Water Fire Experience

WaterFire Experience

About This Tour

Join us for a unique, behind-the-scenes experience of Rhode Island’s greatest cultural attraction, WaterFire! The experience will begin with a visit to the WaterFire Arts Center, where you will hear a presentation on the intriguing story and symbolism of WaterFire presented by its founder, Barnaby Evans. Then, you will enjoy an amazing dinner along the banks of the Providence River at the classy Café Nuovo. The experience will culminate in enjoying WaterFire itself. You will love this unforgettable evening in Providence!

Tour Highlights

  • Exclusive, behind-the-scenes experience of WaterFire Providence

  • Visit the WaterFire Arts Center for an insider presentation

  • Hear the story and symbolism of WaterFire from founder Barnaby Evans

  • Enjoy a waterfront dining experience at Café Nuovo

  • Take in the magic of WaterFire along the scenic Providence River

  • Experience one of Rhode Island’s most iconic and unforgettable cultural events

What's Included

  • Exclusive presentation at the WaterFire Arts Center

  • Talk and insights from WaterFire founder Barnaby Evans

  • Admission to the WaterFire experience

  • Dinner at Café Nuovo along the Providence River

  • Guided, curated evening in Providence

Ready for this Experience?

$125 Per Person

At a Glance

Friday

Available July 17

4:00 pm - 10:00 pm

Tour Length: 6 hours

Tour Reviews

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Trail74481
4 September 2026
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Very scenic. Ted was great Excellent tour. Great experience
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LENORA L
4 September 2026
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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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Barbara Sarvis
29 August 2026
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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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Renee W
29 August 2026
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I do it again! The tour was a very informative and nice experience!
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Armine Hakhinyan
28 August 2026
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Great experience, incredible views, interesting stories! Ted is so nice, knowledgeable and entertaining!
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Brenda Heyman
24 July 2026
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Wonderful tour today, saw and learned so much about Rhode Island’s history, landscapes and elite. Would absolutely travel with this company again anywhere they go! Thank you for a beautiful day around your beautiful state!
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Antonio Carlos G
23 July 2026
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Whats is the flower of Providence? ask Brandon. It wqs a very nice experience Brandon know the City so well that he make it funny and entertain us for 1h and a half.
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3needs2016
22 July 2026
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Great overview of the small state with a big presence Our guide, John, was enthusiastic, knowledgable and engaging.
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Go35885220954
15 July 2026
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Confusing pick up spot Meet up location changed and we got lost walking to another. Dean Hotel does not exist, it is Neptune Hotel at same location.
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Karen M
15 July 2026
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A fun learning experience Our guide, John, was extremely knowledgeable on historical facts and also very entertaining. He made our day fun and memorable.
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Karen Werthmann
9 July 2026
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Thank you Ted for a top notch tour of all things Rhode Island today specifically in the Rhode Island in a day tour. We visited several towns and all were lovely. I also appreciated the wealth of history that Ted told all of us about on the tour. He made this tour very enjoyable and also has a nice sense of humor. I would recommend this tour or any of the other tours of Explore Rhode Island. Thank you so much!
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Eunice V
8 July 2026
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A Thorough Rhode Is Tour We really enjoyed Ted, our tour guide. A RI native, his love for Providence was evident throughout the bus tour. Lots of opportunities to get off and get closer to explore and take pics. No rushing. We learned so much about the Ocean State! Ted gave everyone their 8 hours-worth! Highly recommend.
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Donald H
8 July 2026
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Good time even in the rain The tour was informative plenty of useful stops (restrooms/shopping/sights) tour guide was pleasant and engaging.
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Coastal61765855205
6 July 2026
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Newport a fun place Great time beautiful place Of your going on o the mansions I suggest joining the preservation society, Also visit Audrain Museum For Tennis museum, and the cliff walk
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Kerry Schmeiler
27 June 2026
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Tour guide ,Phil, was very knowledgeable and engaging.
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Aimee H
26 June 2026
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Good Tour The tour was very good. Our guide was new to the job but was very good. I think you should note when you are signing up that the entire walk is not paved, some is rocky and good shoes should be worn for this walk.
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Tamara Strikwerda
24 June 2026
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The tour was full of lots of information about the great state of Rhode Island. It was very enjoyable. Thank u They were kind and very helpful
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Cindy Clough
20 June 2026
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The Discover Providence tour was well worth our time! The tour a on a comfortable small bus that moves around the city with ease. Our guide, Ted, is one of the tour guides I've had the pleasure of meeting! He is personable and knowledgeable about Providence. He took the time to find out a little about his whole group - there were about 9 of us for around the country and 2 international visitors. He presented the history and current life of the area with interesting facts and stories. I would highly recommend this as an introduction to Providence!
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Alan L
15 June 2026
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Superb Over here for the football (soccer). Superb guided tour by a very knowledgeable and entertaining guide. We all learned so much about Providence and its history is mind blowing. Thank you
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Shirley L
12 June 2026
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Great Tour to See Providence Our driver and guide, John, was excellent. He was extremely knowledgeable about the area as he grew up there. He was very personable and welcoming. There were only 8 of us in the group which made it very nice. We stopped at several locations and saw most of Providence. I would highly recommend the tour!

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