Exploring a new city is such a wonderful and enlightening experience, you never know what you may find around a corner you’ve never turned or who you may meet, and equally satisfying is discovering your own city again through new eyes! Walking tours are a really fun way to discover a city while learning about its history and landscape. If you’re looking to learn more about the history of Rhode Island’s capitol city, Providence, then we have the perfect tour for you!

The Welcome to Providence tour is a two hour walking tour of downtown Providence that will fill you in on the sights, characters, and history of this storied city.
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Your tour kicks off in front of the Providence visitors center.
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You will get to meet your expert guide, introduce yourself to your fellow tour goers, and learn a little bit about what's ahead.
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Providence Tour Company, who runs the Welcome to Providence tour, only employs the most passionate expert guides to walk you around.
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The first stop on the tour is the stunning Rhode Island Statehouse where you will learn about the building itself as well as some of the amazing history that has taken place inside it.
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In total the tour has nine stops and covers an awful lot in two short hours. You will learn about political intrigue, architecture, infrastructure, and so much more.
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The tour manages to cover the history of Providence from its founding to the present day in a compelling and memorable way, and if you have any extra questions, it's likely your expert guide will have the answer!
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The final stop of this tour is Biltmore Park, near city hall. Here your guide will cover the modern history of Rhode Island's capitol city. Don't forget to ask your guide for recommendations on great spots to eat and fun things to see before you head off on your way, a newly minted expert on Providence!
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Welcome to Providence tours run multiple times over the weekends and can accommodate groups as large as 20, are you already itching to book? Make sure to head over to the Providence Tour Companies website to view available times and make your reservation, and follow their Facebook for information on new tours that will be launching soon!

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