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Rhode Island Red Food Tours
Rhode Island Red Food Tours
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12:00 PM - 3:15 PM
Thursday
12:00 PM - 3:15 PM
Friday
12:00 PM - 3:15 PM
Saturday
12:00 PM - 3:15 PM
Sunday
12:00 PM - 3:15 PM
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Our Rhode Island Red Food Tours offer a delicious 3-3.5 hour walking food tasting experience both in our Newport Neighborhood Food Tour and in our Downcity Providence Food Tour. The Newport food tours will take you both to an off-the-beaten-path Historic Neighborhood in Newport as well as a hot bed of activities for a fun adventure where the locals go. Our Downcity Providence Food Tour will take you into one of the hottest food scenes in the country, it has been making all the "best of lists" in all the major publications. Here we will merge creative food tastings and a vibrant art scene as we walk and talk about the architecture and history of the city. The guided tours will bring you to at least six mouthwatering, local eateries filled with delicious food samplings of regionally influenced and sourced ingredients, enough for a large lunch. You will hear fascinating stories and tales of our rich history, see many examples of the earliest historic architecture in the country and learn about the local culture of the city today. Our unique Food Tour experiences provide an insider's view to the exciting and creative food landscape of Rhode Island. We will leave you with recommendations and tips of places to go and see while visiting Rhode Island. We recommend you take our tours in the beginning of your stay so you go back to some of your favorite eateries you experienced on the tour. Tours are currently April - November
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Debbie B
Columbia, MD53 contributions
Jul 2021 • Friends
We went to six different restaurants on this food tour. My favorite foods were the grapes leaves (Yoleni’s) and the peach cobbler (at Kin) but all were enjoyable. I asked ahead of time for no meat and they totally accommodated me and were able to provide substitutions. Mary, our guide was very bubbly and enthusiastic and she showed us some cool art around town, along with some other sites unique to Providence. She seemed to have a very good relationship with all the restaurant owners and we felt like royalty whenever we entered each restaurant. The food is very filling and it’s best to start the tour with an empty stomach! We were so full we didn’t eat dinner until 8:00 that night. This was definitely one of the highlights of our trip.
Written July 24, 2021
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Balashi_Blues
Providence, RI8 contributions
Sep 2021
There are many tours in and around Rhode Island, but none are as tasty as the Rhode Island Red Food Tours. Their great reputation for putting on an excellent tour is well deserved. Providence isn’t a very big city and so walking from one side to the other wasn’t very difficult, sidewalks are wide and very accommodating. Jenny, our tour guide, who originally hails from New Mexico, was very enthusiastic and excited about her new city.
The tour started promptly on time and since it was lunchtime, most everyone on the tour was eager to get eating. We weren’t disappointed as the first stop was only a minute away from the meeting point. First up was a traditional New England Clam Shack where we enjoyed a cup of Clam Chowder and a Clam Cake. The next stop was the furthest walk of the day but was quite enjoyable as we walked along the river before heading towards the Downcity part of Providence. We made multiple stops in the shade where Jenny delighted us with historical tales of the city and showed off some of the many murals adorning the sides of buildings. Being one of the original 13 colonies, there is a wealth of history here in Rhode Island. The culinary scene in Providence is quite lively with many unique restaurants and other food related establishments. Our stops included a bakery that served up a delicious chocolate Bouchon (aka French Brownie Bite), a fantastic Greek restaurant and grocery store that served a mini smorgasbord of Greek delights, a Tap Room with the freshest pretzels and a beer tasting flight, a BBQ joint with a nice Craft Cocktail and smoked brisket, and a Southern and Soul food restaurant also with a delicious Craft Cocktail and a dessert comprised of a homemade Honey Biscuit with fresh fruit and Ice Cream. Most of the restaurants have only been open a few years or less. Each one was eager and excited to welcome the tour group, which was a nice change from some tours where the venue can’t wait to shuttle you in and out as quickly as possible. Most of the stops had either the owner or the manager come out to greet us and explain what their place is all about and to invite everyone to come back and try something else on their menu. The tour was very well run where we were seated and served as soon as we arrived; not a small feat considering the size of the group.
At the conclusion of the tour, Jenny gathered us all outside to ask about everyone’s favorite stop. As expected, from the dozen participants, there were a dozen different answers. But everyone agreed that the tour was fun, informative, and most of all, very tasty.
Jenny did mention that the list of restaurants changes from time to time for various reasons and therefore I didn’t mention any of them by name. And don’t you think it’s more fun to be surprised?
