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With the perfect combination of great seaside views, colorful local culture, and endless family activities, Rhode Island is a big vacation destination in a small package. Whether you are into art and culture, beautiful seaside sights, or great family-friendly activities, there is sure to be something for you in Rhode Island. If you're staying in Newport, try a breathtaking tour of the harbor in the Schooner Madeleine, or enjoy a bit of history at Fort Adams State Park. The Newport mansions are one of the most popular attractions around, and the nearby Cliff Walk is a great place for a hike. Narragansett is home to the lovely Narragansett Town Beach and Point Judith Lighthouse, and if you hop on the Block Island Ferry you are only a short trip away from Block Island, where you can enjoy the sights of the Mohegan Bluffs or party it up at Capt. Nick's Rock and Roll Bar. Take a drive up to Providence for some great shopping at Providence Place Mall and to visit the unforgettable Roger Williams Park Zoo.
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1. Rhode Island in a Day
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5.0 based on 5 reviews
This tour gives you the cuisine, scenery, and story of Rhode Island in one trip! It is the perfect blend of history, food, and sightseeing. No tour in the state gives you a better overall picture of Rhode Island.
Inclusions: All Fees and Taxes
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Reviewed By Travellagal40
Excellent tour of downtown Providence city and local sites. Lovely Victorian houses. Knowledgeable tour guide.
2. Discover Providence
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4.9 based on 38 reviews
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.
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Reviewed By Travellagal40
Excellent tour of downtown Providence city and local sites. Lovely Victorian houses. Knowledgeable tour guide.
3. Newport, RI Day trip to Martha's Vineyard
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4.8 based on 9 reviews
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.
Inclusions: Hotel pickup and drop-off, Round-trip shared transfer from Newport, RI to the ferry port at New Bedford, Round-trip ferry from New Bedford to Martha's Vineyard
Exclusions: Gratuities, Shuttle bus on Martha's Vineyard (approx. $10), Food and drinks, A Guided Tour
Reviewed By 346kimg
Wonderful experience! Great drivers. Very friendly and informative. Would definitely recommend. Have fun!
4. Newport: Rhode Island's Spectacular City by the Sea
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4.7 based on 3 reviews
As you travel on the 45-minute ride from Providence to Newport, your host will take you through beautiful towns along our East Bay. Along the way, he will tell you the story of the places you are passing through. During the first half of the tour, you will be on the tour bus as your guide tells you all about the places you are seeing, introduces you to many sights you may want to explore on your own, and gives you lots of opportunities to get out and take pictures. During the second half of the tour, which is free time on your own, your tour bus will become a hop on/hop off shuttle to move you around to the areas you would like to spend more time in. This relaxing day gives you the best of both worlds - a guided tour and free time.
Inclusions: Private transportation
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Reviewed By Travellagal40
Excellent tour of downtown Providence city and local sites. Lovely Victorian houses. Knowledgeable tour guide.
5. Boston to Newport Small-Group Day Trip with Breakers & Elms Mansion Admission
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4.6 based on 78 reviews
Escape to the lovely coastal city of Newport, Rhode Island, on this day trip that includes both a guided tour and free time. Explore The Breakers mansion, the summer home of Cornelius Vanderbilt II's family, as well as the French chateau-styled mansion of The Elms. See top Newport attractions such as St Mary's Parish, Ocean Drive and the Naval War College on a narrated tour. Then discover this quaint and historic city further on your own. This small-group tour is limited to 14 people for a more intimate experience.
Inclusions: Round-Trip Transportation via air-conditioned Mini Coach Bus, Hotel Pick-Up/Drop-Off included at select Boston hotels, 1-Hour Narrated Bus Tour of Newport, RI, Admission to The Breakers and The Elms Mansions, Discounted Admission to the International Tennis Hall of Fame (with your included discount card), 1.5 Hours of free time to explore Newport at your leisure
Exclusions: Gratuities (recommended), Lunch (dining options available throughout Newport)
Reviewed By rjgrjgrjg
Perfect day trip from Boston! Our Boston driver, Kevin, was wonderful and pointed out places of interest as we made our way through and out of Boston. He made sure everyone knew the drop off and pick up times/locations. I opted for the 3 hour island tour and loved it! The guide, Tom, was fantastic and his love for island showed! I would definitely do it again and I live in Boston.
