The Federal Hill neighborhood of Providence is one of its hottest destinations, home to some of the best Italian food in the world. This tour will give you a smorgasbord of its best bites and drinks, from fine wines to pasta with housemade meatballs. Come hungry!
The Hill was also home to some historic characters who dabbled on the wrong side of the law. Follow the intrigue of State v. Patriarca, when a future mayor took on a mob boss; learn about the corruption that brought Rhode Island’s banking system to its knees in the ’90s, and about a raid on an illegal dice game that sent a Providence Police Officer through a second-story window.
Looking for a private experience tour? If so, follow this link to check availability for a group tour, or follow this link for information about Corporate Groups.
Starting at $95 per person
Book in advance to get the best prices!
Meeting Point: Garibaldi Park, at the base of La Pigna gateway arch
Address: 99 Atwells Ave, Providence, RI
Distance: About 1 mile
Difficulty: Easy
Tour Length: About 3 – 3.5 hours
Trattoria Appia
Venda Ravioli
Roma
Napolitano’s Brooklyn Pizza
Pastiche
Former headquarters of the New England Mafia
Site of Providence Police raid on illegal gambling operation
Flashpoint of the RI Banking Crisis
Many more!
Please Note: A minimum of four guests is required for the Crime & Cuisine Tour to run. If only two are booked, we’ll contact you the morning of to offer a full refund or rescheduling options.
Guests should wear comfortable shoes, weather-appropriate attire, and bring an open mind. In hot weather, hats, sunglasses, water bottles, and sunscreen are usually good ideas.
Tours are rain or shine! Only in dangerous weather conditions will a tour be canceled. A tour guide will reach out to you the morning of the tour to let you know if a tour is canceled- if you have not been contacted, assume the tour is proceeding as scheduled.
Street parking is readily available throughout Providence, and free on Sundays. This is the easiest option.
For the Crime and Cuisine on Federal Hill Tour, the closest parking lot to the beginning of the tour is located at 38 Atwells Ave, across the highway bridge from our starting location.
There is a bathroom within the first thirty minutes of the tour.
We love hosting private experiences! Follow this link to check availability for a group tour, or follow this link for information about Corporate Groups.
Yes: when booking your food tour, be sure to indicate your dietary restriction in the provided box. Our vendors can accommodate most restrictions and can do so easily with advance notice.
While we can accommodate gluten intolerant guests on our Crime & Cuisine on Federal Hill tour, it is an Italian food tour and centers on foods containing gluten. The experience is notably different from the traditional tasting tour.
All food and drink is included in the price of our two food tours. Learn more about what is included on the Crime & Cuisine on Federal Hill Tour and the Prohibition in Providence: A Drinking History Tour on their respective web pages.
Tour guide tips are not included in the tour price, but are appreciated when a guide exceeds your expectations. A generous tip is anywhere between $10-15 per guest.
Tours can be canceled for any reason up to seven days after purchase.
The Providence Tour Company also offers trip protection, which allows guests to cancel up 48 hours before the tour is to begin. The fee for trip protection is a flat 10% of the ticket price.
If you believe that your circumstance warrants an exception to this policy, please contact us.
Yes. We require at least four guests total for the tour to run. If only two guests are booked, we’ll reach out the morning of the tour to offer a full refund or the option to reschedule. We love sharing this experience, but giving a tour for just two people unfortunately costs more than it earns. Thanks for understanding!
