Parasols and Pocket Watches: A History Tour Join us for this elegant stroll through time!

Step back in time on an elegant stroll through Providence’s historic Benefit Street. Learn about prominent residents, architectural icons, and the events that shaped the city’s past.

Duration: 1 hour, 30 minutes
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Benefit Street - We will stroll historic Benefit Street for the duration of the tour. Your guide will point out buildings of architectural, historical, and societal interest. The tour is outside and we will not enter any of the buildings. Your guide will point out any establishments that permit public entry and you are welcome to go back to see them more closely at your convenience.
What's Included
  • Guided tour with a historically costumed guide
Additional Information

Join us for this elegant stroll through time!\n\nAllow our historically costumed, local guides to lead you down the most beautifully preserved street in all of Providence, RI- Benefit Street! \n\nGuests will learn the history of some of Providence’s most prominent residents and families, including the Dorr family, Roger Williams, and the Hoppin family….

Location
400 Benefit St
Benefit Street
Please meet your guide to the right of the Barker Playhouse, at the gates of the Tillinghast cemetery.
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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Jennifer_s
Jun 29, 2025
All will Benefit from this Providence tour - Our tour guide, Courtney, brought Providence to life. She even spent extra time past the hour sharing tidbits. We loved it.
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946annamariel
Jun 20, 2025
Absolutely wonderful! - Courtney was a fantastic guide! My husband and I learned a lot and had fun on the tour! We learned about the area and the state and got to see some beautiful historical buildings. 10/10 recommend to anyone who loves history!!
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Angela_m
Jun 12, 2025
June Tour - This tour was very engaging and informative! We had a great time! One of the better tour guides we have ever had.
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Chuck_h
May 22, 2025
Great tour - Guide was very knowledgeable, subject matter was very interesting. We really enjoyed the tour and learned a lot.
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Kathleen_b
May 16, 2025
Great Walking Tour - Courtney is an excellent storyteller, historian and guide! This was our first trip to Providence and we learned so much about the city and its history. A lovely walking tour. Highly recommend it!
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Stephaniewp9341ov
May 3, 2025
This was such a good tour! Courtney was so informative and well spoken, and was a great storyteller. A highlight of our trip t - I loved this tour! Courtney did such a great job, was well spoken and well-researched and was an amazing storyteller. A highlight of our trip to Providence!
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Anita_c
Apr 20, 2025
Brings history to life - Excellently narrated tour that really brings history to life Tour guide was very knowledgeable and really got into character
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Katiet675
Apr 19, 2025
Trip back in time - Our tour guide did a great job telling us the history of many homes and buildings along Benefit Street. Great story teller!
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Juliebu279qd
Apr 11, 2025
Great taste of Providence history - This was a wonderful tour full of history and stories. My tour guide was incredibly knowledgeable and gave facts mixed with fun stories. I would highly recommend this tour if you are visiting the area.
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Melanier287
Mar 23, 2025
Great Tour for A Weekend Trip - Highly Recommend! - Amazing! We were looking for an informative and engaging walking tour to supplement our visit to the John Brown House. Courtney was so friendly and knowledgeable; you can feel how passionate she is about Providence history. We love the stories she told of the Brown family and other prominent Rhode Islanders along Benefit Street, and she even added plenty of humor along the way. This is a great tour to make the most of a short weekend in Providence. Highly recommend and would love to come back in the summer when she does her boat tours!
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From $30
up to 15 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).