6. Providence, RI day trip to Martha's Vineyard
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4.6 based on 16 reviews
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 Providence, 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 Providence, RI area.
Inclusions: Hotel pickup and drop-off, Round-trip shared transfer from Providence to ferry port at New Bedford, Round-trip ferry from New Bedford to Martha's Vineyard
Exclusions: Gratuities, Shuttle bus on Martha's Vineyard (approx. $10), Food and drinks, Guided tour on the island
Reviewed By JDM92012
We used Yes we van for our airport transfers for 6 adults. The process was very easy they were very prompt with responses and right on time to pick us up. They confirmed by text each day prior to our transfers. We had Sean take us to The airport and Dave bring us back, both were great! Will definitely use them again.
7. Scenic Newport, RI Self-Driving Audio Tour
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4.5 based on 34 reviews
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. 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!
Inclusions: GPS Map, Audios and Text, Online Support, Learn about the gorgeous Gilded Age Mansions of Newport, including the famous Breakers., Marvel the architectural wonders along Newport’s Bellevue Avenue, from the Elms to Marble House. , Hear stories about American elites like the Vanderbilts who lived in Newport., Drive at your own pace along Newport’s Ocean Drive and enjoy the views of the sea.
Exclusions: Admission to Paid Attractions
Reviewed By dawnfL3112MV
Enjoyed the commentary while walking on path. Made the adventure much more interesting! The only hiccup was I could not let my phone screen timeout.
8. Ultimate Newport Self-Guided Combo Tour
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2.5 based on 2 reviews
Explore all of Newport, RI! Experience the iconic Cliff Walk, which winds past famous Gilded Age mansions like The Breakers and Marble House. Then hop into your car and drive down Bellevue Avenue and around Ocean Drive. Learn about the mansions, Newport's historic past, and iconic American millionaires like the Vanderbilts and Astors. This combo package offers the best value for those looking to get the most out of their trip to Newport, Rhode Island. Purchase one tour per car, Everyone can listen together! Within 30 mins, we'll send you a unique password & an app. Download the app onto your phone and enter password. Then download the tour inside. When you arrive, head over to the first stop. Once there, launch the app and simply follow the instructions from there! Stick to our recommended route and speed limit for the best experience. Check COVID rules and opening hours before your visit. No expiration — the tour is available from the minute you book until forever!
Inclusions: GPS Map, Audios and Text, Online Support, Bundled tours
Exclusions: Admission to Paid Attractions
Reviewed By nbs57
This is a nice informative tour of Newport mansions and ocean views. The audio was just as good as having a live tour guide. We were able to go at our own pace and pull over and take pictures when safe to do so. Since it was April, the only mansion open was The Marble House. We stopped and went in it and was awesome. We strolled outside to the backyard and the landscaping and ocean view was spectacular. The wealth of the families of the gilded age was evident in the grandness of the mansions and landscape. Beautiful, big trees and flowers were a joy to see. This tour was a good deal and I throughly enjoyed it along with my two companions.
9. Newport's Famous Scenic Ten Mile Ocean Drive
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1.0 based on 1 reviews
Newport's Famous Scenic Ten Mile Drive(approximately 1.5 hrs.) Soak in the beauty of the Ten-Mile Ocean Drive and the Summer residences of many prominent people, take a look at the Seventeenth century buildings and the marvelous mansions along Bellevue Avenue. Enjoy our tour details along with live narration..
Inclusions: Driver/guide, and free parking while you are on tour
Exclusions: Gratuities
10. 2.5-Hour Fascinating Flora & Fauna Ecotour in Middletown
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1.0 based on 2 reviews
Become an Eco-Tourist- experience cultural encounters, unforgettable wildlife viewings and active adventures. Our tours inspire an appreciation for nature, a respect for diverse cultures and benefits the local communities you visit. Ecotourism is responsible travel at its best. Travel deepens our awareness and connects us to the world around us. Historic Tours of Newport’s Ecotours connects you in a responsible, enjoyable and imaginative way. Join us and discover your own inspiration. Research finds, being outside in nature for just 20 minutes a day was enough to significantly boost vitality levels.Feeling sluggish? The solution may require getting outside the box , the building!
Inclusions: Parking Fees, Landing and facility fees
Exclusions: Gratuities
