Crime and Cuisine on Federal Hill

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Experience Details
What You’ll Experience
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Duration
3 hours 30 minutes
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Number of Guests
1 - 15 guests
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Language
English
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Explore Federal Hill's rich flavors and infamous history. Enjoy Italian delicacies while uncovering tales of mob bosses and scandal in Providence's vibrant culinary district.

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For each guest that attends this experience, byFood will donate
10 meals

Experience Details

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.

What You Get

Snacks
We will taste foods from five different vendors across the Hill
Alcoholic beverages
There will be two wine tastings along the way

Good To Know

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

What You’ll Experience

1

Trattoria Appia

Pasta tasting
30 minutesAdmission Ticket Included

DePasquale Plaza (Pass By)

Enjoy the sights and sounds of the plaza!
2

Venda Ravioli

Prosciutto, cheese, and olive tasting
25 minutesAdmission Ticket Included
3

Roma Ristorante

Eggplant rollatini tasting
25 minutesAdmission Ticket Included
4

Napolitano's Brooklyn Pizza

Pizza Tasting
25 minutesAdmission Ticket Included
5

Pastiche Fine Desserts

Pastry tasting
5 minutesAdmission Ticket Included

Meeting & Pickup

Meeting Point

Garibaldi Square, Atwells Avenue, Providence County Rhode Island, United States, US, 02903

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Meet at the base of La Pigna gateway in Garibaldi Square.
End Point

This experience ends at the meeting point.

Cancellation Policy

Cancel your booking at least 24 hours before the experience start time to receive a full refund minus a 3.2% transaction fee.

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What People Are Saying
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Food and Fun!
July 10, 2025
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Ginger was a fabulous guide and told some fabulous stories about "the Hill" and the going's on. The food was delicious! Highly recommend.

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Crime and cuisine review
July 08, 2025
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Guide was amazing / interesting, informed, funny!! Tour stops were on time, food was yummy, and guide kept us moving so we didn't miss a thing! Highly recommend this tour!

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Amazing!
July 06, 2025
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So fun! Delicious food and fun stories. 5 food stops and 2 wine tastings. Perfect ending to a friend trip :) would definitely recommend

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Lots of entertaining Facts and lot of great food
July 06, 2025
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This food tour was an informative, interesting and social time. The group was the perfect blend of people and everyone was friendly. The food was all very good, Pasta and meatballs, eggplant, ant...read more

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Worth it, but have suggestions...
July 05, 2025
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Lots of Pros and a few recommendations so I still give it a very high rating as unique stories, lots of incredible food, and a beautiful day. Recommendations for improvements: Start with the pizz...read more

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