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Parasols and Pocket Watches: A History Tour

400 Benefit St, Providence, RI 02903, USA
Duration

1 hour 30 minutes (approx.)

Tour Type

Daily Tour

Group Size

15 people

Languages

English

Overview

Join us for this elegant stroll through time! Allow our historically costumed, local guides to lead you down the most beautifully preserved street in all of Providence, RI- Benefit Street! Guests will learn the history of some of Providence's most prominent residents and families, including the Dorr family, Roger Williams, and the Hoppin family. See architectural icons including the John Brown House, the First Baptist Church, the Fleur de Lys Building, and the original State House. Learn about the events that shaped our state and nation, including the suffrage movements (yes, there were two!) and the Civil War. This tour will leave you feeling more connected to the city's past and with a greater appreciation for Providence. Benefit Street is a mostly flat street and is suitable for people of most levels of health and fitness.

  • See Georgetown without the tourist crowds
  • Enjoy an offbeat nighttime tour with friends
  • Listen to spooky stories about the neighborhood
  • Visit locations with reported hauntings

What To Expect

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Benefit Street



We will stroll historic Benefit Street for the duration of the tour. Your guide will point out buildings of architectural, historical, and societal interest. The tour is outside and we will not enter any of the buildings. Your guide will point out any establishments that permit public entry and you are welcome to go back to see them more closely at your convenience.

1 hour 30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Highlights

  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Stroller accessible
  • Service animals allowed
  • Near public transportation
  • Transportation is wheelchair accessible
  • Most travelers can participate
  • Flat terrain, suitable for most levels of health.
  • This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate

Included/Excluded

  • A Historically Costumed Guide

Durations

1 hour 30 minutes (approx.)

Tour's Location

400 Benefit St, Providence, RI 02903, USA
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