Providence Walking Tour: Explore Urban Sophistication
4.8
56 Ratings
Providence
Discover the captivating blend of small-town charm and urban sophistication on a Providence walking tour. Explore history, architecture, universities, and intriguing characters.
Duration: 2 hours, 15 minutes
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Discover the building’s past
  • Get to know Roger Williams
  • Understand the history of the church
  • Familiarize yourself with political history
  • Inform yourself about city events
What's Included
  • Top-tier Guide
Additional Information

Providence harmoniously combines the communal ambience of a small village with the cosmopolitan elegance of a large metropolis. This excursion familiarizes visitors with fundamental aspects of the city, presenting a synthesis of Providence and Rhode Island’s historical narrative, architectural wonders, educational institutions, and eccentric individuals.

Location
11 Dorrance St
Dorrance Street
The meeting point is in the lobby of the Graduate Hotel.
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
4.8
(56 Ratings)
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14mikes14
Oct 14, 2023
Great day - My wife and I thoroughly enjoyed our walking tour. James was great. Very knowledgeable and informative. He answered all our questions and imparted many facts about Providence. We would recommend the tour to anyone.
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Larshorn
Oct 9, 2023
A good way to be introduced to the city - We often start by booking a city tour when we arrive in a new city, thereby we are quickly introduced to the city. This city tour was top notch with a fun lively and very knowledgeable guide It is only to say good luck to others
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Danette_s
Oct 9, 2023
Excellent - Jimbo was an excellent guide! He was very funny and full of great history! We would certainly take more tours with him next tome we are in RI.
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Catherine_w
Sep 4, 2023
Don't miss the walking tour during your stay - I loved the knowledgeable and enthusiastic tour guide ..the tour went by im a flash . Loved the story of RI s Plymouth rock when they blew it up with the dynamite I really enjoyed all of the historical sites and would take the tour again with family members. I went with my husband Walter and he said the same thing Thanks Bradley
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Lisaann_c
Aug 22, 2023
Very Unique and Interesting experience - The guide was very passionate about his city and was knowledgeable. It was a fun experience and found some details about he history very interesting
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618monicay
Aug 22, 2023
A Must Do! - This tour is a must do if you are visiting Providence. Bradly provided history and interesting facts about the city and the state as we passed various landmarks.
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88sues
Sep 19, 2023
Fun Walking Tour of Providence - 4 of us visited Providence for a long weekend and took the Welcome to Providence Walking Tour. Jimbo was a great guide as he was engaging, friendly, and explained things nicely. He was knowledgeable, fun and helpful with tips on restaurant recommendations and other things to do in Providence. The only recommendation I have is to tell folks to meet inside the Graduate hotel and not give the address.
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Aaron_f
Aug 9, 2023
Great Tour -- from Roger Williams to modern Mobsters - Roger Williams is one of my heroes and I loved visiting the historical site. My wife loved the modern history and the adventures of the long serving mayor.
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Heidi_v
Aug 28, 2023
This is a tour for people... - This is a tour for people who would like to know the whole history of Providence, not for people who would like to know the city.
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Tracy_t
Jun 14, 2023
Not too Thrilling - We were greeted at the Graduate lobby and then the tour began We stopped in the middle of the sidewalk 5 minutes into the trip b/c a large discovered they were on the wrong tour and our tour guide tried to help them get a refund- left the remainder of the small group waiting. The sites were dismal, the guide lacked luster and excitement- stories were boring and went on for way too long. Really was not what I am used to when booking similar tours.
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