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The 10 Best Cultural Tours in Rhode Island, United States
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. Welcome to Providence Walking Tour
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 10 reviews
Providence is a perfect blend of the community feel of a small town and the urban sophistication of a big city. This tour introduces guests to all of the essentials of the city, including an overview of Providence and Rhode Island history, architectural marvels, universities, and quirky characters.
Inclusions: Top-tier Guide
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Reviewed By charsimarmalade
Had an amazing tour of this fascinating & beautiful city with Bradley. He designed a special tour just for our group (we’re hikers) because we wanted something longer than his typical tours. We walked for approximately 8 miles & were delighted by all that we saw & learned! I highly recommend taking a tour with Providence Tour Company.
2. Discover Providence
Overall Ratings
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.
Inclusions: Tour Guide
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Reviewed By Travellagal40
Excellent tour of downtown Providence city and local sites. Lovely Victorian houses. Knowledgeable tour guide.
3. Newport Trolley Tour with Breakers - Viking Tours
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4.9 based on 119 reviews
Explore the history of Newport on this 3-hour trolley tour. Pass beautiful buildings and grand mansions on Ten-Mile Ocean Drive and Bellevue Avenue while learning about their stories. Then, The Breakers, the elaborate estate of Cornelius Vanderbilt. See the beauty of Newport on this 3-hour trolley tour.
Inclusions: 90-minute Narrated Trolley Tour of Scenic Newport, Professional Guide, Admission to one of the following Newport Mansions: The Breakers, The Marble House, or Rosecliff, See over 150+ Newport Points of Interest
Exclusions: Gratuities
Reviewed By katieaQ6149GZ
Dominick was great! His personality made the tour really fun. He is very knowledgeable and made everyone feel welcome on the trolly. COVID rules were followed everyone was masked up. Excellent price and the tour covered alot of places and history. Thank you!
4. Narrated Boat Tours
Overall Ratings
4.9 based on 50 reviews
Discover the historic and contemporary milestones of the Providence waterways on our fun & relaxing narrated daytime tours and sunset cruises. Come explore the Providence River, Riverwalk, Waterplace Park, the Fox Point Hurricane Barrier and the Providence Industrial Harbor as we highlight historical, nautical and architectural points of interest! We also offer "Sunset Cruises," "Twilight River Cruises," "Haunted Boat Tours," "Vineyard Voyages" (a floating wine tasting), "Boat Tours of Green Jacket Shoal" and "WaterFire Boat Rides" on specific dates. Please check our website for special event schedules.
Inclusions: All taxes, fees and handling charges, Local guide
Exclusions: Price does not include parking fees. There is free & metered parking throughout our neighborhood., Gratuities (optional). Our Captains and Crew appreciate your cash gratuities!, Alcoholic/soft drinks are available for purchase next door, or you may BYOB.
Reviewed By n-sous1
Highly recommend this cruise. The staff were friendly and made the experience enjoyable. The trip was scenic and very relaxing. We enjoyed our time and would do it again.
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. 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
7. 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
8. Private Day Trip From Boston to the Newport Mansions
Escape the city for the day and visit the charming, historic Newport mansions in coastal Newport, Rhode Island! With this private, full-day trip you'll enjoy roundtrip transportation with a private driver who will escort you to the extravagant mansions overlooking the ocean. Take your time visiting as few or as many mansions as you'd like, exploring their stately grounds and learning about the wealthy families who once occupied them.
Inclusions: Private day trip
Exclusions: Mansion entrance fees, Mansion tour fees, Food and drinks, Gratuities
Reviewed By dmsibert08
My goodnes it was all good! Dave was amazing and knew his stuff. The views were awesome! I enjoyed it!
9. Historical & Cultural Tour of Ghana, 12 Days
Start and end in Accra! With the in-depth cultural tour Historical & Cultural Tour of Ghana, 12 Days, you have a 12 day tour package taking you through Accra, Ghana and 9 other destinations in Ghana. Historical & Cultural Tour of Ghana, 12 Days includes accommodation in a hotel as well as an expert guide, meals, transport and more.
Inclusions: Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Dinner, Breakfast, Breakfast, Meeting and assistance upon arrival and departure, Round-trip airport/hotel transfers, 11 nights Hotel accommodation in the indicated properties, Transportation in private vehicle, Experienced tour guide, Admission to listed sites
Exclusions: Cost of visa, Meals not listed, Travel Insurance, Gratuity to driver and guide
Reviewed By 554kevinx
A special shout out, to the valiant Continent Tours staff members, that made my Ghana tour, a total success! First, and above all else, I want to thank Continent Tours Event Coordinator, Tina, Tour Guide Representative, Ernest, and Transportation Specialist, Shaibu, for my wonderful experience, during my time in Ghana. Your combined efforts, gave me one of the most spiritually uplifting, and heartwarming times of my life! I will have fond memories of my Ghanaian Homecoming, for years to come! Thank you all, for the adventure of a life time! My 14-day tour of Ghana, was not just another run of the mill tour of an African country. This tour was special, because it was in answer to the call, from the people of Ghana, for us, “lost souls”, to come back home. Because I am an African-American, born and raised in the 1960s, and educated in the American learning system, I know only a partial, and very selective truth, of the hardships of enslaved Africans, during the forced re-location to the Americas. To learn firsthand, what Africans went through, while being stolen from Africa, Bob Marley’s words, was a real eye opener. I am fortunate to have made the journey back to mother Africa, and to have contributed to her still unfolding story. I would highly encourage anyone, with a curiosity for African history, to allow Continent Tours, to arrange their own personal homecoming tour back to Africa. My tour was very well organized! The historical sites, and cultural events visited in the course of my day, were arranged in a manner, that allowed for maximum exposure, to the activities on the schedule. My tour guide was expertly versed, in the past and present history of the areas we visited during the tour. There was never a dull moment in my daily activities. Getting from here to there, our driver, expertly navigated the challenges of the Ghanaian roadsides, without incident. All aspects of passenger comfort and safety were strictly adhered to at all times. I could not be more pleased with the professional service I received from the Continent Tours staff. I would highly recommend “Continent Tours” to anyone wishing to experience Ghana and other available countries in Africa!
10. Private Boston to Newport Tour with Breakers & Elms Mansion Entry (1-5 People)
Escape to the lovely coastal city of Newport, Rhode Island, on this Private day trip from Boston (or other agreed upon location). This amazing trip includes both a guided tour of the coastal town, as well as free time to explore at your leisure. 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 while enjoying lunch at one of Newport's many great restaurants.
Inclusions: 2 Hours of free time to explore Newport at your leisure, 1-Hour Narrated Bus Tour of Newport, RI, Admission to The Breakers and The Elms Mansions, Hotel Pick-Up/Drop-Off included at select Boston hotels or other prearranged location, Discounted Admission to the International Tennis Hall of Fame (with your included discount card), Round-Trip Transportation via Cadillac Escalade or air-conditioned Mini Coach Bus, Bottled water
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.
