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3 hours 30 minutes
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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.
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
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
We will taste foods from five different vendors across the Hill
There will be two wine tastings along the way
Trattoria Appia
Pasta tasting
DePasquale Plaza
Enjoy the sights and sounds of the plaza!
136 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Deborah B,
Jul 6, 2025
- Viator
This food tour was an informative, interesting and social time. The group was the perfect blend of people and everyone was friendly. The food was all very good, Pasta and meatballs, eggplant, antipasto and pizza. YUM. Michael our guide was great and spoke loud enough for everyone to hear. He kept us entertained!
Rebecca B,
Jun 23, 2025
- Viator
Michael was a fantastic tour guide and even gave us some extra advice and recommendations for the rest of our trip! He is very knowledgeable and passionate about the tour he gave.
felicia a,
May 14, 2025
- Viator
Excellent mix of great food and local history. Our guide took the time to answer all of our questions. And we were absolutely stuffed by the end of the tour !
Thomas H,
May 12, 2025
- Viator
Great insight as to the goings on in Historic Federal Hill during the tenures of Raymond L.S Patriarca and Vincent Cianci!
Jason C,
May 10, 2025
- Viator
Isabella was very knowledgeable of the area and was very well versed on the area's criminal history. Food was good. Would recommend to a friend.
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