Walking Tours

PROVIDENCE WALKS: SELF-GUIDED HISTORIC WALKING TOURS

Submerge yourself in Providence's fascinating history, local lore and quirky tales by taking a self-guided walking tour. Explore the historic east side, the rich culture of the west side or the reinvention of downtown. Click the links below to view the PDF walking tour maps, or visit one of our Visitor Centers to pick up a physical copy.

Downtown Historic Walking Tour

Providence became a bustling manufacturing town and by the late 19th century, the city was the... Learn More ›

East Side Historic Walking Tour

Providence is and always was a place for the fiercely independent. The visionary leader Roger... Learn More ›

Jewelry District Historic Walking Tour

How did Providence, Rhode Island become the “Jewelry Capital of the World”? The first steps by... Learn More ›

West Side Historic Walking Tour

Beyond Interstate 95 lies Providence’s West Side. A bridge arching over the interstate takes you... Learn More ›