Rhode Island Tours

Come aboard tour boat Coastal Queen at Bowen's Wharf, Newport, and see magnificent Newport Harbor and the Jamestown shoreline up close. The narrated 90-minute Scenic Bay Cruise tour is a great way to experience Newport from an entirely different waterfront perspective. Sit back, relax, and enjoy the breathtaking views while sipping on your favorite Fall beverages from the onboard bar. The guides will point out and share their knowledge of the many beautiful sites that make up historic Newport Harbor and you will see harbor estates, lighthouses, forts, yachts, and so much more along the way. This 57-foot, fully restored tour boat offers maximum comfort and panoramic views from every seat. Coastal Queen has both a cozy and weatherproof main salon and an open-air covered top deck for catching fresh ocean breezes.‍

See two of Newport's most spectacular mansions on a trolley excursion that includes guided tours of The Breakers and Marble House, both former Vanderbilt homes. In addition to the two mansion tours, the trolley is a great way to get an overview of Newport's mansions and coastal scenery, as you'll cruise Bellevue Avenue and Ocean Drive, two of the town's most exclusive neighborhoods. An onboard guide will share Newport facts and history throughout the tour, which passes more than 150 points of interest.

Visit one of Newport's gorgeous Gilded Age mansions on a trolley tour that includes admission to Marble House, The Breakers, or Rosecliff. Choose the one that interests you most, taking in antique art and furnishings that are a fascinating glimpse of daily life in historic Newport. And since the trolley tour explores Ocean Drive and Bellevue Avenue, it's a great way to get an overview of the city's exclusive neighborhoods and beautiful coastal scenery, with an onboard guide to share Newport facts and history as you explore.

Get your bearings of Newport on a guided trolley tour of the city, which fills you in on Newport's history and contemporary culture as you travel among city sights. From restored homes on Ten Mile Ocean Drive to the legendary mansions of Bellevue Avenue, this tour introduces you to Newport with class and charm suitable of this historic city.

Visit historic, coastal Newport at your own pace during this attraction-packed, self-guided tour. Follow a carefully chosen itinerary and live GPS map, with stops at celebrated mansions like the Bellevue House, the chateau-inspired Elms, and the iconic Vanderbilt home, the Breakers, plus natural sights like Easton’s Beach and Fort Adams State Park.

Explore all that Providence, RI has to offer, from beautiful architecture to foodie havens! With this self-guided driving audio tour, visit historic Federal Hill, Brown University's campus, and the vibrant downtown. Providence features beautiful architecture, like the State House, Barnaby Castle, and the Wedding Cake House. This tour allows you to explore Providence with maximum flexibility and value. Recommended: Purchase one tour per car, not per person. Everyone listens together! Within 30 min, we'll send you two things: a unique password and an app. Download the app onto your phone, enter the password, and download the tour. When you arrive, drive to the first stop, launch the app, and follow the instructions! Stick to our recommended route and speed limit for the best experience. THIS IS NOT AN ENTRANCE TICKET TO ATTRACTIONS ALONG THE ROUTE. CHECK PANDEMIC RULES AND OPENING HOURS BEFORE YOUR VISIT. NO EXPIRATION — THE TOUR IS AVAILABLE FROM THE MINUTE YOU BOOK UNTIL FOREVER!

Let’s Roam is the #1 app-led scavenger hunt company. Walk to all the best landmarks and hidden gems, answering trivia questions and solving challenges. Work with your team or compete against them, as you learn new facts and create memorable experiences. Let’s Roam Scavenger Hunts are great as an everyday activity, or for bachelorette parties, birthday parties, corporate team building events and more! Each player chooses an interactive role, with challenges varying by person.

Explore Newport, RI with a scenic self-guided driving tour! See everything this seaside town has to offer at your own pace. As you drive down Bellevue Avenue, the "most beautiful avenue in the world", see and learn about the gorgeous Gilded Age Mansions along the way - including The Breakers, Marble House, The Elms, Rosecliff, Château-sur-mer & more. Continue along Ocean Drive, featuring breathtaking vistas. This self-guided tour allows you to explore with maximum flexibility and value. Recommended: Purchase one tour per car, not per person. Everyone listens together! Within 30 min, we'll send you two things: a password & an app. Download the app, enter password, & download tour. When you arrive, go to the Discover Newport Visitor Center to start the tour. Stick to the tour route & speed limit for the best experience. THIS IS NOT AN ENTRANCE TICKET. CHECK COVID RULES & OPENING HOURS BEFORE YOUR VISIT. NO EXPIRATION — THE TOUR IS AVAILABLE FROM THE MINUTE YOU BOOK UNTIL FOREVER!

Combine the history of a walking tour with the culture of a food tour on this Newport walking tour. As you make your way to five restaurants featuring top Newport culinary delights, your guide tells you about the city’s from before the American Revolution, through the Gilded Age, and up to the present.

