• The Players At Barker Playhouse - Discover the history of the cemetery next to the theater and how Providence’s earliest settlers celebrated the holiday.
• Benefit Street - Stroll along and explore how Christmas was traditionally celebrated. This street boasts some of the city’s most diverse and well-preserved architecture, making it especially stunning during the winter holidays! The tour will include a walk along Benefit Street.
• Providence Athenaeum - As one of the oldest libraries in the country, learn about the influence of literature on Christmas celebrations!
• First Baptist Church in America - Understand the church’s journey in reconciling how to celebrate Christmas. This perspective evolved over time and was a topic of much debate within the church community.

• A Festively costumed guide!

• Tips/Gratuities

• This is an outdoor tour. Benefit Street is a very old street, therefore the sidewalks can be uneven. Travelers must be able to walk for ninety minutes or have a mobility device they can comfortably navigate in moderately uneven terrain (side walks, roads that are a mixture of cement, brick, and cobble stone).
• Some guests using wheelchairs/mobility devices have found Benefit Street and the subsequent sidewalks accessible, while others find it challenging. We recommend going to Benefit Street in advance of a tour to determine if it is appropriate for your level of comfort and needs.

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