RHODE TOURS
Whether you’re a foodie looking to eat your way across the state or a history buff looking for
a way to nerd-out, we’ve got a tour for you.
FOR FOODIES FOR THRILL-SEEKERS FOR nature LOVERS
RHODE ISLAND RED
FOOD TOURS PROVIDENCE
GHOST TOUR WHALE WATCHING
WITH FRANCES FLEET
These three-hour walking tours support
locally operated eateries and allow
participants to explore the evolving
culinary landscape of the Ocean State
while tasting fresh and delicious cuisine. Their disclaimer says it all: “The Providence
Ghost Tour cannot be held responsible for
any haunting, soul-possession or poltergeist
activity endured before, during or after
participation on the tour.” Marine animal enthusiasts can depart
from the port of Galilee with Frances Fleet
for a day filled with possible sightings of
Finback whales, Humpback whales, Minke
whales, False Killer whales and more. You
never know what might surface to say ‘hi!’
NEWPORT FOODIES
STROLL NEWPORT
HELICOPTER TOURS Discover the “City by the Sea” as you take
a two-mile stroll through lower Thames
Street. You can expect to taste cuisine from
five of the best locally owned restaurants,
meet the chefs and learn about the
rich history of Newport. Soar high into the sky with the limited time
offered Doors-Off Flight over Newport! Enjoy
breathtaking views of the coastline, the
Newport Mansions and more during this
unforgettable flight. Take a guided river tour of the Blackstone
River to experience the peace and
tranquility of local nature and wildlife.
Learn about the ecology of wetlands and
be on the look out for swans, herons,
turtles and hawks.
FOR HISTORY BUFFS FOR leisurely folk FOR SEA FARERS
HISTORIC TOURS
OF NEWPORT VIKING TROLLEY TOURS SAVE THE BAY
LIGHTHOUSE TOUR
PROVIDENCE
WALKING TOUR
Benefit Street has a mile of history —
literally! From the mid-eighteenth
century to the 1950’s to now, this
ninety-minute outdoor tour tells the
story of how the past created our
present and what our future may hold.
Try out a narrated lighthouse cruise for
a chance to see as many as two dozen of
Rhode Island’s historic beacons as well
as breathtaking views of the Newport
Bridge, Gaspee Point, Prudence Island
and Fort Adams.
RAIL EXPLORERS
Ride a six-mile expedition on the railroad
along Narragansett Bay for unique and
stunning views of the seafront, the
Audubon Society Nature Preserve,
Newport’s Topiary Gardens and
waterfront estates.
OFFSHORE WIND
FARM TOURS
The first offshore wind farm in the United
States is just in our backyard! Block
Island’s three-hour perimeter tour gives
you a closer look at the turbines and
brings spectacular views of the North
Lighthouse, the cliffs of Clay Head,
Mohegan Bluffs and more.
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With 380 years of history under its belt,
the former capital of Rhode Island has a
lot of stories to tell. Join the fully narrated
bus tours featuring informative and
fun architectural, social and religious
history presentations you’re sure
to never forget.
Go abroad on an old-fashioned trolley
for an inside look into the history of
Newport. Choose from scenic overviews
to grand mansion tours and learn
about the Gilded Age on this
stress-free excursion.
EXPLORER RIVER TOURS