Rhode Island in a Day: Comprehensive Cultural Tour
4.7
36 Ratings
Providence
Discover Rhode Island in a day: scenic views, rich history, and unique culture. Explore beaches, lighthouses, and mansions with an expert guide.
Duration: 8 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights

  • Roger Williams Park - discover the origins of Rhode Island and enjoy a scenic drive through this stunning city park!

  • George B. Salter Memorial Grove - explore the location of a notable event that led up to the Revolutionary War!

  • Wickford Village - visit this charming fishing village, have lunch, and browse through quaint shops and colonial New England homes.

  • Beavertail Lighthouse and Park - see the third-oldest lighthouse in the United States, situated on the Atlantic Ocean’s edge!

  • Newport - cruise along Ocean Drive and the renowned Bellevue Avenue to view the opulent mansions from the Gilded Age.

  • Bristol - take a drive through the most patriotic town in America!

  • Sweet Berry Farm - stop by for delicious homemade treats and fresh local fruit.

  • Third Beach - visit one of Rhode Island’s many picturesque beaches.

What's Included
  • All fees and/or taxes
Additional Information

We want to show what’s great about the Ocean State! If you would like to experience the culture, cuisine, scenery, and story of America’s smallest state in one amazing day with an expert guide, then this is the tour for you. Only 48 miles long and 37 miles wide, Rhode Island is full of big surprises! As we take you on this enlightening journey, you will enjoy the things that make Rhode Island so attractive and unique. Beginning in our capital city and traveling by tour bus around our beautiful Bay, you will take in breathtaking views, and learn what this state has contributed to America. On this trip you will visit the things Rhode Island is most known for including picturesque beaches, colonial architecture and history, lighthouses, islands, quintessential New England towns, and stunning mansions. Going from Providence to Newport, and exploring many beautiful towns in between, this tour will show you Rhode Island in a Day!

  • Please be aware that during your tour the tour guide may take pictures of your tour group which could be used in future marketing materials or shared on one of our social media pages, if it’s a really great picture! If you would like to be tagged in a photo, or if you don’t want to be included in a photo, please let the tour guide know.
Location
1 Sabin St
Sabin Street
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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Shelleys53
May 6, 2024
Beautiful informative tour of the state - Ted was a great tour guide. We were all over most parts of the beautiful state of Rhode Island. We learned so much information about the history of this state. It was a very beautiful tour. Lots of opportunities to take pictures, We visited beaches, saw colonial houses and mansions. I'd recommend this tour on your first day in town because you are shown many areas of things to go back and visit or do.
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Rudolph_b
Oct 9, 2023
A MUST do! - It was fun enjoyable and learned a lot about Rhode Island. The tour operator who drove the bus was very funny. He like to play trivia games with group broken up by state.
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Marian_m
Oct 8, 2023
Great introduction to Rhode Island - Ted our guide made the tour interesting and entertaining......great historical info and great interaction.... he brought Rhode Island to life
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Czoebidd
Oct 8, 2023
Got One Day? Take This Tour! - We only had one day in Rhode Island, so this tour was the best use of our time. The only disappointment was so few sites in Providence were on the tour. But we very much enjoyed the places we saw. The tour guide was very knowledgeable about the history of the state and of each site we visited. This tour was very enriching.
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Chadwellheathkeith
Aug 24, 2023
A wonderful trip with an excellent guide - This trip was the highlight of my stay in Providence. Our guide, Ted, was informative and engaging. His knowledge of Rhode Island's history is incredible, and his enthusiasm for this beautiful state shines through. There were frequent stops for lunch, photo opportunities, and toilet breaks. I can not recommend this tour highly enough.
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Diana_o
Aug 13, 2023
Breathtaking views - This was an amazing trip. We were able to see a lot of Rhode Island and heard lots of facts and history about the state and specific towns. I highly recommend going on this if you want to see more than just downtown Providence.
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James_c
Aug 6, 2023
Great Tour - Ted's extensive knowledge of RI's history and culture made the tour not only a pleasure but a great learning experience.
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Camicia2
Jul 16, 2023
Awesome tour of Rhode Island - We had an awesome time with Ted . He was informative and entertaining. We saw so much during the tour and he gave us plenty of opportunities to stop and take pictures. We loved it!
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Mihir_g
Jul 9, 2023
Ted was a great guide and... - Ted was a great guide and has a lot to information to share about providence and Rhode island. We had a fabulous time. The only thing I would point out is that the company should not expect the tour guide to pick up a bride and groom as their transport did not make it at the cost of the guest experience. As this happened out tour was delayed by almost an hour and by the time we reached the sweet berry farm the shop and farm had shut so we were not able to experience the beautiful farm.
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Tonyntrishad
Sep 2, 2023
Not as advertised. Not good. - 2nd September 2023. An 8hr Rhode island in a day tour was booked and paid for. Advertised as comprising a total of 8 different stops with each stop allowing guests to alight for different periods of time. But not today. Today the bus had been double booked for a wedding. The last 3 stops were simply drive bys and 2 hours straight on the bus in order to get the bus back in time for the wedding. Now I doubt the wedding was rush booked in the last couple of days so I really don't see why someone's else's happy event should impact whatsoever on the advertised itinerary and twenty or so passengers. A big fat 1/10. The driver and guide was called Ted and to his credit he was very knowledgeable, informative and witty. But the tour did not provide the service it had advertised. And that's bad. Very bad. So to anyone else thinking of booking a trip, perhaps you might want to contact the tour operator and make sure the bus isn't needed later in the afternoon for a wedding/barmitzvah/funeral/cat's birthday..as all these will apparently take precedence over your paid for tour.
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