The tour started promptly on time and since it was lunchtime, most everyone on the tour was eager to get eating. We weren’t disappointed as the first stop was only a minute away from the meeting point. First up was a traditional New England Clam Shack where we enjoyed a cup of Clam Chowder and a Clam Cake. The next stop was the furthest walk of the day but was quite enjoyable as we walked along the river before heading towards the Downcity part of Providence. We made multiple stops in the shade where Jenny delighted us with historical tales of the city and showed off some of the many murals adorning the sides of buildings. Being one of the original 13 colonies, there is a wealth of history here in Rhode Island. The culinary scene in Providence is quite lively with many unique restaurants and other food related establishments. Our stops included a bakery that served up a delicious chocolate Bouchon (aka French Brownie Bite), a fantastic Greek restaurant and grocery store that served a mini smorgasbord of Greek delights, a Tap Room with the freshest pretzels and a beer tasting flight, a BBQ joint with a nice Craft Cocktail and smoked brisket, and a Southern and Soul food restaurant also with a delicious Craft Cocktail and a dessert comprised of a homemade Honey Biscuit with fresh fruit and Ice Cream. Most of the restaurants have only been open a few years or less. Each one was eager and excited to welcome the tour group, which was a nice change from some tours where the venue can’t wait to shuttle you in and out as quickly as possible. Most of the stops had either the owner or the manager come out to greet us and explain what their place is all about and to invite everyone to come back and try something else on their menu. The tour was very well run where we were seated and served as soon as we arrived; not a small feat considering the size of the group.
At the conclusion of the tour, Jenny gathered us all outside to ask about everyone’s favorite stop. As expected, from the dozen participants, there were a dozen different answers. But everyone agreed that the tour was fun, informative, and most of all, very tasty.
Jenny did mention that the list of restaurants changes from time to time for various reasons and therefore I didn’t mention any of them by name. And don’t you think it’s more fun to be surprised?
Written September 13, 2021
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Bobby MacShand
Central Florida, FL3 contributions
Oct 2021
This was an incredible dining experience! when going to a new city I always regret not being able to try all the good restaurants or even knowing where to go try good food. This was the solution to all my lamentations! I had no idea that Providence was such a vibrant and endearing city. Our tour guide Jenny was such an amazing tour guide! She was knowledgeable, fun, funny, charming, and I may have fallen in love. The food was delicious and Providences people and culture blew me away. Would recommend to locals and visitors alike!
Written November 1, 2021
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VOYJEAN
Scarborough, ME520 contributions
Feb 2023
We were among some of the first to take the PVD Valley Neighborhood Victuals Tour, the new winter-option of Rhode Island Red Food Tours. We’ve taken many food tours before but never one that was held in essentially an indoor environment and weren’t sure what to expect. Well, two huge thumbs up – we had a fantastic time! Jack is one of the most entertaining guides we’ve had, and obviously loves what he does and appreciates the various food purveyors the company works with. All the food we had was excellent (we went back afterward to several of the stops to make purchases) and we really liked the variety of offerings. The pacing of the tour and quantity of food was just right. We enjoyed meeting with the owners of several of the businesses and learning about their backgrounds and seeing their passion for what they’ve created. It’s great to see factories and mills being repurposed and this tour provides stellar examples of that. We highly recommend this tour.
Written February 21, 2023
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Cheryl N
1 contribution
Oct 2023 • Couples
Cece did a marvelous job guiding us through the lesser known neighborhoods of Newport and providing us with historic facts ( and some fiction) about her town. The restaurants were well chosen to give us a flavor of where the locals go. We had 6 small bites, all excellent!
Written October 6, 2023
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Jolie A
1 contribution
Oct 2021
Our first food tour and certainly not the last! Jenny, our tour guide, had such a welcoming personality and shared her knowledge of Providence's history as well as a background of each of the restaurants and the menu selection. The food and restaurant crews were nothing short of amazing. We had a small group of six, including Jenny, which I really enjoyed as we were able to walk and talk altogether and share our experiences, etc. I did not find the walking difficult or tiresome and it goes by fairly quickly as you are stopping intermittently to discuss the history and/or background of various sites along the way. If you are looking for a new experience with your family or friends, this would be it. Enjoy!
Written October 15, 2021
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feliciabsteffen
Bermuda1 contribution
Oct 2023 • Friends
What a special way to learn about the history of Newport and taste a variety of dishes off the beaten path. Great way to avoid tourist traps and really enjoy delicious food and drinks with a knowledgeable guide. CC our guide was warm and welcoming and genuine. She really made our experience something special.
Written October 6, 2023
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Sheri
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Sep 2021 • Friends
Morgan was a great food tour guide! Entertaining, high energy and loads of fun. The food was fabulous but I would have loved to learn more about Newport and it’s history. What a great way to sample the favorite neighborhood restaurants though and learn a little about the city and it’s buildings. I highly recommend. Come hungry.
