Have to drop them to 3. Had been on a few trips with them that went well, but after this past…read moreFriday 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.

I joined Experience Rhode Island Tours on their A Day on Martha's Vineyard tour. There were three…read moredeparture 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!

The house is beautiful and full of original furniture. Our guide Elizabeth was very professional,…read moreknowledgeable and friendly. She loves history and answered all our questions. Enjoyed the tour immensely! I would recommend this tour as a DONT MISS!

Last Friday, we had the pleasure of touring the historic Lippitt House in Providence--and it was…read moreabsolutely amazing! What made the experience truly unforgettable was our guide, Elizabeth Gilbert (not the author of Eat, Pray, Love, but THE Elizabeth Gilbert who brings history to life). Her tour was informative, engaging, and full of fascinating details that transported us straight into the elegance of Victorian times. If you're visiting magical Providence, don't miss this gem. It's a beautiful step back in time, guided by someone who clearly loves what she does.

Ginger was an awesome tour guide! Sweet and smart and a hr e tried her best to keep us inside. We…read morewere cold! We met great cool people and really yummy food

Here's a polished, enthusiastic review you can use for Katherine on your food-and-crime tour:…read more 5/5 Our food and crime tour with Katherine was absolutely fantastic! She struck the perfect balance between fun, storytelling, and local knowledge. Her energy made the entire experience come alive, and she had a way of weaving true crime history into the food stops that kept everyone engaged and entertained. The pacing was great, every stop was delicious, and Katherine made sure everyone felt welcome and included. You can tell she genuinely loves what she does -- her passion for the city and its hidden stories really shined through. Highly recommend this tour, and especially Katherine! She made the day unforgettable.

This small stone, plaque, monument is located behind the Roger Williams Memorial center. For many,…read moreit's a forgotten piece of history, for others, it's a stop in historical tours that focus on Black history of the city of Providence. The Snowtown riots, on Sept. 21-24, 1831, were sparked by a saloon brawl. A white sailor was shot by a black; a mob then sacked houses on Olney's Lane. The next day, it pulled down more houses. On the third day, the militia maintained calm. On the fourth, a thousand rioters crossed the Moshassuck to attack Snowtown, almost overwhelming the 140 members of the First Light Infantry. After rioters ignored warnings from the sheriff and Gov. Lemuel Arnold, the militia fired first into the air, with no effect, and then into the mob, killing four whites. These events finally led to a city charter, in 1832. For blacks in Providence, suffrage, at least, has been secured. And today we are all, black and white, safe from mobs, right? Mostly, yes. But racial animosities linger, and whites and blacks still clash, sometimes on sidewalks -- hints of an ugly past.

I had never heard of this museum, but I got a tour as part of training for the visitor center…read more I am so glad I went. The house is an immaculate Victorian piece with over 25 rooms and about 3 stories. Wayne, our tour guide was very knowledgeable and he said that many times, people with specific interests come to the museum to learn more about certain pieces (people come to learn about clocks, rugs, paintings, wood furniture, Asian pieces, bathrooms, etc). The museum has been used in several TV shows like The Gilded Age and Treasures Inside The Museum. General entrance is $12 per adult and the best thing is to call them to schedule a tour. Well worth it.

Stunning architecture, furniture, and history behind this high design Victorian house. Our tour…read moreguide was a family member and so wonderfully passionate and fun! Enjoyed the tour and recommend anyone to visit!!

John Hancock was amazing! Great history and friendly! Highly recommended! Totally worth it!read more

Nate was our freedom Trail tour guide. It started from Boston Common and Internet at Faneuil Hall…read more Nate was very passionate very entertaining and a lot enough for all of us to hear. He dove in a lot of history in a very engaging way. I highly recommend.

Our boat charter was fabulous! Marie's boat was comfortable and spotless. She was very informative…read moreabout the area. We thoroughly enjoyed our day with Marie.

Captain Marie and her crew provided an amazing tour of the East Bay and it was a wonderful…read moreexperience for our family! Our five year old daughter had never been on a boat and she loved it. Great views of light houses, Providence, and Pawtuxet Cove. Highly recommend for anyone who wants a private tour on the coast of RI. I will definitely be doing another one soon!

We had an INCREDIBLE experience with Kristine of Peter Pan Taxi Service on Block Island! Kristine,…read morea former teacher and principal at a local school, is an absolute wealth of knowledge about the island. Throughout the tour, she answered every question we threw at her--whether it was about Block Island's history, architecture, forestry, nautical life, or the social environment. Between my children, my husband, and me, we asked a lot of questions, and Kristine had thoughtful, detailed answers for all of them. Her passion for the island and her engaging storytelling made the tour both educational and fun. Within the first five minutes, I already felt like we had gotten our money's worth. By the end, we were so glad we had booked this tour--it truly was a fantastic find and I'd do it again! I highly recommend this tour to anyone visiting Block Island. It's the perfect way to see the island while learning so much more than you could from simply driving around on your own.

Our tour guide Rob was knowledgeable and personable. Our arrival was delayed because of the ferry…read moreand he accommodated the change in schedule, which we appreciated. We loved learning about beautiful Block Island and highly recommend the Peter Pan tour.

Super fun experience and an informative tour of the island! Our tour guide was knowledgeable and…read morehilarious. He even provided blankets for us because it was a bit cold. The car was super cool and 100 years old. Totally recommend taking one of these car tours!! The views are great. And he took pictures of us!

This was AWESOME. Ken took my fiance and I on a great tour of Newport. We were able to drive around…read morethe island while learning more about the haves and the havenots of the city. Ken was incredibly friendly, humourous and knowledgeable about Newport all while driving us around. The tour is incredibly safe and was well worth the money paid. We 100% recommend him and his company and if you get the opportunity to come to Newport, DEFINITELY check him out!

The visitors center is attached to our hotel, and there are racks and racks of information about…read moreattractions, events, dining, transportation, accommodations, and shopping. The volunteer at the counter was helpful and got us information about a self guided walking tour. We wanted to go to Block Island and God information about the island and the ferry. Perhaps we could fly into Providence, stay in Block Island & ferry south to New York, or Connecticut.

I have started volunteering again, after the 2 year hiatus due to the pandemic. The visitor center…read morenow has a nice A-frame sign on the curbside so people notice the office much quicker. They do need a large banner with the letter "i" on it, so tourists can find the office with a simple look from a few blocks away. The Providence Warwick Convention & Visitors Bureau works with more than 300 members across all fields of business....like restaurants, hotels, tour companies, stores, transportation companies, casinos, etc. Conveniently located in the heart of Downtown Providence, the visitor center is at the Rhode Island Convention Center, within walking distance of major hotels, restaurants, shopping and other attractions. Short term parking is available at the main entrance. Currently open Monday-Saturday 9:00 am - 5:00pm. Some of the services that are offered are reservation services, brochures, maps, tourism volunteer tourist support.