Parasols and Pocket Watches: A History Tour Join us for this elegant stroll through time!

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: 24 hours
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….

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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Anita_c
Apr 20, 2025
Brings history to life - Excellently narrated tour that really brings history to life Tour guide was very knowledgeable and really got into character
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Katiet675
Apr 19, 2025
Trip back in time - Our tour guide did a great job telling us the history of many homes and buildings along Benefit Street. Great story teller!
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Juliebu279qd
Apr 11, 2025
Great taste of Providence history - This was a wonderful tour full of history and stories. My tour guide was incredibly knowledgeable and gave facts mixed with fun stories. I would highly recommend this tour if you are visiting the area.
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Melanier287
Mar 23, 2025
Great Tour for A Weekend Trip - Highly Recommend! - Amazing! We were looking for an informative and engaging walking tour to supplement our visit to the John Brown House. Courtney was so friendly and knowledgeable; you can feel how passionate she is about Providence history. We love the stories she told of the Brown family and other prominent Rhode Islanders along Benefit Street, and she even added plenty of humor along the way. This is a great tour to make the most of a short weekend in Providence. Highly recommend and would love to come back in the summer when she does her boat tours!
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N-cuadrins2022
Feb 25, 2025
Insightful historical 90min wak - Very interesting tour, definitely worth it if you are interested in learning about the founders of the city. This tour is a must if you are in the city for a weekend.
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Ericajs7257za
Jan 5, 2025
One of the best walking tours we have ever experienced ( : - Our guide was a wonderful mix of knowledgeable, entertaining, and approachable. We were particularly charmed by her in character expressions ( :
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2020marianne
Nov 21, 2024
Wonderful experience - Courtney was amazing. She is so knowledgeable, enthusiastic and passionate about the history and we learned so much. She adjusted the tour to meet our needs and gave us some great recommendations for local eatery’s for after our tour.
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Amberro2704hz
Oct 23, 2024
With love, from Ambrose Burnsides - I really enjoyed and highly recommend this tour! This was a lovely stroll along Benefit Street and my tour guide was extremely knowledgeable and enthusiastic - she answered every single question we had, and we even got an extra 15 minutes on our tour. The sights were lovely and Providence has a rich history - don't miss out on this opportunity to learn a little about it, hear some incredible stories, and check out some very unique architecture!
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K
Oct 4, 2024
Exploring Rhode Island, Connecticut, and surrounding areas. Some new, some revisiting (15 years later). - Wonderful, knowledgeable, and entertaining. A lovely stroll and great experience for our visit to Providence, RI !! Memories made.
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Marinafronshtein
Sep 12, 2024
A must tour in Providence! - Courtney is an amazing guide. Engaging, knowledgeable and loves what she does, which makes ot so much more special!! One of the best walking tours I've ever taken! Thank you for making it a special, memorable evening!
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From $30
up to 15 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).