architectural gems, hidden speakeasies and local festivals and entertainment to be found in the creative capital.

Location

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Address

1 Ship St, Providence, RI 02903, USA

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Experience

Highlights

  • Explore scenic Downcity Providence on foot
  • Enjoy gourmet tastings in a variety of settings
  • Get insider tips from a local guide
  • Small group size guarantees personalized experience
  • Inclusions

    • Local guide
    • Alcoholic drinks (if option selected)
    • Lunch
    • History, Art & Culture
    • Food tastings

    Exclusions

    • Alcoholic drinks unless an alcohol ticket was purchased.
    • Gratuities - 15 to 25% is recommended if you enjoy the tour.

    Additional Information

    • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
    • Please arrive 15 minutes early for check in, departure starts promptly at 12pm
    • A moderate amount of walking is involved,1 slight incline, approx. 1.8mi (2.89km)
    • Please advise of any specific dietary requirements or allergies at time of booking
    • Vegetarian substitutions available, please advise at time of booking if required
    • Pescatarian diets can be accommodated at some locations, but not all, please advise at time of booking if required
    • Refunds will not be issued if tour/activity is missed due to late or non-arrival
    • Minimum drinking age is 21 years, if you choose the food and alcohol ticket upgrade
    • Children 6 and up must be accompanied by an adult, under 6 years old is not recommended
    • Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately for weather
    • Please advise all guests in your group to bring cash for guide gratuities, if you enjoy the tour.

    Guide Languages

    • English

    Cancellation Policy

    No refund is possible if you cancel.

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    4.91 out of 5 stars

    Based on 269 reviews

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    Margaret G
    We spent the day with Jenny and two other couples and a young adult. Jenny was great, full of lots of great information about Providence. She was very energetic and animated and made it fun for all...
    victoriabW8291AC
    We loved our Downcity tour with Michelle! Great local knowledge and storytelling. Food and eateries were varied and delicious. Highly recommend.

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