Downcity Providence Food Tour
Overview
Available languages
Mobile ticket
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
318 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Fin,informative tour
Barbara C,
Aug 11, 2025
- Viator
5.00Fun, informative tour. Every stop had excellent food and libations. Michelle, our guide, is fun and knowledgeable.
Great food and guide! ...
Kristin C,
Aug 10, 2025
- Viator
5.00Great food and guide! Michelle made it fun and she was very knowledgeable. Really good variety of foods!
Amazing experience!...
Hongyan M,
Jul 17, 2025
- Viator
5.00Amazing experience! Program well designed. Many many thanks to our guide Jack. He’s funny, patient and knowledgeable, making this tour really enjoyable and inspiring!
Great Food Tour
Christine N,
Jun 27, 2025
- Viator
5.00Great way to see Providence and enjoy some good food. Jack was an amazing guide who was knowledgeable about both food and history.
Best food tour we have experienced
Marci F,
Jun 14, 2025
- Viator
5.00The food was delicious! Love trying establishments that we would not normally have known about. Jack was very insightful, related well to the group, shared many interesting facts.
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Operated by Rhode Island Red Food Tours