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Rhode Island Red Food Tours in Providence.

By Air

NEWPORT HELICOPTER TOURS Soar over the island and take in breathtaking views of the coastline and mansions. LOCATION: Newport WHEN: By reservation newporthelicoptertours. com

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.

By Land

HELIBLOCK HELICOPTER TOURS Take a lap around Block Island and get an aerial view of the seventeen-mile-long island and the offshore wind farm. Or fly around Watch Hill Point in Westerly and get a bird’ s-eye view of Misquamicut Beach, the state’ s shoreline and Taylor Swift’ s mansion. LOCATION: Block Island and Westerly WHEN: By reservation heliblocktours. com
RHODE ISLAND RED FOOD TOURS Venture to independent restaurants over the course of three hours to sample creative foods and local ingredients. LOCATION: Newport and Providence WHEN: Thursday to Sunday rhodeislandredfoodtours. com
PROVIDENCE WALKS: EARLY BLACK HISTORY WALKING TOUR Get a glimpse into Providence’ s rich early Black history through self-guided tours from the Center for Reconciliation, stretching 1.6 miles. LOCATION: Providence WHEN: On your time cfrri. org
THE AVENUE CONCEPT SELF-GUIDED TOURS Get outside and walk around the city surrounded by beautiful murals and sculptures in downtown, the South Side or the West End. LOCATION: Providence WHEN: On your time theavenueconcept. org
DISCOVER PROVIDENCE BUS TOUR Take a 1.75-hour bus ride around the Creative Capital, from appetizing Federal Hill to Brown University, WaterFire and Waterplace Park and the State House. LOCATION: Providence WHEN: Monday to Saturday experienceri. com
PROVIDENCE GHOST TOUR Take a lantern-led, ninetyminute spooky stroll through historic Providence neighborhoods. LOCATION: Providence WHEN: Every night providenceghosttour. com
SPECIALTY TOURS OF PROVIDENCE Explore the capital city’ s intricate art and architecture, find out about the crime and cuisine scene on Federal Hill and walk a mile down historic Benefit Street. LOCATION: Providence WHEN: Visit website for schedule. pvdtourco. com
COASTAL HISTORY PEDICAB TOURS Learn about Colonial Newport, the Gilded Age, take a spin on Ocean Drive and more via pedicab. LOCATION: Newport WHEN: Thursday to Monday coastalhistorypedicabtours. com
RANGER WALKABOUTS Spend a summer day with a park ranger on a fortyfive-minute walking tour of Blackstone River Valley National Historical Park’ s Old Slater Mill. LOCATION: Old Slater Mill WHEN: Thursday to Sunday nps. gov
GHOST TOURS OF NEWPORT Take an hour-and-a-half night stroll and explore the haunted City by the Sea at night. LOCATION: Newport WHEN: Every night ghostsofnewport. com
NEWPORT FOODIE TOURS Meander through Newport and take a few hours to indulge in delicious food. LOCATION: Newport WHEN: Wednesday, Friday and Saturday newportfoodiesstroll. com
NEWPORT TOUR AND GUIDE Take a luxury bus tour by the Newport mansions, historical city-side or water-side walking tours or even a sailing tour through Narragansett Bay. LOCATION: Newport WHEN: By reservation via phone or email newporttourandguide. com
HISTORIC TOURS OF NEWPORT Explore the 380-plus years of history through ninetyminute, fully narrated bus tours featuring informative and fun architectural, social and religious history. LOCATION: Middletown WHEN: Daily historictoursofnewport. com
NEWPORT JAGUAR TOURS Follow in the footsteps of the Kennedys and cruise through Newport in style in classic British Jaguars. LOCATION: Newport WHEN: Daily newportjaguartours. com
THE GRAND BELLEVUE RAIL DINING EXPERIENCE Dine on a full-course meal while viewing scenic Aquidneck Island, Narragansett Bay and Mount Hope Bridge, or solve a murder mystery by meeting characters and following clues. LOCATION: Portsmouth and Newport WHEN: Thursday to Saturday thegrandbell. com
RAIL EXPLORERS Enjoy a self-guided, pedal-powered expedition along Narragansett Bay. LOCATION: Various locations on Aquidneck Island WHEN: Daily, by reservation railexplorers. net
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