Full Day Bus Tour

Rhode Island in a Day

View of the yachts at the Wickford Village Park, Wickford, RI

View of the Beavertail Lighthouse Museum, Newport, RI

View of the Gardner’s Wharf Seafood - a destination included in the Rhode Island in a Day Tour.

View of the Gazebo and the pond at Roger Williams Park - an experience included in the Rhode Island in a Day Tour.

View of the Newport Bridge from the Battery Park, Newport, RI.

Noel Freeborn House, the only Brick House on Main St., North Kingstown, RI - included in the Rhode Island in a Day Tour.

Tourists gathering at the Statue of Roger Williams - a destination included in the Rhode Island in a Day Tour.

Front view of the Allen Mason Thomas Homestead, North Kingstown, RI - included in the Rhode Island in a Day Tour.

About This Tour

Join us for an exclusive presentation of Rhode Island! We want to show what’s great about the Ocean State. On this one-of-a-kind trip, you will experience the culture, cuisine, scenery, and story of America’s smallest state in one amazing day with an expert guide. 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, lighthouses, islands, quintessential New England towns, and stunning mansions. Going from Providence to Newport, and exploring many beautiful towns in between, this special tour will show you Rhode Island in a Day!

We do require a minimum of 6 total participants for the tour. These participants do not need to be from the same group, as long as there are at least 6 guests booked in total.

Tour Highlights

Beavertail – third-oldest lighthouse in America
Bristol – America’s most patriotic town
Newport’s mansion avenue
Ocean Drive
Roger Williams Park
Wickford – colonial fishing village

What's Included

Guided tour

Departure & Return

Departure Locations: Visitor Information Center at the Rhode Island Convention Center in Providence, RI (1 Sabin St) 9AM -OR- Crowne Plaza Hotel in Warwick, RI (801 Greenwich Ave) 830AM

*please make sure you take note of your pick up location in your reservation to avoid delays and please come 10 mins before departure time

Cancellation & Refund Policy

If you have to cancel a tour for which you have purchased tickets, you will be given the option to choose another time, another day, or another tour. You can also receive a full refund, as long as we did not have to turn other customers away because of your reservation.

Ready for this Experience?

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$125 Per Person

Seniors (Ages 70+) & Groups (10+):

115

Students (Ages 12-22):

105

Child (Ages 5-11):

Infants (Ages 0-4): Free

At a Glance

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Tuesdays, Thursdays

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Available May - October

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09:00 am - 5:30 pm

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Tour Length: 8.5 hours

Tour Reviews

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   mouse36 
 9 days ago
 
 
 Verified A Perfect Little Day Trip
Rhode Island might be the smallest state in the US, but thanks to our guide Jon this was officially the smallest biggest tour! His local pride and massive knowledge proved that the best things really do come in small packages!
  
 
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   Megan Goudailler 
 12 days ago
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Experience RI was absolutely fantastic for our wedding transportation. From start to finish, they made everything easy, stress‑free, and incredibly budget‑friendly — which we deeply appreciated during wedding planning.

Our driver was punctual, professional, and so friendly, helping the day run smoothly without a single hiccup. And Buddy, who handled all of our booking details, was truly exceptional. He was responsive, patient, and on top of every question and adjustment we threw his way.

We couldn’t have asked for a better experience. If you’re looking for reliable, friendly, and affordable wedding transportation, Experience RI is the team you want.
  
 
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   gapeach1027 
 12 days ago
 
 
 Verified Great history of Rhode Island
Clearer instructions exactly where to meet. I didn't know there was a sign on the sidewalk to designate where to meet the tour. John was our tour guide. He was very informative with lots of history and personal experiences in the area. John was helpful in suggesting other areas to visit & he recommended places to eat. Our group enjoyed the tour very much
  
 
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   Bonnie W 
 18 days ago
 
 
 Verified Far better than competition
Our guide was Phil and he was excellent. Very informative and packed a lot of sightseeing and very interesting talks into the nearly two hour tour in a large air conditioned van with 23 other people. Went on a tour by a competitor (Providence East Side Sights and Stories Guided Tour) the day before and there is no comparison. This was hands down better in all respects.
  
 
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   Trail74481 
 21 days ago
 
 
 Verified Very scenic. Ted was great
Excellent tour. Great experience
  
 
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   LENORA L 
 21 days ago
 
 
 Verified Rhode Island in a day
Knowledgeable guide, a lot packed into the 8 hrs making it a real financial bonus! Enjoyed it thoroughly and would recommend.
  
 
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   Renee W 
 27 days ago
 
 
 Verified I do it again!
The tour was a very informative and nice experience!
  
 
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   Barbara Sarvis 
 27 days ago
 
 
 Verified Excellent tour, guide, and education!
This was a great experience. We were able to see a lot of RI, learn about the history, culture and landscape while relaxing and letting someone else drive. Our guide was knowledgeable and personable. There were many stops on the way to take photos and tour around, so it never felt like we missed anything. I highly recommend this tour!
  
 
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   Armine Hakhinyan 
 28 days ago
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Great experience, incredible views, interesting stories! Ted is so nice, knowledgeable and entertaining!
  
 
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   David Spalding 
 61 days ago
 
 
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