Have to drop them to 3. Had been on a few trips with them that went well, but after this past Friday they lost me. The 'Friday Funday' Mystic trip was cancelled. Ok. I get it trips get cancelled when there aren't enough people signed up for it. But in this case, they didn't even bother to tell me/us. Even got the confirmation/reminder email the day before. So being at the pickup point and its 5 minutes after we're supposed to leave, I call them to see what's going on and then they tell me it got cancelled and I should've been told Tuesday, but obviously wasn't and again, even got the confirmation/reminder email the day before. As someone that doesn't get a lot of time out work to burn a day off with nothing to show for it is extremely frustrating, and honestly, I just can't risk getting burned again. The owner Ted called later that day offering to make it right and I was refunded the money for the trip and the other trip I cancelled but I can't risk burning another day off with nothing to show for it. The people have always been nice, so I won't completely knock them, but beware even getting a confirmation email the day doesn't mean the trip is happening. read more

I joined Experience Rhode Island Tours on their A Day on Martha's Vineyard tour. There were three departure locations: Crowne Plaza Hotel in Warwick, RI, Visitor information Center at the Rhode Island Convention Center in Providence, RI, and the main entrance of Hampton Inn New Bedford in Fairhaven, MA. Ted picked us up from the Visitor information Center two minutes prior to 7:00am. The mini coach bus was pretty full from the first pickup location. We then went on our way to the third pickup location. After our mini coach bus was full, we crossed Bourne Bridge to Woods Hole Terminal in Cape Cod to take a 45 minute Steamship Authority's ferry ride to Oak Bluffs. The ferry ride was smooth. When we got to Oak Bluffs, Ted told us about the history of Martha's Vineyard and gave us a map. First, we went to the fishing village of Menemsha for lunch and I walked to Menemsha Public Beach. Stanley Larsen, owner of Menemsha Fish Market, came on board the bus and showed us the jaws of a great white shark he caught in 1983 while swordfishing. Next, we went to the Aquinnah Cliffs Overlook to admire the beautiful cliffs of Aquinnah and Gay Head Light. This was my favorite part of the whole trip. Then, we explored the lovely harbor of shops and homes in Edgartown. I walked to the Edgartown Harbor Lighthouse, which is very close to Harbor View Hotel. Ted talked to us about the Chappaquiddick incident that occurred sometime around midnight, between July 18 and 19, 1969, while standing in front of the Harbor View Hotel looking out at the Poucha Pond. On the way to Oak Bluffs, we stopped at the "Jaws Bridge," a popular spot for jumping into the water despite signs prohibiting it. Lastly, we saw the gingerbread cottages and the tabernacle of Oak Bluffs. We then took the Steamship Authority's ferry ride from Vineyard Haven back to Woods Hole Terminal. We returned to Visitor information Center at the Rhode Island Convention Center about 7:30pm. Everyone on the trip were very respectful of the time Ted told us to return to the bus and were very friendly. This was a wonderful, fun, informational day trip to New England's most popular island and I am so glad I got to explore Martha's Vineyard for the first time with Experience Rhode Island Tours. Ted took us on a tour of the entire island, exploring its six towns. The tour included admission to Martha's Vineyard ferry, narrated tour, and round-trip transportation to and from the ferry, and transportation throughout the day on the Vineyard. Experience Rhode Island Tours always does a great job with their tours and I am looking forward to what other tours they plan in the future! read more

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Recently I took the Discover Rhode Island tour from Experience Rhode Island Tours. This 90 minute tour ($35) runs from Mondays to Saturdays either once or twice a day (11am and/or 2pm). Call or get online to make reservations. The shuttle picks you up in front of the Visitor Center at the Convention Center on Sabin street. John was the tour guide and he gave a really good overview of the city to the group, which was made up of 7 people. The tour took us around Federal Hill, the West End, College Hill (including the campus area of Brown University and the Rhode Island School of Design), and downtown. We had a chance to get off the shuttle van and walk in Federal Hill near DePasquale square and in College Hill by Prospect Park. The 90 minutes flew by...it was so much fun...Very informative and lively...I would recommend to anyone wanting a quick overview of Providence. read more

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Disappointing. Our driver didn't seem to be very knowledgeable except for his information about Roger Williams. However, his story about the founding of the colony meandered and was not engaging. If you're looking for a good introduction to the city, this isn't it. The tour lasted over 2 hours and it could have been done in the allotted 90 minutes but even that would be a waste of time and money. Other than the founding of the city, there was no sense of the city's history. Information on Federal Hill was amusing at best. He pointed out where businesses used to be and who owned them in the past. When asked about the homes and about who built them, he had no information. He pointed out the white markers that signified an old home. I was on the 11 am tour on June 20, 2024. read more

Best City Tour I've Ever Been On. This was awesome. Our tour guide Phil was extremely personable and warm, and gave the most thorough overview of this great city possible in just 90 minutes. What a city! And what a terrific tour company! (PS: Wec were traveling in a camper and couldn't find parking, so Phil jumped in to our cab with us and took us to a perfect "secret" spot. What a guy!) read more

