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Parasols and Pocket Watches: A History Tour

5.0(62)Rated 5.0 out of 5 from 62 reviews1 h 30 minFree cancellationBy Providence Ghost Tour
Parasols and Pocket Watches: A History Tour

About this activity

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.

What's included

  • ✓A Historically Costumed Guide

Meeting and pickup

  • Please meet your guide to the right of the Barker Playhouse, at the gates of the Tillinghast cemetery.

Good to know

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Flat terrain, suitable for most levels of health.

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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