Crime and Cuisine on Federal Hill
Overview
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3 hours 30 minutes
Mobile ticket
A food tour with a felonious twist!
The Federal Hill neighborhood of Providence is one of its hottest destinations, home to some of the best Italian food in the world. This tour will give you a smorgasbord of its best bites and drinks, from fine wines to family recipes passed down through generations. Come hungry!
Every guest will also get a memento from their time on the Hill to take home with them. Spoiler alert: it's delicious!
The Hill was also home to some historic characters who dabbled on the wrong side of the law. Follow the intrigue of State v. Patriarca, when a future mayor took on a mob boss; learn about the corruption which brought Rhode Island's banking system to its knees in the '90s, and about a raid on an illegal dice game that sent a Providence Police Officer through a second-story window.
Guests under 21 will not be served alcohol on this tour.
A min of four guests is required for all tours to run. If less than four are booked, we’ll contact you the morning.
Additional Info
Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Specialized infant seats are available
Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
What To Expect
Pasta tasting
DePasquale Plaza
Enjoy the sights and sounds of the plaza!
Options
Crime and Cuisine on Federal Hill
What‘s Included
We will taste foods from five different vendors across the Hill
There will be two wine tastings along the way
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Reviews
225 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Informative and delicious!
Melissa P,Jun 21, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00We had a lot of fun on this tour led by Katy K. Although it was a pretty big group of 21, she herded us around the Federal Hill neighborhood and kept us very interested with the true tales of Mafia dealings, mob hits, getaways, pinches, and the life and times of Providence mayor Buddy Cianci. The food and wine were delicious and there were opportunities to do a little shopping as well to support local businesses. Highly recommend!
Took the tour as locals and loved it!
591meredithf,Jun 15, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00David was a great and knowledgeable guide! The food along the tour was fantastic! We’re local so it also introduced us to some new spots that we’re excited to come back and try! Looking forward to trying the new Clues and Brews.
Crime and Cuise on Federal Hill
Patricia F,Jun 7, 2026
- Review from Viator
3.00Group of six visiting the area and thought this food tour would be a fun experience. It was the guide's first tour and would have been helpful if she had an experienced guide there to support for the first time. The first restaurant stop was great. One of the restaurants listed opted out and there was no replacement. One stop served pizza and it was not good. A few issues out of the control of the guide was it was a very hot/humid day and there was a festival going on which did not help the experience. I would give it a try but check out these issues prior to your booking.
Great stories
T7596BNteresal,Jun 6, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Great stories told by Sheli, very informative and fun. Food was deliciois..
Crime & Cuisine - a fun, tasty and engaging tour of Federal Hill!
330gaelb,May 31, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00My husband, friends and I loved the Crime & Cuisine tour on Saturday May 30, 2026 hosted by Sheli. We enjoyed Sheli's pace, her ability to connect with everyone on the tour, her engaging storytelling style and her love for sharing Federal Hill's culture and history. We plan to recommend Sheli to our friends who plan to go on this tour. The food was quite good at each stop and we enjoyed the interesting stories about the immigrants who established Federal Hill.
Fun federal hill excursion
702alanew,May 30, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Katherine was delightful. Kept the stories coming and our tummies full.
Crimes and Cuisines
Denise T,May 25, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We really enjoyed our Crimes and Cuisines tour with Ginger! She is a great storyteller and kept us entertained. All the Italian food and wines were delicious. Highly recommend!!
A fun activity whether you're visiting Providence for the first time or you've lived here for decades
I6641RSkathleenc,May 24, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00What an interesting and informative tour! Our guide, Mark, was so knowledgeable and engaging, pointing out landmarks as we walked down Atwells Avenue, while telling tales of corruption and crime that is so much of a part of the history of Providence. We sampled dishes at several Italian restaurants throughout the tour, ending with biscotti at the Visitor's Center. Bring your spirit of adventure and your appetite! You'll learn a lot, whether you're visiting Providence for the first time, or (like us) are Providence residents who've lived here for ages.
Crime and food
Paradise09962820189,May 23, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Great time. Kathrine was a great guide fun and knowledgeable
Fun and informative
238rosiek,May 23, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This tour was great and very informative! Good food and a good value overall. Highly recommend!
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Operated by Providence Tour Company