Enjoy a self-guided daytrip to Martha’s Vineyard! Do sightseeing, shopping, or have fresh "right-off-the-boat" seafood! We will pick you up in our comfortable, semi-private vans at your desired location in the Newport, RI area and take you to the historic seaport of New Bedford, Massachusetts. Your driver will say good-bye as you enjoy a luxurious cruise to Martha’s Vineyard on the SeaStreak Fast Ferry. The ferry glides through the waters between the islands ensuring a smooth, relaxing trip! When you arrive on the island, explore the sights that interest you at your leisure (self-guided). Follow the walking tour of Oak Bluffs including the Flying Horse Carousel, Ginger Bread Houses, and picturesque marina. Enjoy authentic New England seafood or just relax on one of the many beaches. Feeling adventurous? Take a shuttle over to the Aquinnah cliffs! At the end of the day, your driver will meet you in New Bedford for your return ride to the Newport, RI area.

Treat yourself to some island therapy on this day trip to Martha’s Vineyard from Providence. You will journey by comfortable coach to the port of New Bedford, where you’ll set off on a scenic morning cruise to the island. Enjoy free time on Martha’s Vineyard to shop, stroll the beach, treat yourself to a fresh seafood lunch, and explore sites like Edgartown Harbor Lighthouse and the gingerbread houses.

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.

This tour is outstanding because it brings you to all the sights you should see, and tells you all the stories you should know about this very special city in America. It gives you a wonderful lay of the land, and introduces you to places and areas you will want to go back to and explore further on your own.

Hop into a pedicab for a private tour of Newport, Rhode Island. Your personal guide, who navigates through the area for you, tailors the tour to your interests and provides little–known anecdotes about Newport’s rich history. Unlike bus and shuttle tours, pedicab transport affords you unobstructed views of the scenery and plenty of photo opportunities.

Exploring Newport is even more fun on this Newport food walking tour, which introduces you to top Newport bites and city sights. Eat where the locals do at restaurants that are tucked away from the city’s main arteries—you might try locally sourced meats, Irish baked goods, or craft beer. As you walk between destinations, your guide shares stories about the city’s architecture and history.

Get an insider’s introduction to the historic, coastal Newport during this attraction-packed trolley tour. Listen to entertaining and informative live narration on the Rhode Island city while you get a front-row peek at sights along the Ten-Mile Ocean Drive. Tours include admission tickets to one Newport mansion, including the Breakers, the Marble House, or Rosecliff.

Get the clearest, most comprehensive picture of Newport, a.k.a. "The City-By-The-Sea" through the experiences only a 'Native Newporter' can provide. As our guest, you will learn about its colonial history, its religious and racial diversity, as well as view the City's remarkable architecture and landscapes.  This Tour has a duration of 2.5 - 3 hours, depending on weather, traffic, and time spent walking, including about 1 hour spent touring a Mansion.

Enjoy a memorable way to explore Providence—and learn all of the city’s spookiest ghost stories and creepiest lore—on this after-dark boat tour. Make your own way to the dock, hop aboard your vessel, and set sail with Captain Peter. Your costumed guide, accompanied by flickering lanterns, will share stories and secrets as you cruise along the water and admire views of the city illuminated after dark.

Who better to tell the story of Newport's history and social and cultural scene than someone who has, and continues to be living the 'Newport life'?  What sets our Tours apart is that we provide a 'Native Newporter' as your guide and chaperone, with the lifelong experiences and knowledge only obtained from being born and raised and attending the City's public and private elementary Newportschools Newport. In short, we offer a clear, comprehensive, and fun experience of the "City-By-The-Sea".  Furthermore your Tour, your time...stops for photos and walking are not only included but encouraged as well. Thank You

Explore scenic, Newport’s historic Cliff Walk at your own pace using this self-guided, GPS-based tour. Download an easy-to-use app and set off on an attraction-packed audio tour. Learn the little-known stories behind famous families of the Gilded Age—the Vanderbilts, the Astors, and other millionaires—and see their iconic oceanside mansions.

Get an in-depth introduction to the colonial history of scenic Newport, Rhode Island during this guided walking tour. Cover the city’s standout sights and multi-faith locations, from Touro Synagogue to St. Mary’s Catholic Church, as you uncover the area’s little-known origins, from its revolutionary-era history to standing today.

Enjoy a fully narrated trolley tour of the Ocean Drive Historic District during your visit to Newport. See the residences of prominent people and catch a glimpse of seventeenth-century buildings and mansions along Ten-Mile Ocean Drive and Bellevue Avenue. Learn about Newport's history and see the nation’s first public library, the oldest surviving synagogue, and John F. Kennedy’s unofficial Summer White House.

Need an airport transfer to Newport, Providence, Warwick, Smithfield, North Kingstown or Bristol? Forget the long lines associated with finding transportation from the many TF Green Airport (PVD) arrivals. Skip the taxis and shuttles and travel with confidence by scheduling for a private vehicle. Choose from a 3-person sedan, a 5-passenger SUV, or an 8-passenger limousine, then sit back and relax on the road from the airport to any Newport, Providence, Warwick, Smithfield, North Kingstown or Bristol accommodation.

Hop aboard a trolley for a sightseeing tour of the historic buildings along Newport's Ten-Mile Ocean Drive and Bellevue Avenue. Pass by the summer residences of prominent people and hop off at one of the mansions for a closer look. See the first public library, the oldest surviving synagogue, Fort Adams, and the Newport Naval Academy. A headset is provided so you don’t miss a word your guide says.