Top Providence Cultural Tours

Explore the capital of Rhode Island, Providence, on a sightseeing bus tour that departs right from downtown. See the city's top sights including Brown University, Benefit Street, and Roger Williams Park, and enjoy the opportunity to walk around the historic Federal Hill neighborhood. While you drive around, your guide regales you with stories about Providence and its importance in American history.

Get an in-depth look at Providence from a boat cruise that travels along the waterways of Rhode Island’s capital city. Your guide shares live commentary about historical landmarks and modern destinations as you take in sites including the Fox Point Hurricane Barrier, Providence Industrial Harbor, Providence River, Waterplace Park and the pedestrian paths of Riverwalk. Choose a daytime or evening cruise, and feel free to bring your own refreshments on board.

A retreat of the rich and famous during the Gilded Age, Newport today is host to historical mansions, museums, and a wealth of waterfront sightseeing—and this two-in-one tour makes exploring simple. Following morning pickup from select Providence hotels, travel via comfortable coach to the city, where you’ll go on a guided driving tour of its highlights. Then, explore the city’s attractions independently, using the bus as a hop-on hop-off service.

Discover many of Providence’s top landmarks—and learn all about the city’s centuries of history—on this immersive walking tour. Pick between morning and afternoon departure times, and explore Rhode Island’s capital in the company of a local. You’ll see highlights like the Rhode Island State House, the first Baptist church in America, Providence City Hall, and much more—and will hear the stories behind the sights as you go.

WaterFire® is a work of art that involves movement, participation and surprise. It is full of motion—wood boats stoke the fires, rivers flow quietly beneath the burning braziers, sparks whirl through the night air, and flickering flames reflect off the dark surface of the water, animating the architectural fabric of the city. These boat rides include a one hour evening cruise along the Providence waterways, with the added bonus of a partial WaterFire lighting. Join us for unparalleled views of the fires from the best seat in town! We launch from our Providence Marina location. BYOB in a small cooler if you'd like! All ages are welcome but everyone in your party must have a ticket to board, including infants.