Ted Strickland was our tour guide. He was so good. All three of us from Tallahassee/Jacksonville FL had a great time. He was personable, knowledgeable, and thorough. Highly recommend the full day tour of Rhode Island and getting Ted as your guide. read more

The tour was excellent. The tour guide Ted, kept every single passenger fully engaged. He is very well rounded and proficient in all aspects of RI State, geography, history and climate. The weather was amazingly beautiful, which helped us in enjoying our trip to the fullest extent. You can't be a resident of RI State and miss booking your tours with this impressive tour company. By the way, the tour was Automn in New England. Visiting the liberty Farm and having the horse wagon ride was very nice. Adams farm was another beautiful farm, which made me admire those farmers for their real hard work to earn living. read more

Buy the tickets directly from the venue. A $5 charge is applied if you buy online. Driver was knowledgeable and friendly. It's a great way to see the area in a very short time if you don't have a window seat you will miss a lot. read more

I highly recommend taking this tour. The guide was very knowledgeable and thoughtful to our needs.

My husband & I went on this all day tour in May 2023. We went on this tour 3 1/2 years ago and enjoyed so much we decided to go again. We were not disappointed, it was everything we remember and more. Our tour guide was knowledgeable with so many stories and historic events, he made the 7ish hours fly bye. We had a picture opportunities, stopped in Newport to eat lunch (our expense), drove by amazing homes and historical landmarks. If you want to get the most out of a day in RI, please take this tour! read more

We did the Discover Providence tour and couldn't have had a better time. Our tour guide was informative, knowledgeable, and entertaining. Choices of stops along the way provided amazing shopping and views. Next time we come back we are sure to do one of the other tours they offer. If it's your first time in Providence I recommend doing the tour first so you can get a good idea of places to eat visit afterwards. read more

Our Rhode Island in a day trip was very amazing! Ted, our driver and guide was very informative in every area about the state of Rhode Island. I never realized what a beautiful state it was or how much history that I didn't realize came from that state. We visited beautiful parks, beaches, And other historical sites. We saw a beautiful mansions in Newport. We learned so many facts about that state. I would recommend this trip to anyone to learn about the state of Rhode Island and how many beautiful things it has to offer. read more

This was one of the best tours I've been on. Ted was so knowledgeable. Rhode Island will surprise and delight you...the history, the scenery, the food! After going on this tour, I look forward to coming back and spending more time here. Thanks Ted for an awesome day! read more

Great way to get your bearings when visiting Providence. just a taste of what you want to go back to visit more thoroughly. Our tour guide Jared, was knowledgeable and attentive. Exactly what I was looking for in a local tour! read more

I took the Rhode Island In A Day Tour. This was an all-day adventure to points in all directions from Providence. From the quaint village of Wickford to the extraordinary scenery of the Middletown beaches to the magnificent Newport mansions and Cliff Walk, this is a fun-filled and educational tour. This trip offers the most economical and efficient manner to see the most popular and off-the-beat areas within the country's smallest state. read more

had a very great trip loved it. Our tour guide Phill was awesome. Recommend your tours highly

We enjoyed the Thursday, June 1 2023 @ 2:00pm - 3:30pm Discover Providence Sightseeing Tour. Tour guide was friendly, funny and knowledgeable. Only in town for 2 days, so happy we did this! We could have walked around for hours and not seen and done a fraction of what this tour provides. We highly recommend this tour! read more

Highly recommend. Karl at the agency was knowledgeable and instructed us so well on all things RI which helped us a lot. We did the discover Providence tour and we enjoyed the commentary and the tour thoroughly. read more

Phil was the tour guide for the Providence experience. It was informative and never dull with a guide and his sense of humor. He answered questions willingly and brought the charm of the city to life. Great recommendations for places to dine and bakeries to visit. This is a must do activity when traveling to Providence especially for the first time. read more

Phil was an amazing guide. It was so very hot today and it was just perfect doing the tour in the air conditioned bus. He was so knowledgeable about everything ! We loved learning and seeing all that providence had to offer and it's rich history. read more

Decent way to explore Providence while staying cool on a warm day. Great explanation of the history and different areas of Providence...gives you ideas of where to go back to later! read more

Well deserved high marks on Yelp for these guys! Ted gave a great tour! He is very knowledgeable and super-enthusiastic about the history of providence. We did a 2 hour walking tour on a sweltering summer day with a 7 and 9 year old and he was able to keep the tour interesting for all parties. We would definitely take another tour with these guys and recommend using them if you are looking to get a good flavor of Providence. read more

Outstanding! We have enjoyed Experience RI yours previously but this by far was the best. Safety was a big focus of the company. The customer service in setting up the trip with Olivia was just great. The all day R.I. tour was phenomenal. The guide Ted made every mile enjoyable, entertaining but educational as well. The historical information that Ted shared with us was just outstanding. This is the perfect time to enjoy an Experience RI tour. read more

My sister and I took the bus tour with Phil. He was incredibly well informed, great stories, and kept everyone entertained. Highly recommend this tour read more