Written September 24, 2021
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fruity25
Plymouth, MA12 contributions
Mar 2023 • Family
Jack gave an excellent tour as we navigated in and out of the Providence Fresh Foods Market. Jack’s knowledge was plentiful and pairings of food complemented each other well. It was a nice twist on a typical food tour where we were encouraged to support the local vendors. Supplied with a shopping tote bag enabled us to come home with a number of new items that were absolutely delectable. Keep up the good work! Looking forward to the next tour by Red!
Written March 20, 2023
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Lucy A
Washington DC, DC3 contributions
Aug 2024 • Family
We took the Providence food tour with Michelle as our tour guide. She was engaging, funny and truly knew the history of the town. The restaurants that we tried were all variations of the cuisine offered in Providence. It was a beautiful day and we truly had a great time!
Written August 24, 2024
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The Newport tour takes you through one of the earliest historic parts of the city with brief introductions to historic landmarks in Washington Square, such as The Old Colony House, Touro Synagogue and The Great Friends Meeting House also along the way there are historic homes that are touched on as you walk through the neighborhood. The historic parts of the tour are as interesting as the restaurants and food if not more.
Written August 16, 2019
I can walk many short distances but not really long ones. What are the distances between stops?
Written July 8, 2019
Hi there!
The entire length of the tour is 1.2mi.
Our longest walk between stops is about 5-6 min. and that is 2 locations about .3 miles. There are 7 stops, we definitely sit down in 4-5 of the others it just depends on how busy they are.
It is actually a pretty flat root, if it is particularly hot I would suggest bringing a bottle of water to stay hydrated along the way.
I hope that helps answer your question.
Hope we see you!
Cheers
Written July 8, 2019
We'll be in Newport on a cruise. How close to where the tender drops us are the start and end (if different) locations of this tour?
Written May 28, 2018
Do you know if your cruise line is docking at Fort Adams or Perrotti Park?
If it is Perrotti Park it's very close to our meeting location, maybe a 5-7 min. walk. We meet the corner of Marlborough St. & Dr. Marcus Wheatland Blvd.We end on Charles St. which is even closer to the park.
If you will be docking at Fort Adams, you would need to take a trolley or cab and it would be about 15 min. depending on traffic.
We do get a lot of people from the cruises taking the tour.
I hope this helps and you can make it.
Written May 28, 2018
Hello, Is there an option available that includes drinks as well? Thank you.
Written April 22, 2017
Hi Alba,
Yes both our Newport & Providence Tour offer a ticket upgrade that includes 3 drink pairings. You will see if you go to our website.
Best
Paula
Written April 22, 2017
Cruising into Newport on Sept 23 and will be in town from 7-4 that day. Will this tour be available at these hours
Written July 23, 2016
Yes! It runs Fri & Sat around 12-3. Perfect time for sampling food!
Written July 23, 2016
Hello, I plan to visit the area 4/24-4/26, do you have any tours on these dates?
Written March 31, 2016
Hi Dayna,
We are just starting our tours for the season on Fri the 22nd, our tours are only on Fridays and Saturdays at this time. So my next tour after this would be the 29th & 30th.
We would love to have you if any of those dates could work for you!
Cheers
Paula
Written March 31, 2016
My last tour for the season is 11/21/15. Gift Certificates or tickets can be purchased however to be used next season which will run from late April through the following Nov.
Written November 7, 2015
Hi there - Does the tour also include alcohol? We are very interested in trying out local libations, as well. Thanks.
Written August 7, 2015
The tour includes 1 beer tasting. There simply isn't enough time to order drinks and then drink them quickly since we are at ea. stop for 15 min. tops! We do tip you off to signature drinks at a few of the restaurants so you can go back after the tour to try!
Written August 25, 2015
Hi Paula. Thanks for your response. I look forward to this great experience since I am from Los Angeles but temporarily working in Hartford. I forgot to ask what times do the tours start and are they everyday? I am driving from Hartford to Newport this Saturday around noon and will be in town from from Saturday until Monday. And what are the times that they begin? Thanks again
Written June 25, 2015
Hi Robert,
The tours are Fridays & Saturdays from 12-3. Unfortunately, this Saturday is sold out but Friday is available. We hope to expand the days in the future but currently those are the only days and times.
Best
Paula
Written June 25, 2015
Hi. I am staying at Newport International Hostel on 16th Howard St. How far is that and since I would love to Rhode Island Red Food Tour? And is there a pick up and drop off at this place? Thanks! Oh yeah and how should I dress for this tour?
Written June 25, 2015
Hi Robert,
You are about a 20 min walk from Howard St to 140 Broadway which is where we start. There is not a pickup or drop off per se, but you could call Newport Pedicab 401-432-5498 should you decide not to walk, it is about 1 mi from where you are staying.
I would dress comfortably in good walking shoes, we walk about 2 mi. and sometimes depending on the sun it can be quite hot so bring a bottle of water.
Go to my website for more info and ticketing info.
It's a fun afternoon, I hope to see you on the tour!
Cheers
Paula
Written June 25, 2015
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