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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   Lewis Miller 
 10 days ago
 
 
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   Cameron Mager 
 12 days ago
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Buddy and team were incredible to work with! We used them for our wedding day transportation, and they were very communicative throughout the entire process. Couldn’t recommend them more!
  
 
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   Jacqueline V 
 19 days ago
 
 
 Verified A Day of Wonder
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ What an unforgettable day with Experience Rhode Island! We just got home from the most amazing day exploring Rhode Island with our wonderful guide, Ted! This was my second tour with him, and every time I go, I learn so many new things. His knowledge and enthusiasm make the experience truly special. We visited Roger Williams Park, explored the museum and planetarium, and had an absolute blast on the swan boats. Just when we thought the day couldn’t get any better, we experienced WaterFire—such a beautiful and moving event! Our grand finale was the incredible pumpkin-carving exhibit at Roger Williams Park Zoo. What a fantastic way to end a day filled with discovery, laughter, and wonderful memories! Ted, you truly outdid yourself! Thank you for an outstanding tour. I can’t wait for the next adventure with Experience Rhode Island!
  
 
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   amy r 
 28 days ago
 
 
 Verified Good
Extremely bumpy ride. Too much time spent on things I could have skipped and not enough time on things I enjoyed (time in Newport, etc). Also, sometimes, waiting in line to use the restroom took up the majority of the stop time.
  
 
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   pupdog224 
 28 days ago
 
 
 Verified Nice tour of Providence
Was a nice introduction to the city of Providence. Our guide Brandon was knowledgeable and entertaining. The bus was comfortable...would recommend this tour to see the sights of the city.
  
 
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   steve glynn 
 31 days ago
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. This was a great tour! It was a good length of time, the driver and guide both did a great job. They were ready for pick up when they said they would be. The bus was clean and comfortable. It was also a nice blend of being driven and walking.
  
 
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   Diane Barlow 
 36 days ago
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Guide was very knowledgeable, friendly.  We enjoyed it very much.
  
 
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   Glynda W 
 36 days ago
 
 
 Verified The Best Of Providence
It was easy to find the meeting place in the Rhode Island Convention Center by the information booth. The driver/guide was named Ted. He was spectacular. I do not know how he learned all the information he told us. He gave us a little quiz during the tour, which was fun. Providence is a beautiful historical city that I would never have learned about without this tour. Thank, Ted!
  
 
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   Andrea M 
 44 days ago
 
 
 Verified Great city tour!
This tour was a great way to see city highlights. The meeting point was next to the Omni (where we are staying) . The driver and guide were excellent and the bus very comfortable. We stopped a few times to get out and look around. The first stop was near bakeries, so if you need a snack get it on the first stop! We went to an Italian bakery and took dessert home to our hotel. We’d recommend this to others visiting the area!
  
 
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   mouse36 
 51 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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