Parasols and Pocket Watches: A History Tour Join us for this elegant stroll through time!
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Providence
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: 1 day learn more
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. See architectural icons including the John Brown House, the First Baptist Church, the Fleur de Lys Building, and the original State House. Learn about the events that shaped our state and nation, including the suffrage movements (yes, there were two!) and the Civil War. This tour will leave you feeling more connected to the city’s past and with a greater appreciation for Providence.\n\nBenefit Street is a mostly flat street and is suitable for people of most levels of health and fitness.

  • Flat terrain, suitable for most levels of health.
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.

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F9571udlisac
Mar 10, 2024
Fantastic historical narratives! - I had a really great time on this tour—the guide had unique and interesting stories from multiple centuries for various houses and buildings along Benefit Street. You learn about the founders and the Brown family and others into the late 1900s. The costume just added to it all! Highly recommend!
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Bryann366
Mar 4, 2024
Excellent, informative part of our stay - We just had a great tour in Providence! Our guide was excellent and very knowledgable about the history of the city, its founding, and the people who were important in its formation. We loved the pace of the tour, and we loved learning about the city this way!
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Melissaann729
Jan 5, 2024
Great way to appreciate the history packed into an iconic Providence street - We had 3 generations together for this fabulous tour - and learned so much in the space of 90 mins. There is truly so much interesting history to Benefit St and our guide did an incredible job weaving together interesting stories that only scratched the surface of her knowledge. She has clearly put a tremendous amount of work into the research and narration that made the time fly. It was fascinating to understand the street's lasting impact on our world and city. I'd highly recommend for anybody who lives in Providence or has the opportunity to visit!
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