Providence Downtown and Brown Self Guided App GPS Walking Tour
- 1.3–1.8 hours
- Free cancellation up to 24h before
- Guided in English
- Instant confirmation
Highlights
A tour for those that don't want touristy tours. your walking tour begins at the grand Providence City Hall, a building that has witnessed the city’s evolution for more than a century, winding your way through downtown before looping back to the nearby Burnside Park as your last stop. Welcome to Providence, the “Creative Capital” of Rhode Island! Providence is a riverside city nestled at the head of Narragansett Bay, famous for its rich history, vibrant arts scene, and a spirit of independence that dates back to its founding in 1636 by Roger Williams-a man who believed in freedom of thought and built a community where everyone could belong. Go at your own pace, anytime. The tour is hands free, location aware and plays as you walk. Go anytime, at your own pace.
Inclusions
What's included
- Go at your own pace, start anytime and pause anytime.
- Location Aware, GPS, Hands-free experience, audio stories play as you walk using GPS.
- The tour never expires
- Engaging stories that bring the city to life
What's not
- No Food
- No Drink
- No Admission
- No Human Guide, this is all outside and on our walking tour app
Itinerary
The tour starts at the step of Providence City hall, you'll hear the story of the building, the city and a food spot there, and then be guided step by step through the city.
The tour starts at the step of Providence City hall, you'll hear the story of the building, the city and a food spot there, and then be guided step by step through the city.
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Walk along the river and hear the history and story of Water Fire.
Explore the history and sites of Downtown Providence. Go at your own pace, anytime.
Cancellation
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts, for a full refund.
Reviews
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Ratings come from 5 reviews collected by our booking partner. They are travellers' own words, in the order they were written — never reordered to flatter the experience.
Know before you go
- Meeting point
- The tour starts at the step of Providence City hall, you'll hear the story of the building, the city and a food spot there, and then be guided step by step through the city.
- Pickup
- Everyone meets at the starting point; there is no pickup.
- Ticket type
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Operated by
- WalknTours
- 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
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
How it compares in Providence
- Its from-price is 75% below the median of the 47 experiences we list in Providence.
- Its length is typical for the group.
- By number of reviews it ranks 25 of 47.
- The operator lists free cancellation on it.
About Providence
Providence is the capital of Rhode Island, a historic port city of colonial streets, universities and Italian restaurants at the head of Narragansett Bay.
Providence was founded in 1636 by Roger Williams, who left Massachusetts to establish a place of religious freedom, and it sits at the head of Narragansett Bay. Brown University and the Rhode Island School of Design crowd College Hill, where Benefit Street holds a mile of colonial and Federal houses. The white marble dome of the State House dominates the skyline from its hill.
Top-ranked sights in Providence: Brown University, Federal Hill.
Special offers in Providence
Was/now prices come from the operator, never from us.
