Discover Providence Guided Sightseeing Tour
Description
Join us for this delightful tour of one of America’s favorite cities! As you relax comfortably on our climate-controlled tour bus, we will take you to the most exciting neighborhoods in Rhode Island’s capital city, and tell you the story of this special place and its most famous citizens. From America’s first hero to the mafia to the mayor, this city is filled with intriguing tales. As we travel from College Hill to Federal Hill, and Brown University to the State House, you will admire the loveliest settings in the city, and discover places you will want to go back to and explore on your own. Along the way, there will be opportunities for you to get out, take pictures, and see things up close. Enjoyed by all ages, get ready for one of the most enjoyable tours you have ever taken!
Tour Options
Itinerary
You will visit the College Green and learn about this prestigious Ivy League university
You will have the opportunity to get off the tour bus and explore the cafes, markets, and pastry shops
You will take in the architecture of stately College Hill, including the home of a signer of the Declaration of Independence and one of the oldest libraries in America
You will learn about WaterFire, Providence's most famous art installation and how the opening of the rivers transformed the city
You will learn the story of Roger Williams, and the principles that began Rhode Island
Highlights
What's included
Traveller Ratings
Important Information
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- 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.
- All Experience Rhode Island tours are subject to a tour minimum. We will notify you beforehand if we didn't reach the minimum number of passengers required. Please make sure you have a valid contact information
Reviews(391)
The information given ahead of time about check in and where to start the tour was confusing. There wasn’t anyone there for check in. The picture for the tour shows the capital building which isn’t part of the tour. The tour guide was kind and shared stories. Mostly stories about the mob more with some overview of the city’s history. The stops were varied and interesting and tied in well with some of the stories.
We apologize for any confusion about the departure location. Our customer service manager, Brayden was at the departure location checking everyone in. Thank you for joining us!
It wqs a very nice experience Brandon know the City so well that he make it funny and entertain us for 1h and a half.
So glad you enjoyed our Discover Providence tour with Brayden! Thank you for joining us!
Meet up location changed and we got lost walking to another. Dean Hotel does not exist, it is Neptune Hotel at same location.
Good tour of the Capital region! Air conditioned van, good guide On and off to walk around. Bakery in Little a Italy was our favorite
Thank you so much for joining us on our Discover Providence tour!
This is a great drive in a clean and comfortable bus around Providence. I’d never been here before. You don’t see much in depth but the tour guide is very knowledgeable and can help you figure out what you want to go back to on your own. The pick up point has public restrooms and a nice visitors center. I’m all set to go out and see Rhode Island!
It was a delight to have you with us on our Discover Providence tour, Sarah!
The guided tour is very informative, giving historical and current information unique to the area. There are stops that allow you to walk about and get an up close view of the sights.
Thank you for your review, Michael, and thank you for joining us!
Being a RI newbie, this tour allowed me to get to know the city of Providence in general. Ted, our tour guide was fantastic. I could tell he really loves the city of Providence and of course the history. In this tour you are able to see and hear about pivotal parts of Providence as well as stretch your legs and see some amazing sights.
So glad you enjoyed our Discover Providence tour, Holly! Thank you for your review!
Short tour but hit all the major stops. 1 hour 45 minutes. A few stops for pictures and check out the area. Small passenger van was comfortable and ample windows to see the sights. Worth the price. I’d go again and recommits tour.
Thank you for your review, Russell! We were delighted to have you with us!
A very good Tour, the driver/Tour Guide was VERY informative, plenty of stops for pictures too. Excellent
Thank you for recommending our Discover Providence tour, Ian!
If you are Italian American, you might start to feel a little uncomfortable as the guide’s enthusiastic (gleeful?), graphic depiction of Providence’s Italian American criminal past goes on for an inordinate length of time. Since the guide claimed to be a history buff, he might have provided a little balance by mentioning that William Paca of Italian descent was a signer of the Declaration of Independence, and that Thomas Jefferson’s assertion that “all men are created equal” was inspired by the writings in Italian by his friend Philip Mazzei.
Thank you for sharing your thoughts. We appreciate your input and perspective. And, thank you for joining us on our Discover Providence tour!
