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Great tour
Jon was a great tour guide! I brought my friend who was visiting from California who’s never been here and he did such a good job of describing Rhode Island. It was perfect.. I learned a lot that I didn’t know and I am a Rhode Islander.
Discover Providence Guided Sightseeing Tour
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At a glance
- Duration
- 1h 45min
- Price from
- $45 / person
- Location
- Providence
- Rating
- 4.7 / 5 · 402 reviews
- Languages
- EN
- Group
- Small group, up to 29
- Cancellation
- Free cancellation
- Confirmation
- Instant
- Ticket
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Operator
- Experience Rhode Island Tours
- Meeting point
- Outside Providence Visitor's Center
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
Brown University
You will visit the College Green and learn about this prestigious Ivy League university
Historic Federal Hill
You will have the opportunity to get off the tour bus and explore the cafes, markets, and pastry shops
Benefit Street
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
WaterFire
You will learn about WaterFire, Providence's most famous art installation and how the opening of the rivers transformed the city
Prospect Terrace
You will learn the story of Roger Williams, and the principles that began Rhode Island
What's included
Included
Tour Guide
Traveller Ratings
4.7
402 reviews
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
Cancellation
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
1+ days before100% refund
0–1 days before0% refund
Frequently asked questions
How long does Discover Providence Guided Sightseeing Tour take?
Discover Providence Guided Sightseeing Tour lasts about 1h 45min. The itinerary has 5 stops.
How much does Discover Providence Guided Sightseeing Tour cost?
Prices start at $45 per person for this Providence experience, booked through Viator with the price shown before checkout. There is 1 booking option, so the final price depends on the option you choose.
Can I cancel Discover Providence Guided Sightseeing Tour for free?
Yes. Cancel at least 1 day before the start for a full refund. Later cancellations are non-refundable.
Where does the tour start?
The meeting point is Outside Providence Visitor's Center. Hotel pickup is not part of this experience.
What languages is Discover Providence Guided Sightseeing Tour offered in?
The experience is available in EN.
Is this a private or a group tour?
It is a small-group experience with a maximum of 29 participants.
Is the tour suitable for children?
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Will my booking be confirmed immediately?
Yes, bookings are confirmed instantly.
Reviews(402)
O
Great city tour!
This tour was a great way to see city highlights. The meeting point was next to the Omni (where we are staying) . The driver and guide were excellent and the bus very comfortable. We stopped a few times to get out and look around. The first stop was near bakeries, so if you need a snack get it on the first stop! We went to an Italian bakery and took dessert home to our hotel. We’d recommend this to others visiting the area!
D
A great way to get an...
A great way to get an overall look at Providence.our driver, Phil, was excellent! An excellent way to see the city & get information on its great history.
Operator response
So glad you enjoyed our Discover Providence tour! Thank you for joining us!
B
Far better than competition
Our guide was Phil and he was excellent. Very informative and packed a lot of sightseeing and very interesting talks into the nearly two hour tour in a large air conditioned van with 23 other people. Went on a tour by a competitor (Providence East Side Sights and Stories Guided Tour) the day before and there is no comparison. This was hands down better in all respects.
Operator response
Thank you so much for your review of our Discover Providence tour. It was a delight to have you with us!
R
Good tour, poor communication of meet up spot
The tour was pretty good but the meet up site was different than the email confirmation stated. They had a small hand written sign on a small shack near the reported pick up spot. We had no idea of knowing if this shack was connected to our tour. Fortunately the driver called my phone and they came to get us.
Operator response
We apologize for any miscommunication on the pickup location for the tour. All our tours depart from the Visitor Information Center at the Rhode Island Convention Center at 1 Sabin St in Providence, Rhode Island. Thank you for joining us!
M
Excellent overview of Providence.
Touring Providence with Jarod was wonderful. He knew so much about the city and was very interesting to listen to. I especially enjoyed hearing about the city’s political past. The van was clean and comfortable, and the afternoon flew. If I’d change anything, I’d make the tour a little longer…it was that good!
Operator response
So glad you had a great time with Jared on our Discover Providence tour! Thank you for your review!
D
Jared was a very...
Jared was a very knowledgeable tour guide. Recommend to get to know Providence. Great experience for first time Providence travels.
Operator response
Thank you for joining us for our Discover Providence tour, Daniel!
R
I do it again!
The tour was a very informative and nice experience!
Operator response
Thank you for joining us on our Discover Providence tour, and for your review, Renee!
L
Providence bus tour.
The tour driver/guide was a local man who had great passion for this area…………………………………………………………………..
Operator response
So glad you enjoyed our Discover Providence tour, Lawrence!
D
Great litte tour
Clean bus, great tour guide, interesting information. We enjoyed all the stops and the tour guide was personable and knowledgeable. Even had a minute to grab a delicious slice of pizza!
Operator response
So glad you enjoyed our Discover Providence tour, Danielle! Thank you for joining us and sharing your review!
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