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Christmas on Benefit Street History Tour

1 Review 3.00 out of 5 stars Based on 1 traveler reviews collected by Cool Shore Excursions and TripAdvisor | Providence, USA
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1 hour 30 minutes (approx.)
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Offered in: English
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Overview

Join us to learn how Christmas has been celebrated over the centuries in Providence, Rhode Island! Our tour will stroll along one of the most beautiful streets in the city and will enchant you (as well as educate you)!

Get into the spirit of the holidays with this ninety minute walking tour.

What's Included

  • A Festively costumed guide!
  • Tips/Gratuities
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400 Benefit Street
Providence, RI 02903, USA

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The Players At Barker Playhouse

Learn the history of the cemetery beside the theater and how Providence's earliest colonists celebrated the holiday.
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7 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Benefit Street

Walk along and discuss the early way Christmas was honored. This street includes some of the most diverse, well-preserved architecture in the city and is especially beautiful during the winter holidays! We will walk along Benefit Street throughout the tour.
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1 hour Admission Ticket Free

Providence Athenaeum

The Athenaeum is one of the oldest libraries in the nation. Learn about the role of literature in Christmas celebrations!
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7 minutes Admission Ticket Free

First Baptist Church in America

Learn about the church's struggle to reconcile how to honor Christmas. This point of view changed over time and was much debated within the church congregation.
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7 minutes Admission Ticket Free

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Additional Info

  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Some guests using wheelchairs/mobility devices have found Benefit Street and the subsequent sidewalks accessible, while others find it challenging. We recommend going to Benefit Street in advance of a tour to determine if it is appropriate for your level of comfort and needs.
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Christmas on Benefit Street History Tour?

A: You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund. For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (EST).This tour 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. Read more Apr 2025

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.

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Activity code: C-438652P3

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What's Included

Activity name

  • A Festively costumed guide!
  • Tips/Gratuities

Additional Info

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  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • This is an outdoor tour. Benefit Street is a very old street, therefore the sidewalks can be uneven. Travelers must be able to walk for ninety minutes or have a mobility device they can comfortably navigate in moderately uneven terrain (side walks, roads that are a mixture of cement, brick, and cobble stone).
  • Some guests using wheelchairs/mobility devices have found Benefit Street and the subsequent sidewalks accessible, while others find it challenging. We recommend going to Benefit Street in advance of a tour to determine if it is appropriate for your level of comfort and needs.
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 20 travelers

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