Downcity Providence Food Tour

Join this 3-hour small-group food tour to savor 6+ food tastings in one of America’s top food cities with a professional guide. Sip on alcoholic beverages (if option selected) at select locations. Explore this historic capital city’s architecture while listening to fascinating stories about the history and view the art and culture as you walk through the Downcity Arts District. Tour is limited to a maximum of 14 people to ensure personalized service and includes a guide offering recommendations for you to further explore on your own.

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.

• 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.

• Tasting Tour – No Alcohol
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  Downcity Providence Food Tour includes six plus food tastings from at least 6 eateries.
• Tasting Tour- Alcohol Included
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  Downcity Providence Food Tour includes six plus food tastings from at least 6 eateries and 3 alcohol tastings.

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

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

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Tips & Guidelines
• It is very important for you to send us any specific food and allergy restrictions in advance. We do our best to accommodate but it is not always possible
• Please be sure to arrive at least 15 minutes early to the tour meeting point location, we will start promptly at 12pm.
• As a courtesy to other guests and to ensure we stay on schedule with each tasting location, shopping is not allowed during the tour. There maybe some drink tastings as part of the tour, but for the most part glasses of water will be provided by establishments.
What to Wear:
• Participants will be on their feet and outdoors for most of the walking tour, please wear comfortable clothing and walking shoes. Flip-flops, high heels, and dress-shoes are not recommended
• Umbrellas on rainy days, warm layers on cold days, and cool clothing on hot days will make your experience much more enjoyable.
What to Bring:
• Participants are urged to bring cameras and recorders. There are plenty of photo opportunities during the tour so you can share on social media
• Participants are urged to bring sunglasses, sunscreen, and/or a hat during the summer months
• Please consider checking the weather reports for the day of your activity, dress accordingly, our tour operates rain or shine
• We encourage you to bring a bottle of water to stay hydrated as we are walking.
Other:
• Food tasting locations are subject to change without notice
• Participants are urged to bring extra cash for use towards return fare and gratuities for after the tour
Detailed Arrival Directions:
• On Foot: Meet at the intersection of Ship St. & Dyer St.
• By Car: Upon arrival park in one of many parking lots and garages around the city, the closest one to the meeting place is the South Street Landing Garage or 144 Dyer St. Parking Lot. Metered Parking is provided throughout the city with some locations offering 4 hrs.
• By Cab/Taxi: Instruct your cab driver to take you to the corner of Ship St. & Dyer St.

Please be advised..

• This Tour is Provided by Rhode Island Red Food Tours.
• Tour Timezone & Starts at America/New_York.
• Mobile or paper ticket accepted.
• All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
• This Tour is Rated 5 Stars based on 269 valid reviews on VIATOR.
• Minimum 1 Travelers is required to book.
• Maximum 5 Travelers is accepted for booking.