Crime and Cuisine on Federal Hill
Overview
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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.
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
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What‘s Included
We will taste foods from five different vendors across the Hill
There will be two wine tastings along the way
What To Expect
Pasta tasting
DePasquale Plaza
Enjoy the sights and sounds of the plaza!
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Crime and Cuisine on Federal Hill
Reviews
198 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Crime and Cuisine on Federal Hill
debbiewS286OV,
Nov 10, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Isabella was a wonderful guide, teaching us about the fascinating history of corruption on Federal Hill. The food was delicious. All in all, a great experience!
Afternoon with friends trying something new.
FarAway02554015460,
Nov 9, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Went with friends. Food was good. Kate was knowledgeable, and friendly. Walk was easy. Group of 14. Service was quick. …..
Great tour
alisontI7697XH,
Nov 8, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Isabella was amazing. She was knowledgeable and funny. The food was awesome. It was an easy short walk with well timed out stops for food and info.
Fun, delicious, and informative afternoon!
H7750BBkristenp,
Nov 8, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This was such a fun afternoon! A ton of historical detail for anyone interested in Federal Hill history and paired with delicious food from many welcoming spots. Highly recommend!
Great experience!
Flyer291985,
Nov 8, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We are from Providence, RI, but we learned so much on the Crime & Cuisine tour! Katherine was a fantastic and knowledgeable tour guide. Great food too!
Crime and Cuisine Tour was fun!
sherrisim50,
Nov 3, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Mark did a great job! He was on time, well informed and entertaining. We asked for vegetarian options and were pleasantly surprised with the substitutions. All in all, an enjoyable afternoon!
Little Italy
G6967NKjeremyb,
Nov 2, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Don’t eat before you come. So much fantastic food and wine pairings. So Italian from the hams, cheeses; olives, bread; pizzas, egg plants, deserts etc etc etc etc.
A fun tour!
jeffsY3791MK,
Nov 2, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Mark was an excellent guide, providing an entertaining and information on Providence’s history, including its time as the center of the New England mafia, as well as Buddy Cianci’s time as mayor, and the historic bank heist. We sampled several restaurants, which were delicious. It was highly enjoyable and I recommend this tour!
Crime and Cuisine
451jonnar,
Nov 2, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00The tour was beyond fantastic! Highly recommend for anyone who wants to learn the history of Federal Hill. I treated my friends and didn’t realize the hospitality the guide and restaurants would provide. Extremely friendly, informative and everything!
Nice tour!
D1855XZkristinad,
Nov 2, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Great tour! Very informative. Wonderful guide! It was interesting learning about history of the mafia. The food was delicious as well!!!
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