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The Creative Capital: An Art and Architecture Tour of Providence
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Providence
Important Information
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Wheelchair accessible
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Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
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Service animals allowed
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Public transportation options are available nearby
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All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
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Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
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Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
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If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
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This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
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Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
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The story of Providence is written in its streets, buildings, and public art. This tour explores the city’s remarkable architectural landscape — from Art Deco skyscrapers to Beaux-Arts landmarks — while uncovering the human stories behind the facades. Along the way, discover how Providence transformed from an industrial powerhouse into one of the country’s most vibrant arts and cultural hubs. You’ll also explore the city’s history of resilience and activism through the stories of artists, labor organizers, suffragists, and community leaders who shaped Rhode Island’s identity. Meet figures like Edward Bannister, Princess Red Wing, and the workers behind the massive 1902 labor strike while lea...
Highlights
2 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
2 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Top-tier Guide
Meeting Points
Departure
11 Dorrance St
The meeting point is in the lobby of the Graduate Hotel.
Return
Historic Market Square
Our tour ends opposite the Rhode Island School of Design (RISD) Museum, which works as an excellent way to augment the tour experience.
The Creative Capital: An Art and Architecture Tour of Providence
(84) Reviews
Providence
About
The story of Providence is written in its streets, buildings, and public art. This tour explores the city’s remarkable architectural landscape — from Art Deco skyscrapers to Beaux-Arts landmarks — while uncovering the human stories behind the facades. Along the way, discover how Providence transformed from an industrial powerhouse into one of the country’s most vibrant arts and cultural hubs. You’ll also explore the city’s history of resilience and activism through the stories of artists, labor organizers, suffragists, and community leaders who shaped Rhode Island’s identity. Meet figures like Edward Bannister, Princess Red Wing, and the workers behind the massive 1902 labor strike while lea...
Highlights
2 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
2 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Top-tier Guide
Meeting Points
Departure
11 Dorrance St
The meeting point is in the lobby of the Graduate Hotel.
Return
Historic Market Square
Our tour ends opposite the Rhode Island School of Design (RISD) Museum, which works as an excellent way to augment the tour experience.