The pick up location was well marked in downtown Providence and a representative from the company was there 30 minutes before the tour was going to start checking people in and directing them to the rest rooms. The bus pulled up 15 minutes before the tour started and our drive/guide, Phil, invited us to board early if we wanted. The tour started promptly at 11 am and could not have been any better! Phil was an excellent driver, able to navigate with ease, the ever changing road closures due to construction along with the narrow streets in various places on the tour. Not only was Phil knowledgeable about his city, he was passionate about every aspect of it, being a third generation resident. He was witty and always open for questions. We got off the bus three times which was lovely and he recommended dining establishments and other things for us to return to later in the day. (We came back later to Little Italy and made delicious purchases at the Italian deli and French bakery he recommended). I would highly recommend this tour both from its content, and the excellent driver guide who is an asset to this company and the hospitality industry in which he has chosen to work! read more

We're visiting RI from CA for a wedding. We're staying at a wonderful Airbnb in Providence but have been going back and forth between here and Newport for 3 days for wedding festivities. Today was our first day of down time, and most of the things I looked into were closed. I'm so glad I stumbled across this tour and booked it. As a RI native, Phil was not only knowledgeable but passionate about the area and its history. And he is super funny and played along with my wise-cracking husband. Everyone in our bus was really cool too. Highly recommend! read more

I took the tour of Newport and so enjoyed the time. I'm a history buff, so that's what drew me first, but there was also such beautiful scenery and fun conversation on the bus. I like how the tours are set up to also allow you time to explore on your own. Highly recommended! If I find myself back in Providence, I definitely want to try another tour! read more

I was dubious about taking my 11 year old on a 6 hour tour but we had a blast. We had a wonderful time at an apple orchard, learning about maple syrup production, seeing charming New England sights like an old covered bridge, talking with locals and snooping in antique shops. The guide was knowledgeable but also fun. The day flew by and the tour was the highlight of our trip. read more

This tour was excellent! Very informative and a gracious and knowledgeable tour guide! Thank you, John! Excellent job!

While visiting Providence, Rhode Island, I booked two tours with Experience Rhode Island Tours. It is a family owned business and the brothers running it are warm and down-to-earth people. Also, they are very accommodating and will help one find a tour that fits one's interest and time frame. The first tour I took was Discover Providence; the two-hour tour was informative and pointed out historic areas of the city, it also gave me ideas of where to go back and visit on my own. The second tour I took was Country Rhode Island. It was great to go outside of Providence and see the beautiful countryside. We visited a vineyard with wine tasting, a maple tree farm with samples of maple products, shopped at the oldest country store in Rhode Island, and toured a farm that specializes in free-range animal meat products. We also stopped for lunch at a small cafe in Chepatchet. Our friendly guide encouraged us to get to know one another and talk about our individual backgrounds, which made the tour even more enjoyable. Experience Rhode Island Tours offers many different tours and one should be able to find a tour that suits one's interest. I definitely recommend Experience Rhode Island Tours. read more

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I love this tour company! Each tour, like this one, has always been a great learning experience. I cannot wait to take another one!

On point, very informative, the whole family, kids too, enjoyed the sightseeing. Super knowledgeable and friendly tour guide.

Awesome tour! Very friendly and knowledgeable guide! I would recommend this tour to anyone visiting the city.

Fantastic! Traveling with a 14 year old grandson and we used this tour as part of our American history course. Our guide was so knowledgeable, he made the tour interesting and fun. A lot of info, next time I'll bring a notebook so I don't forget anything. We had such a good time that my reluctant learner has asked to take the Roger Williams tour. We can't wait! read more

Just returned from our Navy Reunion in the Providence area. I can't say enough about the Strickland family and how much they added to our experience. Not only was Ted instrumental in assisting our President in securing a fantastic itinerary for our four days, but both Ted and John made sure we were always comfortable, on time, and aware of all the amazing history of the area. We had a four day, three state experience that all attendees (over 40 of us) said was among the best we have had over the 31 years of our reunions! Thank you! read more

Family in Providence for parents weekend. The tour was excellent. The driver and one of owners was very knowledgeable. Took his time and explained a lot of facts. I would highly recommend doing the tour. read more

Booked a tour via the internet a month before our trip to Providence. The company called less than 24 hrs prior to our scheduled tour and cancelled on us, then sounded perturbed when we couldn't reschedule the tour for another day and time (we had our vacation days planned out ahead of time). Not professional, I can't recommend them. read more

As a longtime Rhode Island resident, I was pleasantly surprised how much I still had to learn about the historical background of Providence! Our tour guide, Ted, was deeply knowledgeable about Providence and its history and extremely enjoyable to listen to. The trip made the city and its background come alive. Whether you're a lifetime Rhode Islander, or it's your first time in the city, I would highly recommend an Experience Rhode Island tour. I look forward to touring other parts of the state with them in the future. read more

Fantastic. Went with a friend who's an urban planner and very picky about tours. Guide was deeply knowledgeable not only about PVD's sites, but also its history. You also get to jump out of the van a couple times to see things up close. read more

Discover Providence Tour...Our tour guide John, was both knowledgeable and entertaining! We got off the bus a few times to explore. It's a great way to get a broad perspective of Providence. read more