Crime and Cuisine on Federal Hill

Overview

A food tour with a felonious twist!

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 family recipes passed down through generations. Come hungry!

Every guest will also get a memento from their time on the Hill to take home with them. Spoiler alert: it's delicious!

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 which 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.

Guests under 21 will not be served alcohol on this tour.

City: Providence

Wed 23 Jul

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Starting at $100.00

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Wed 23 Jul

Starting at $100.00

Make a reservation

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What's Included

We will taste foods from five different vendors across the Hill

There will be two wine tastings along the way

Additional Info

Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Specialized infant seats are available
Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Suitable for all physical fitness levels

What To Expect

DePasquale Plaza

Enjoy the sights and sounds of the plaza!

Venda Ravioli

Prosciutto, cheese, and olive tasting

Cancellation Policy

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

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Reviews (77)

kimberlysH5854GW

Mar 2025

Tour guide Mark, was very informative and enthusiastic! Even as a native Rhode Islander, I learned so much! The food and drinks; generous portions were delicious! Well worth the money!

900dominicv

Mar 2025

Food was great, really cool to learn about the history! Didn’t know anything about the history of crime in Providence so was super informative

JanMatthiesen

Mar 2025

Well organised tour with engaging knowledgeable guide. Great combination of Italian-American history and Italian food. Looking to know more about Providence this is a good option. With a full tour it did not seem like a large group.

Response from Host

Mar 2025

Thanks so much for your kind review Jan! We are glad you enjoyed Federal Hill. Please consider our other tours when you are back in the area again!