Providence Area Tours & Excursions
Explore Providence and Rhode Island on a professionally guided tour or see the sites up close on a self-guided walking tour. If you’re looking for a leisurely adventure, sit back, relax and enjoy the views by bus. Or if you’re the seafaring type, hop on board a gondola or riverboat tour of the city. Check out the wide range of options below.
Providence Voted 2nd "Most Walkable City to Visit" in the USA Today 10Best Readers' Choice Awards 2025!
A panel of trusted travel experts nominated Providence as one of the Most Walkable Cities to Visit in the USA Today 10Best Readers' Choice, and YOU voted to land us in the top 2! In Providence, we don't talk the talk, we walk the walk, and we're so glad you agree. Thanks for choosing Providence as the 2nd Most Walkable City to Visit two years in a row — 2024 and 2025! See for yourself by taking a walking tour through Providence!
New Mobile Passes
Pick from one of three new tours and explore Providence. Each passport is packed with surprises and unforgettable experiences.
Tour Calendar
Gather Farm Goat Hikes
- Gather Farm
- Mar 13, 2026 - Dec 27, 2026
Free Distillery Tour Saturdays
- ISCO Spirits
- Mar 14, 2026 - Mar 28, 2026
Evening Guided Tours at Lippitt House Museum
- Mar 25, 2026 - Apr 22, 2026
The Narcissi: Daffodil Tour
- Blithewold Mansion, Gardens & Arboretum
- Apr 9, 2026 - Apr 23, 2026
Discover Providence Tour
- Experience Rhode Island Tours
- May 1, 2026 - Oct 31, 2026
Rhode Island in a Day Tour
- Experience Rhode Island Tours
- May 5, 2026 - Oct 29, 2026
Historic Boat Tours of Providence
- Providence River Boat Company
- May 9, 2026 - Oct 24, 2026
Haunted Boat Tours
- Providence River Boat Company
- Jun 3, 2026 - Oct 30, 2026
Twilight River Cruises
- Providence River Boat Company
- Jun 4, 2026 - Sep 25, 2026
Founding Waters: A Tour with Roger Williams
- Providence River Boat Company
- Jul 11, 2026 - Aug 15, 2026
Providence Architecture Boat Tours
- Providence River Boat Company
- Jul 16, 2026 - Sep 24, 2026
Narragansett Beer Brews Cruise
- Providence River Boat Company
- Jul 23, 2026 - Aug 20, 2026
Boat Tour of RI's Largest Ship Graveyard
- Providence River Boat Company
- Aug 30, 2026 - Sep 12, 2026
Walking Tour Companies
Providence Ghost Tour, LLC
- Prospect Terrace Park
Rhode Island Red Food Tours
- Food Tours
Providence River Boat Company
- 101 Dyer Street
The Avenue Concept
- 304 Lockwood Street
Rhode Island Historical Society
- 110 Benevolent Street
Dining Tours
Experience Rhode Island Tours
A family-owned business, Experience RI was started by brothers who grew up in Rhode Island. Together with our team of drivers and guides, we count it an honor to help people enjoy life through exceptional tour and transportation experiences. We carefully craft everything we do to give you the best time possible, from reserving your trip, to the cleanliness and comfort of our vehicles, to the places you go, to the things you discover. When you are looking for a fantastic tour of Rhode Island or surrounding areas, or a great outing with friends, or transportation for a special event, please know that these things are our specialties, and we would love to serve you.
Providence Tour Company
Providence Tour Company amplifies the value of Providence’s historic and cultural assets by incorporating them into cohesive narratives, delivered in an informative and enjoyable way. Our mission is to educate, inspire, and delight visitors of the Creative Capital and provide a one-stop comprehensive way for people to experience the spirit of Providence. From sightseeing tours to food tours, our partnerships with local business owners and the expertise of our guides make our experiences among the most authentic and enjoyable in the city. Whatever brings you to the Creative Capital, Providence Tour Company has an experience for you.
Rhode Island Red Food Tours
Explore one of the most nationally recognized and growing food scenes in the country, Providence, the Creative Capital. Our knowledgeable guides will walk you through a diverse and tasty food journey as we share some history of the rich architectural gems of the city and its arts culture. Our Downcity Providence Food Tour visits at least six eateries in the Downcity Arts District neighborhood. Delicious food tastings are served from both casual eateries serving up approachable, local farm-to-table comfort food to a city brew pub, to marketplaces unique to Rhode Island and much more. We also offer a fun off-the-beaten-path Newport Neighborhood Food Tour where you taste, bite & sip your way through little known historic neighborhoods and hotbeds of food and fun. Have fun on our public small group tours or ask us about our private and corporate team building events.