Ride a climate-controlled bus through Providence’s top neighborhoods
1.75 hours
Bus tour, Tour guide
Explore Providence by bus and hear stories of the city and its famous citizens as you travel between key neighborhoods and landmarks. Step off at select stops to take photos and see sights up close.
Tours depart at 11:00 AM or 1:00 PM, Monday through Saturday. Tours are subject to a minimum number of passengers, and the guide may take group photos for marketing or social media.
Full refund unless you cancel within 24 hours of the tour. If the operator cancels (including for not meeting the tour minimum or other unforeseen circumstances), you can move to another start time or tour, or get a refund.
Arrive at least 10 minutes before departure.
Yes. Tours are subject to a minimum, and you will be notified beforehand if the minimum number of passengers isn’t met.
The guide may take photos of your group that could be used in future marketing materials or shared on social media. Tell the guide if you don’t want to be included, or if you want to be tagged.
Providence Visitor Center (1 Sabin st Providence, RI)
This visitor center is a solid starting point for exploring Providence and Rhode Island, with most visitors pointing to the staff as the real highlight. Friendly, knowledgeable, and genuinely helpful, the team here has a knack for pointing travelers in the right direction with free maps, local tips, and plenty of literature to take away. A few visitors have noted the counter can occasionally be unstaffed, particularly during meetings, so it's worth calling ahead if you're making a special trip. That said, when staff are present, the experience seems consistently warm and useful, and the wealth of free information on offer makes it worth popping in during any Providence visit.
Very helpful staff. Heaps of pamphlets and maps too
Matthew Battrick
February 24, 2025
Very helpful staff. Heaps of pamphlets and maps too
Matthew Battrick
February 24, 2025