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Full-day Providence & Newport + Lunch
9
Hours
Up to 7 people
Hotel Pick-upThis small-group tour of Providence and Newport area will combine the highlights of both cities’ history, architecture and landscape. In the morning, you will visit prominent sites and attractions of Providence including: the Rhode Island State House, the John Brown House Museum and a river cruise ride. In the afternoon, we’ll take you to Newport for a fascinating journey through the Gilded Age as you visit “The Breakers” and “The Elms” mansions. You’ll also enjoy a late afternoon cruise ride along the Narragansett Bay and a scenic drive along the way to your final stop at Fort Adams.
What's Included
- Narrated driving tour through the city of Providence while passing multiple points of interest including: Burnside Park, the Old State House, Prospect Terrace Park and Brown University
- A guided visit to the Rhode Island State House
- Entrance to the John Brown House Museum
- 50-minute cruise ride along the Providence River with the Providence River Boat Co.
- Lunch at a restaurant in Newport
- Visit to famous Newport mansions, “The Breakers” and “The Elms”
- 90-minute boat ride along Narragansett Bay with the Gansett Cruises Harbor Tour along with a choice of complimentary local refreshments
- Scenic driving tour of Newport, Rhode Island
- Entrance to Fort Adams
- Pick up and drop off from anywhere in downtown Providence
- Intimate, guided tour experience (groups are limited to 6 people)
What you'll see
Prospect Terrace Park
“The Jewel of the City", Prospect Park attracts visitors for its beautiful panoramic view of the cit...
The Elms
The Elms Mansion was built as a summer home for Edward Julius Berwind, a coal baron at the turn of t...
Gansett Cruises Harbor Tour
90-minute ride through the Narragansett Bay offering your choice of complimentary local refreshments...
Fort Adams
Step back in time as you tour around this former United States Army post, described as a “marvel of ...
Rhode Island State House
Uncover the rich history and architectural marvels of Rhode Island at the Rhode Island State House. ...
John Brown House Museum
Learn about the Brown family, one of the most influential and wealthy families in the colonies and l...
Providence River Boat Co. Cruise
A relaxing, 50-minute boat cruise through the Providence River highlighting significant historical, ...
The Breakers
Summer home for the influential and wealthy Vanderbilt family in the late 1800’s. The Breakers is wi...
What you'll do
- Your tour will begin with pick up directly from your hotel in downtown Providence.
- Then, we’ll take you on a narrated drive through the city while passing by Burnside Park, along the way to our first stop at the Rhode Island State House. The State House has been described as “one of the grandest statehouses in the U.S. for the country’s smallest state.”
- After your statehouse visit, we will continue on with a fact-filled, narrated drive through the city while passing by multiple points of interest including Prospect Terrace Park, the Old State House, and Brown University.
- Next, we will take a visit to the John Brown House Museum where you will learn about the Brown family who was one of the most wealthy and influential families in the colonies, and later in the United States learning how they lived at the turn of the 18th century.
- Your final stop in Providence is a 50-minute relaxing boat cruise with the Providence River Boat Co. Your ride will take you through the Providence River while highlighting significant historical, nautical, and architectural spots along the way.
- After the boat cruise, we will depart Providence and head over to Newport. We’ll start the second half of the day with lunch before continuing on to the rest of your tour.
- Your first stop in Newport will have you step back in time to the turn of the 20th century as we take you through the stunning Gilded Age mansions, “The Breakers” and “The Elms”, both of which initially served as summer homes for America’s wealthiest families.
- Your next stop is a relaxing boat ride aboard the Gansett Cruises Harbor Tour as the day begins to fade into the evening. The timing couldn’t be more perfect as the heat of the day begins to cool with a calming breeze. While onboard, you can enjoy a selection of complimentary local refreshments, including coffee ice cream, shakes, and lemonade.
- After the cruise, we will take you on a scenic drive through Newport while sharing fun, historical facts along the way to Fort Adams. Here you will learn about significant American military history, dating back to the 1800s while enjoying a nice view over the bay.
- At the end of your tour, your guide will bring you back to your hotel in downtown Providence.
Tour Itineraries
Important Information
A moderate amount of walking is involved
Pick up time will be confirmed 1-3 days prior to the tour date via email or phone. If you do not have access to these, please be ready 30 minutes prior to tour start time in the hotel lobby.
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