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Parasols and Pocket Watches: A History Tour Join us for this elegant stroll through time!
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14 Ratings
Providence
Step back in time on an elegant stroll through Providence’s historic Benefit Street. Learn about prominent residents, architectural icons, and the events that shaped the city’s past.
Duration:
1 hour, 30 minutes
Cancellation:
1 day
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Highlights
- 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.
What's Included
- Guided tour with a historically costumed guide
Additional Information
Join us for this elegant stroll through time!\n\nAllow our historically costumed, local guides to lead you down the most beautifully preserved street in all of Providence, RI- Benefit Street! \n\nGuests 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.\n\nBenefit Street is a mostly flat street and is suitable for people of most levels of health and fitness.
- Flat terrain, suitable for most levels of health.
Location
400 Benefit St
Benefit Street
Please meet your guide to the right of the Barker Playhouse, at the gates of the Tillinghast cemetery.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
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Cheryllynesch
Jul 20, 2024
Providence Has Secrets - As a visitor to Providence, I was curious about the history of the city. Courtney made history come alive on the tour. She offered exclusive interesting facts that one would not find in a history book but rather it felt like you were reading an old diary from the 1800's, exposing some personal stories from this era, including secrets you would never know about Edgar Allan Poe for example. Courtney's passion for history and the preservation of Providence was evident during our time together.
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Mary
Jun 25, 2024
A trip down memory lane - Very enjoyable stroll on Benefit Street. Our tour guide was dressed for the part. She was very knowledgeable and well informed. Not only about the buildings but the people too.
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Passport737965
Jun 24, 2024
Excellent historical tour - Excellent historical tour. Interesting stories, well researched and delivered. I wanted it to last longer. I would definitely recommend.
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Franmatty
Jun 23, 2024
Parasols tour great fun and facts for history buffs! - Tour guide was very knowledgeable and the tour was a wonderful way to learn the history, past notable residents who lived on Benefit street and early Providence history! The tour was very enjoyable and tour guide also answered everyone’s questions and more! I learned a lot, had fun and would highly recommend the tour.
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Mbodero
Jun 13, 2024
Best Historic Tour of Providence - We went on an afternoon stroll with Courtney on this amazing tour. Her knowledge, poise, pace, and storytelling skills are really a skill that shows her dedication and preparation for this tour. Please do not miss out on this experience. I just wanted for her to keep on going. Loved every minute of it and I learned so much from it! We definitely recommend her and the professionalism behind this company!
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Narias2019
Apr 14, 2024
Amazing tour!! Highly recommend! - Highly recommend this tour! Learned so much fabulous information about Providence and its historical figures - based on firsthand, primary source research. We've been on many tours around the world and this one was one of the best!
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Wander14737781578
Apr 8, 2024
A Gem of a Tour - My husband and I really enjoyed our tour with Courtney. She brought to life the architecture and history of Benefit Street with well researched information and great stories. Courtney was charming, engaging, and we learned so much about Providence's interesting past. Definitely recommend!
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L2965cesueh
Apr 1, 2024
Great way to spend a morning and step back in time. - This tour was fun and informative. Our guide had so many exciting stories, which made it very entertaining. It differed from some tours, where the guide checks notes for each stop. It also ties history to today, and you can see the impact of the people and places that she talked about on the current city.
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F9571udlisac
Mar 10, 2024
Fantastic historical narratives! - I had a really great time on this tour—the guide had unique and interesting stories from multiple centuries for various houses and buildings along Benefit Street. You learn about the founders and the Brown family and others into the late 1900s. The costume just added to it all! Highly recommend!
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Bryann366
Mar 4, 2024
Excellent, informative part of our stay - We just had a great tour in Providence! Our guide was excellent and very knowledgable about the history of the city, its founding, and the people who were important in its formation. We loved the pace of the tour, and we loved learning about the city this way!
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