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Food & Drink

All Food & Drink Experiences

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Experience Rhode Island’s Discover Providence Tour offers a delightful introduction to one of America’s favorite cities. Guests relax aboard a comfortable, climate-controlled tour bus while visiting the most exciting neighborhoods in Rhode Island’s capital and hearing the stories of this special place and its most famous citizens. Providence is full of intriguing tales. The route travels from College Hill to Federal Hill and from Brown University to the State House, passing some of the city’s loveliest settings and revealing places guests will want to return to and explore on their own. Stops along the way give everyone the chance to step off, take photos, and see the sights up close. Enjoyable for all ages, it’s a tour visitors won’t soon forget.

From: $30.00
Duration: 1 hour 45 minutes
Comedy Bus 2
Nightlife & Live Music

Comedy Tour: Providence, RI

Must be 21+ to book.

From: $44.95
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
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Nightlife & Live Music

Comedy Brunch Tour

Must be 21+ to book.

From: $84.95
Duration: 3 hours
Smiling group selfie on a Rhode Island Red Food Tours walking tour in Providence, RI.

On the Downcity Providence Food Tour, guests can expect a flavorful journey through the heart of Rhode Island’s capital city. This guided walking tour blends delicious tastings from some of Providence’s best eateries with fascinating stories about the city’s rich history, architecture, and culture. Along the way, you’ll sample local favorites and creative dishes that highlight the city’s diverse culinary scene — from classic RI foods and creative modern twists to ethnic dishes showcasing the diversity in the city. In between bites, you’ll discover hidden gems, vibrant street art, and the unique character that makes Downcity a hub of food and culture. It’s the perfect mix of sightseeing, storytelling, and savoring.

From: $79.00
Duration: 3 hours 15 minutes
Visitors on a bench overlooking a Rhode Island harbor with sailboats on the Experience RI RI in a Day tour.

Experience Rhode Island’s Rhode Island in a Day tour is a one-of-a-kind showcase of everything that makes the Ocean State great. Led by an expert guide, guests experience the culture, cuisine, scenery, and history of America’s smallest state in a single unforgettable day. At just 48 miles long and 37 miles wide, Rhode Island is full of big surprises. The journey begins in Providence and travels by tour bus around Narragansett Bay, with breathtaking views and stories of what this small state has contributed to the nation. Along the way, guests see the sights Rhode Island is best known for, including picturesque beaches, colonial architecture, lighthouses, islands, quintessential New England towns, and Newport’s stunning mansions. From Providence to Newport and the charming towns in between, it’s the perfect way to see Rhode Island in a day.The tour requires a minimum of six participants, who do not need to be booking together.

From: $125.00
Duration: 8 hours 45 minutes
Tour guest holds illustrated "unsolved" case cards, including one for victim Josephine Barnaby, a wealthy widow murdered in 1891, while riding to the next stop on Providence Tour Company's Clues and Brews mystery beer tour.

A Rhode Island True Crime Experience Paired with Providence’s Best Brews Looking for the most unique beer tour in Providence, Rhode Island? On Clues & Brews: Murder Mystery Beer Tour, you’ll visit three of Providence’s top craft breweries, enjoying a curated flight at each stop as you travel through the city in our comfortable tour van. The Providence beer scene is excellent and rapidly growing, making for an incredible tasting journey.But here’s where things get interesting: you don’t just go to the breweries, you have to uncover them. Through interactive puzzles and games, you and your group will solve clues that reveal your next destination. Each challenge moves the story forward and keeps the experience fun and immersive.At the center of it all is a real 19th-century Rhode Island murder case. You’ll step into the mystery of Josephine Barnaby, a wealthy widow, poisoned in what became known as the first murder by mail in U.S. history. As you piece together evidence, interrogate suspects, and follow the twists of the case, you’ll work to uncover the truth and finally answer the question: who did it?Can you and your crew crack the case before the final round?HighlightsSolve a real 19th-century murder mysteryPlay interactive mini gamesStop at 3 breweriesEnjoy a beer flight at each breweryA food tasting at one of the stops

From: $90.00
Duration: 4 hours

Frequently Asked Questions

What food and drink tours are available in Providence?

Providence offers a variety of guided food and drink experiences, including walking food tours, a murder mystery brewery tour, and comedy bus tours with brunch.

Is there a food tour in Providence?

Yes. The Downcity Providence Food Tour is a guided walking tour with tastings from local eateries, plus stories about the city’s history, architecture, and street art.

Is there a brewery tour in Providence?

Yes. Clues & Brews: Murder Mystery Beer Tour visits three Providence craft breweries with a flight at each stop, while guests solve clues from a real 19th-century Rhode Island murder case.

Are there tours for groups or private events?

Many tour operators offer private or group bookings. Check each experience’s booking page for group options and availability.

Do I need to book food and drink tours in advance?

Yes. Tours have limited space and some have minimum group sizes, so booking ahead is recommended. Some tours, like the Comedy Bus, are for guests 21 and older.

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