Downcity Providence Food Tour
Overview
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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.
Additional Info
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.
Cancellation Policy
All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
What‘s Included
Local guide
Alcoholic drinks (if option selected)
Lunch
History, Art & Culture
Food tastings
Alcoholic drinks unless an alcohol ticket was purchased.
Gratuities - 15 to 25% is recommended if you enjoy the tour.
What To Expect
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.
Options
Tasting Tour - No Alcohol
Downcity Providence Food Tour includes six plus food tastings from at least 6 eateries.
Tasting Tour- Alcohol Included
Downcity Providence Food Tour includes six plus food tastings from at least 6 eateries and 3 alcohol tastings.
Reviews
348 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
The Charms of Providence
SteveGlovsky,
Nov 11, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Michelle was an excellent guide; perfect for the task, both actress and culinary trained. We toured Providence along both sides of the canal, crossing back and forth on the new 95 bridge and the Venetian bridge. A chance to see outdoor art as well. Of course, six equally tasty stops were the tour’s highlight. Rhode Island clam chowder and clam fritters, vegetarian truffle pizza, tea and cake, barbecue sausage and corn bread, African wings and rice and finally a fresh made pretzel. Great food and the walking exercise to earn it! We were welcomed at each restaurant and sat to dine with just enough time to enjoy and experience each location. Hope to go back to each one. Three hours of food and fun at a fair price. Thanks much!
Exceptional foodie tour of Providence!
troymR1590CO,
Nov 2, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00My wife and I are traveling all 50 states and love to do local foodie tours on our excursions. Jack was exceptional! Our group was small but even from the start it felt like we were exploring this wonderful city with friends. Jack was knowledgeable about not only the establishments we visited (all wonderful) but also about the city and it's history. Our 3 hour tour lasted almost 6 hours and we gained not only an insight into the Providence area but also made some fun new friends (shout out to Dr. John too). Highly recommend.
Great Guide, Great Food, Great History
DebbieB255,
Oct 27, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Terrific experience. Our guide was a great guy. Full of information and stories. It was a joy to spend the afternoon with him. It was obvious that he was well liked by the owners at each spot we visited. The food was amazing. We learned all about Providence's rich history while enjoying its wonderful variety of delicious foods. We have gone on many food tours throughout the US, I would say this was one of our favorites.
Such a fun and...
MeaganMarie F,
Oct 27, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Such a fun and informative tour with great food! Jack was a great guide - very knowledgeable and a lot of fun! We enjoyed all the food stops and definitely did not walk away hungry!
No better. There is no...
Megan H,
Oct 27, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00No better. There is no better way to visit Providence than to eat your way through the city. And, this tour with Jack helps guide you to great local finds that you will love!
Highly recommend!
SARA S,
Oct 25, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Such a fun and interesting tour! Our tour guide Michelle was awesome. We stopped at 6 different places and had 6 completely different types of food that were all incredible! Michelle shared historical facts, personal stories, and info about each restaurant and the food we were having and why it was important to Rhode Island. We had a great group of fun, inquisitive people, and Michelle was fun and entertaining. It was a great intro to Providence as our first visit to the city.
Great food tour!
saalexa,
Oct 18, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00For a first time food tour our family was pleasantly delighted. Jack, our tour guide, was fun, informative and engaging. The food stops were all delicious and the pace of the tour made the whole experience enjoyable. Thank you Jack for a great experience!
Excellent
760anshus,
Oct 18, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Our guide was jack. The tour was excellent.he took us to great food places. I highly recommend the tour. It includes history, walking and delicious food
The history and...
Judy J,
Oct 12, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00The history and information given on the walk was fun and informative. Even though the weather was not ideal Michelle made it a great time for everyone. We met some great people in our group and I will definitely be doing another food tour in the future.
Perfect way to see the city
Nils H,
Oct 12, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Michelle was an incredibly funny, informative, and friendly tour guide. She is a Providence native and clearly loves her city and its food. We had a well balanced selection of restaurants and drinks. Could not recommend this tour enough as a great way to see downtown and learn about Providence.
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