Rhode Island in a Day: Comprehensive Cultural Tour
4.7
42 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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Klenize
Jul 6, 2024
A delicious day in Rhode Island - The ride was amazing! Stops at various historic sites, when our TED guide (wonderful!) explained the facts of American history, local personalities and curiosities. It was a safe and fun ride through the beautiful state of Rhode Island!
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Richard_f
Jun 27, 2024
Ted who was our driver... - Ted who was our driver and tour guide was excellent, very knowledgeable about the state of Rhode Island, very informative.
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Nicole_l
Jun 25, 2024
Worth the money - Ted was a great tour guide. So very knowledgeable and funny. I really enjoyed learning about RI history and seeing the mansions.
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Tamie_g
Jun 23, 2024
Absolutely amazing tour! - Our tour guide Ted was amazing!! Extremely knowledgeable and such a great guy! We saw so much more than we did on our own drive. This tour is a must do when visiting Rhode Island.
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Oluseye_o
Jun 5, 2024
Ted's the man in the tour! - Ted's professionalism was at the centre of our pleasant experience. Ted obviously loves his job as a tour guide. He also loves RI and loves tourists. Enormously knowledgeable about the early history of RI, its founders, its evolution, democratic libertarian political thought, First American Nations, American Christian origins, Church beginnings of 7 of the 8 Ivy League Universities and the geography and climatology of RI are a few aspects of Ted's forte. Overall, it was a fantastic educational tour. All credit goes to Ted. I strongly recommend this tour to you!
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Christina_h
Jun 2, 2024
Rosetta's 70th birthday celebration - 4 South Carolina sisters - The entire tour was wonderful. Our guide, Ted, was knowledgeable, friendly, funny, accommodating, and exciting. He did an exceptional job taking care of everyone. Me and my three of my sisters were celebrating my sister's 70th birthday. Great event for the entire family!!
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Jamesdt2335hb
May 26, 2024
Looking to Retire in Rhode Island - We had a great time with Ted as our driver and tour guide. Learned a lot about the history of the Ocean State. Would definitely recommend!
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Shaileshr100
May 21, 2024
A Lifetime Experience of Natural Beauty! - We planned the family trip to RI during the summer after hearing a lot about its natural beauty and charm from our close friends and, we are glad that we took the right decision. The trip entertained and enthralled us with the beauty, calmness, soothing sea breeze, and the constant beat of the waves on the shoreline. It is a memorable and lifetime experience for all of us. Our tour guide Fred was a great entertainer and source of immense insight and knowledge of his province.
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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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Deborahmd7144mf
Jun 1, 2024
Inaccurate portrayal of history - I was very disappointed that in our group which had 3 black people there was not one mention of the slave trade. The tour guide made Linden House owners sound like fine people. They were slave traders. I feel the politics of the tour driver came through and it was shameful. Please address this.
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