Overview
We want to show what’s great about the Ocean State! If you would like to experience the culture, cuisine, scenery, and story of America’s smallest state in one amazing day with an expert guide, then this is the tour for you. 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 and history, lighthouses, islands, quintessential New England towns, and stunning mansions. Going from Providence to Newport, and exploring many beautiful towns in between, this tour will show you Rhode Island in a Day!
- Recommended by 98% of travelers
- Badge of Excellence
- Free cancellation up to 24 hours before
- Mobile ticket
What's included
All fees and/or taxes
Meeting and pickup
Travelers meet at the meeting point.
Meeting point
9:00AM Meet outside the RI Visitor Information Center at the Convention Center across from Omni Hotel entrance.
Bus will meet at the crosswalk nearest the convention center.
Paid parking at Providence Place Mall or Rhode Island Convention Center
End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
Good to know
Guests will be checked in by an attendant on site. Please wait in front of or inside the lower level Visitor Information Center at the Convention Center (1 Sabin St) entrance nearest the Omni Hotel.
What to expect
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Roger Williams Park
45 min
learn the story of why Rhode Island began and take a driving tour of this beautiful city park!
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George B. Salter Memorial Grove
15 min
visit the site of a famous incident that preceded the Revolutionary War!
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Wickford Village
1 hour 30 min
visit and enjoy lunch in this beautiful fishing village with quaint shops and colonial New England homes
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Beavertail Lighthouse and Park
30 min
visit the third-oldest lighthouse in America on the edge of the Atlantic Ocean!
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Newport
1 hour
travel down Ocean Drive and famous Bellevue Avenue and see the mansions of the Gilded Age
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Bristol
15 min
drive through America's most patriotic town!
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Sweet Berry Farm
15 min
stop for delicous homemade goods and local fruit
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Third Beach
15 min
see one of Rhode Island's many beautiful beaches
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the start time.
Times are local to the experience (America/New York).
Additional Information
- 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.
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
FAQs about Rhode Island in a Day
Can I cancel Rhode Island in a Day for free?
Yes. For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the start time.
How long does it take?
It takes about 8 hours.
Where does it start?
9:00AM Meet outside the RI Visitor Information Center at the Convention Center across from Omni Hotel entrance. Bus will meet at the crosswalk nearest the convention center.
Which places does it visit?
It visits Roger Williams Park, George B. Salter Memorial Grove, Wickford Village, Beavertail Lighthouse and Park, Newport, Bristol, Sweet Berry Farm, Third Beach.
Which languages is it offered in?
It is offered in English.
Operated by Experience Rhode Island Tours
