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(385)
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.
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.
A very good Tour, the driver/Tour Guide was VERY informative, plenty of stops for pictures too. Excellent
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!
Terrible the guide call me to cancel the tour 1 hour before it begins I request my refund He told me reschedule tomorrow but I couldn't take it
We are so sorry that your tour had to be canceled. We did attempt to contact you a few times several hours before the tour to alert you, but were unable to connect with you.
Over here for the football (soccer). Superb guided tour by a very knowledgeable and entertaining guide. We all learned so much about Providence and its history is mind blowing. Thank you
Thank you for coming to America, and for joining us on our Discover Providence tour!
Our driver and guide, John, was excellent. He was extremely knowledgeable about the area as he grew up there. He was very personable and welcoming. There were only 8 of us in the group which made it very nice. We stopped at several locations and saw most of Providence. I would highly recommend the tour!
Thank you so much for joining us!
Local guide who knew so many interesting facts about the history of the city of Providence. The small tour van was a bonus, easy to get and out of for pictures and better views. Many streets were closed due to a big sports event, but our guide knew his way around the city and we were able to see everything. Great tour w lots of information.
Thank you, Carolyn!
There was only one bathroom stop. The tour was excellent, and the tour guide clearly was experienced and knowledgeable.
Thank you for your review of our Discover Providence tour, David!
Phil was an amazing guide! He told us many stories, history highlights and he made sure we experienced the local feel along the way. He was knowledgeable, friendly and a great driver We highly recommend this tour! It covered many areas of the city and helped us to pick the places we wanted to go to and dine in, later in our trip. Thank you Phil for a Great Providence Rhode Island experience!
We're so glad you had a great time with Phil on the Discover Providence tour! Thank you for sharing your thoughts!
