Discover Providence Guided Sightseeing Tour
Overview
Available languages
1 hour 45 minutes
Mobile ticket
Join us for this delightful tour of one of America’s favorite cities! As you relax comfortably on our climate-controlled tour bus, we will take you to the most exciting neighborhoods in Rhode Island’s capital city, and tell you the story of this special place and its most famous citizens. From America’s first hero to the mafia to the mayor, this city is filled with intriguing tales. As we travel from College Hill to Federal Hill, and Brown University to the State House, you will admire the loveliest settings in the city, and discover places you will want to go back to and explore on your own. Along the way, there will be opportunities for you to get out, take pictures, and see things up close. Enjoyed by all ages, get ready for one of the most enjoyable tours you have ever taken!
Additional Info
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Please be aware that during your tour the tour guide may take pictures of your tour group which could be used in future marketing materials or shared on one of our social media pages, if it’s a really great picture! If you would like to be tagged in a photo, or if you don’t want to be included in a photo, please let the tour guide know.
All Experience Rhode Island tours are subject to a tour minimum. We will notify you beforehand if we didn't reach the minimum number of passengers required. Please make sure you have a valid contact information
What To Expect
Brown University
You will visit the College Green and learn about this prestigious Ivy League university
Historic Federal Hill
You will have the opportunity to get off the tour bus and explore the cafes, markets, and pastry shops
Options
Discover Providence
Duration: 1 hour 15 minutes
What‘s Included
Tour Guide
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Reviews
380 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Superb
Z3333EOalanl,Jun 15, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Over 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
Great Tour to See Providence
Y1683WSpeterl,Jun 12, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Our 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!
Small van tour of Providence
Carolyn S,Jun 11, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Local guide who knew so many interesting facts about the history of the city of Providence. The small tour van was a bonus, easy to get and out of for pictures and better views. Many streets were closed due to a big sports event, but our guide knew his way around the city and we were able to see everything. Great tour w lots of information.
Providence Tour
David A,Jun 1, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00There was only one bathroom stop. The tour was excellent, and the tour guide clearly was experienced and knowledgeable.
Thorough, Fun and Informative
akg942019,Jun 1, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Phil was an amazing guide! He told us many stories, history highlights and he made sure we experienced the local feel along the way. He was knowledgeable, friendly and a great driver We highly recommend this tour! It covered many areas of the city and helped us to pick the places we wanted to go to and dine in, later in our trip. Thank you Phil for a Great Providence Rhode Island experience!
The providence of Providence
Tami G,May 31, 2026
- Review from Viator
4.00Overall very good. Driver/tour guide knowledgeable and entertaining. Sights were very interesting and bus was clean and well maintained.
Providence City Tour
Brian V,May 25, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Great tour of several districts and neighborhoods in Providence including the Brown University Campus. Jon was an excellent guide giving interesting historical facts about both Providence and Rhode Island. Highly recommended!
Fun and informative tour!
Lisa D,May 2, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00We had a fun and informative tour of Providence, led by John, who was a fantastic guide—engaging, knowledgeable, and easy to follow. The tour itself was a great length, though we definitely could’ve used a bit more time at the first stop to fully enjoy all the culinary goodies. One thing to note: the meeting location was changed. Thankfully, we received a call ahead of time, but some other attendees hadn’t, which caused a bit of confusion at the start. It was the first tour of the season, so a few small kinks are understandable—and honestly, they didn’t take away from our overall enjoyment at all. A great experience and well worth it!
Driver left early
sarahoY2597EL,Dec 14, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
1.00Driver left early, and we missed our tour. We arrived exactly on time, there should be a general wait period of 5 minutes before the tour bus leaves.
The tour was canceled that morning
Susan K,Oct 29, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
1.00I was advised the morning of the tour that it was canceled due to lack of bookings for it. I was given the opportunity to reschedule for later in the day, but was told it would probably be canceled, too, for lack of other bookings.
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