About Providence River Boat Company

Discover the historic, cultural, and contemporary stories of Providence's waterways aboard fun, relaxing cruises including Narrated Historic Tours, Twilight River Cruises, Haunted Boat Tours, Vineyard Voyages, Architecture Tours, Wine & Brine Cruises, WaterFire rides, and more.

Captains and tour guides lead guests along the Providence River, Riverwalk, Waterplace Park, and Providence Harbor, sharing historical, nautical, and architectural highlights along the way. Each cruise offers a unique perspective on the city, from its storied past to its vibrant present.

The company has been named Member of the Year by GoProvidence, earned TripAdvisor's Certificate of Excellence, recognized by Yankee Magazine for a Best City Tour, and voted Best Local Tour in Best of Rhode Island. Now celebrating its 35th season on Providence's waterways, it invites visitors to experience the city from the water.

Tours depart from The Landing, home to the company's café, gift shop, and ice cream parlor, at 101 Dyer Street in downtown Providence.

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Costumed guide in a witch hat and black gown holding a lantern on a riverfront dock in Providence, with tour guests watching from a bridge.

Glide through the city’s shadowy waterways where legends, whispered stories, and a touch of the supernatural set the perfect spooky scene

From: $30.00
Duration: 50 minutes
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Uncover the heart of Providence on a relaxing narrated cruise where history, architecture, and skyline views come together.

From: $28.00
Duration: 50 minutes
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The fastest way to get to know a new city is to hop on a guided tour. With tours spotlighting everything from local food to the haunted history of the city, Providence's tour companies cover just about every topic you could think of.

People relax along the riverwalk at dusk with kayakers on the water and the Providence skyline in the background

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Sunny lounge with navy sofas and big windows overlooking a downtown mural at The Landing in Providence, RI.

The Landing is a cozy café, creamery and gift shop in downtown Providence, offering great coffee, sweet treats and locally inspired gifts. It's an easy stop for a morning pick-me-up, a break from exploring the city or the perfect Rhode Island souvenir. The Landing is a cozy café, creamery and gift shop in downtown Providence, offering great coffee, sweet treats and locally inspired gifts. It's an easy stop for a morning pick-me-up, a break from exploring the city or the perfect Rhode Island souvenir.

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fresh salad with green apple over a chicken cutlet

Providence famed mecca for sophisticated European dining where both locals and out-of-towners are deliciously pampered. Extensive wine list. All major cards honored. Providence famed mecca for sophisticated European dining where both locals and out-of-towners are deliciously pampered. Extensive wine list. All major cards honored.

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Circe, a vision by Carlo Carlozzi, is a full-service dining experience. Circe offers American/Mediterranean-infused dishes by Chef Simon Keating and exotic potions by Kyle Poland. Circe, a vision by Carlo Carlozzi, is a full-service dining experience. Circe offers American/Mediterranean-infused dishes by Chef Simon Keating and exotic potions by Kyle Poland.

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The rich, turn of the century architectural detail and charm, creates an upscale and boutique hotel experience at the Hampton Inn & Suites Providence Downtown, but with all the value of the Hampton name. Located in the heart of the financial district, we are only steps away from the many colleges, corporations, and attractions that call Providence their home. The rich, turn of the century architectural detail and charm, creates an upscale and boutique hotel experience at the Hampton Inn & Suites Providence Downtown, but with all the value of the Hampton name. Located in the heart of the financial district, we are only steps away from the many colleges, corporations, and attractions that call Providence their home.

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