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Newport Neighborhood Food Tour
Discover Newport’s culinary side and let your local guide lead you on this three-hour walking tour through historic neighborhood streets. Explore the evolving diverse culinary landscape of Rhode Island while gaining insight into the history, architecture and cultural components of Newport, Rhode Island. Your tastings will take you to at least 5-6 diverse local restaurants off-the-beaten-path where the locals go, away from the more touristy areas of the city. A one-of-a-kind guided food tour for Rhode Island natives and visitors alike.
Newport Sunset Sail on Classic Sailboat
Sunset sailing is one of the best evening activities to do during your stay in Newport, RI. Enjoy a relaxing sail around Narragansett Bay on a classic sailboat and see all of Newport's iconic sights from the water including historic lighthouses and landmarks, other classic boats and sailboats, bridges, mansions and more!
Downcity Providence Food Tour
Join this 3-hour small-group food tour to savor 6+ food tastings in one of America's top food cities with a professional guide. Sip on alcoholic beverages (if option selected) at select locations. Explore this historic capital city's architecture while listening to fascinating stories about the history and view the art and culture as you walk through the Downcity Arts District. Tour is limited to a maximum of 14 people to ensure personalized service and includes a guide offering recommendations for you to further explore on your own.
Providence Ghosts Phantoms and Poltergeists Tour
Come on our chilling ghost tour presented by US Ghost Adventures! Are you prepared to explore Providence's ghosts on a tour of the historic city of Rhode Island? Get ready to expose this abandoned colonial settlement's evil side. Discover the frightening explanations for why Revolutionary War troops, politicians, conspirators, and famous macabre authors still spook along the old streets of the capital of Rhode Island.
Lighthouse and Mimosa Cruise of Narragansett Bay from Newport
On this narrated tour, our guides will tell you about the lighthouses of Goat Island, Rose Island, Castle Hill, Lime Rock and the neighboring sites—including the harbor mansions, churches, historic Fort Adams, Jamestown, the Pell Newport Bridge, Clingstone, Hammersmith Farm and more. You may even see a local seal or two in the water! The boat's main deck is spacious and weatherproof for comfortable cruising and there is a covered top deck with clear, roll-down side curtains, for comfort and great sightseeing. Cruises depart from Bowen's Wharf, Newport.
Newport Afternoon Sightseeing Sail on Classic Sailboat
Sail on a classic sailboat in Newport, RI, and enjoy a sightseeing sailing experience around Narragansett Bay. Pass by many iconic sights during the sail, including Newport's historic lighthouses and landmarks, bridges, mansions and more! We'll even see Newport Bridge, New England's largest suspension bridge from the water. Relax on deck of Schooner Madeleine, a beautiful classic sailboat, as the crew raises sail. Drinks are available for purchase onboard and guests are welcome to bring a snack. This sightseeing sailing experience is great for locals and those visiting Newport in the spring, summer and fall.
Discover Providence Guided Sightseeing Tour
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!
Rhode Island in a Day
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!
Narrated Boat Tours
Whether you’re a RI native, traveling with family, or visiting for work, our tours are designed to appeal to everyone. Join us in 2023 for our award-winning narrated tour as we celebrate our 32nd season along the shores of Providence! Together, we will explore the Providence River, Riverwalk, Waterplace Park, the Fox Point Hurricane Barrier and the Providence Industrial Harbor as our Captains highlight historical, nautical and architectural points of interest. Statewide Best Local Tour – Best of Rhode Island 2018, 2019, 2021, 2022, 2023 Mary J. Brennan Tourism Award – RI Hospitality Assoc., 2022 Best City Tour – Yankee Magazine, 2017 Member of the Year – Providence/Warwick Convention & Visitors Bureau, 2016 Top-Rated/Certificates of Excellence – TripAdvisor, Yelp & Google, yearly Please note: We are a small, family-owned business with limited capacity on our boats. Because we are often sold-out and turn business away, ALL SALES ARE FINAL. Make sure you can attend prior to booking.
Newport Scenic Sunset Cruise on Classic Boat Rum Runner II
Enjoy a scenic sunset cruise aboard a classic yacht, Rum Runner II. See views of Newport Harbor and Narragansett Bay from the water. Please note this is not a narrated cruise. Check with the ticket booth staff to purchase beverages before getting underway.
Attractions in Rhode Island
- The Breakers
- Marble House
- Newport Cliff Walk
- Ocean Drive
- The Elms
- Fort Adams State Park
- Rosecliff
- International Tennis Hall of Fame
- Brenton Point State Park
- Rough Point
- Bellevue Avenue
- Touro Synagogue National Historic Site
- Chateau-sur-Mer
- National Museum of American Illustration (NMAI)
- Easton’s Beach
- Isaac Bell House
- Narragansett Bay
- Ballard Park