Prohibition in Providence: A Drinking History Tour

Overview

Available languages

English

3 hours 45 minutes

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Downtown Providence is experiencing a renaissance of its historic brewing scene- join us for a walking tasting tour of Providence's local libations, including delicious beer and spirits produced right here in Rhode Island's capital city.

Between tastings, learn about the incredible history of Rhode Island prohibition in a state that never ratified the Prohibition amendment. Immigrant-rich Providence found it a little too difficult to part with its Old World drinking cultures, despite what the Feds had decided was "moral." From the zealous coalition who brought it to Congress, to liquor loopholes, to famous bootleggers and undercover agents and corrupt officials, Providence's Prohibition history is rich with characters and culture you won't find anywhere else.

Additional Info

Wheelchair accessible

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

Service animals allowed

Public transportation options are available nearby

Transportation options are wheelchair accessible

All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible

Not recommended for pregnant travelers

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Important Note: We only serve alcoholic drinks for travelers 21 years old and above.

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

What‘s Included

Alcoholic Beverages

Snacks

Expert Guide

Private transportation

What To Expect

Guests will taste a sampling of local beers along with a bite of a housemade pretzel, a Malted Barley specialty!

20 minutes • Admission Included

Sample a delicious Espresso Martini made with locally roasted coffee beans and locally made spirits.

20 minutes • Admission Included

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Prohibition in Providence: A Drinking History Tour

Reviews

4.80

5 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

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N9760XQjessicas,
Aug 31, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Had a great time learning a bit of history while enjoying some great food and drinks. All the stops were accommodating and friendly. Would recommend!
Fun informative tout
Barbara C,
Aug 9, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Great tour guide, lovely area of the city and a fun and informative tour. It’s basically a place b crawl with some learning thrown in. Each stop had fun food and beverages.
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gailgZ5200OD,
May 31, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Dillon was a fantastic guide! The tour was a lot of fun and it was interesting learning about prohibition and its history. The venues were great and the food and drinks were delicious!
Great afternoon in Providence!
Kathleen E,
May 12, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Completely enjoyed our tour, learning more about prohibition (did not realize it lasted over a decade), visiting several terrific establishments for adult beverages and walking around Providence. Great way to spend an afternoon!
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ride0583,
Sep 4, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
4.00
We enjoyed the tour and our guide was very, very knowledgeable. The walking length was just over a mile, over easy terrain, and there were comfortable stops, where we could sit, along the way. We were a small group of just four adults. We feel that it could be a better tour by making the website easier to find with complete explanations. We chose to Uber and it was a good decision as we started at the Hotel Providence(who didn't know that a tour was meeting there!) and ended in another part of town at Plant City. It would have been at least another mile to get back to where we started. We enjoyed the pretzel and the chicken sandwich, but we had no food with the wine tasting. In fact, we had three different wines poured into the same glass! No rinsing of our glasses or clean glass offered. We also found the vegetaran (mushroom) pizza to be unsatisfactory. I am temporarily on crutches and had to be careful of uneven surfaces and cracks in the sidewalk. Otherwise, I kept up. However, our guide chose to walk and talk with the other couple while my husband and I walked without his expertise.