Historic Narrated Tours

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Trip Highlights

  • Explore Providence from the water! (We ARE the Ocean State, after all)

  • 50-minute narration by USCG Licensed Captains

  • Relaxing, casual, open-air tours highlighting our historic waterfront & hidden gems

Description

Join us for a captivating journey throughout the Providence waterways. Our Historic Narrated Tours offer a unique opportunity to explore the city's history and culture, with engaging narration and unparalleled views. This tour is perfect for anyone looking to experience the best of Providence.

Itinerary

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Check in at The Landing at 101 Dyer Street. Our docks are located right across the street at Dyer Street Landing.

Enjoy a 50-minute narrated tour of the Providence waterways.

Return to the Dyer Street Landing docks.

 

Tour info

Duration
50 minutes
Group Size
Up to 18
Price starts at
$26
Languages
English

Why take this tour?

Join us in 2025 on our award-winning narrated tours as we celebrate our 34th season along the shores of Providence! Together, we will explore the Providence River, Riverwalk, Waterplace Park, the Fox Point Hurricane Barrier and the Providence Industrial Harbor as our Captains highlight historical, nautical and architectural points of interest.

  • Learn about Providence’s rich history, stunning architecture, and fascinating landmarks from our expert guides
  • Whether you're a local or visiting from out of town, our tours are the perfect way to experience Providence from a whole new perspective
  • Book your spots in advance and discover why our award-winning tours have led Providence tourism for over three decades!  
  • Voted as Best Local Tour - Statewide by Best of Rhode Island 2018-2024 
  • Recognized as Member of the Year by GoProvidence.com
  • Received the Mary J. Brennan Tourism Award by the RI Hospitality Association
  • Voted as Best City Tour by Yankee Magazine

 

Enhance your boat tour experience!

We have partnered with one of our favorite local small businesses, The Perfect Parcel, to offer delicious charcuterie platters and individual boxes that are “perfect” for your tour, date night, or special occasion boat ride. Add your charcuterie to your reservation when checking out and we'll make sure it's waiting for you at check-in!

Frequently asked questions

We suggest sunscreen, hats, sunglasses and a cold beverage for daytime tours, and a light windbreaker/sweater in the evening. We also suggest flat bottom, comfortable shoes. Most importantly, dress appropriately for the weather.
Please remember that our patrons are looking forward to hearing the Guide's narration without interruption. All ages are welcome, but we ask that you make sure this tour will be appropriate for your younger children.
There are no restrooms on the boats, so please plan ahead and use the bathroom inside The Landing prior to boarding. You will need to allow yourself extra time to check-in, use the bathroom and walk to the docks in time for boarding, so please arrive a few minutes earlier than normal.
Absolutely! Our narrated tours are BYOB-friendly, so feel free to bring your favorite drinks and sip as you cruise! Relax, unwind, and enjoy the views while learning about Providence’s rich history.
We love dogs, but....only service animals specifically trained to aid a person with a disability are allowed aboard. Comfort animals, emotional support animals, and therapy animals are not service animals and are therefore not recognized by the ADA or the State of Rhode Island.
RI Law requires all children under 13 years of age to wear a USCG approved PFD while underway in a vessel. Our vessels are inspected by the USCG, and we carry PFD's aboard for every passenger.
For the safety of our guests, we do not allow passengers to stand up and walk around. However, you are certainly welcome to stand briefly to change seats, get refreshments, or take pictures.
Yes! Private Charters are offered 7 days/week, subject to availability. Please see that page on our website for details, or call our office for assistance.

Things to know

Booking

  • Walk-ups are always welcome, but not guaranteed. Advance booking is highly recommended, especially on weekends.
  • Walk-ups are always welcome, but not guaranteed. Advance booking is highly recommended, especially on weekends.

    • Age Requirement

  • All ages are welcome, but we feel that this tour is most appropriate for ages 6+. Please make sure this will be appropriate for your younger children.
  • All ages are welcome, but we feel that this tour is most appropriate for ages 6+. Please make sure this will be appropriate for your younger children.

    • Pricing

  • Weekday Adult (Ages 18+): $28.00
  • Weekday Senior (Ages 65+): $27.00
  • Weekday Military/PD/FD: $27.00
  • Weekday Child (Ages 0-17, all passengers, regardless of age, must have a ticket): $26.00

  • Weekend Adult (Ages 18+): $30.00
  • Weekend Senior (Ages 65...
  • Weekday Adult (Ages 18+): $28.00
  • Weekday Senior (Ages 65+): $27.00
  • Weekday Military/PD/FD: $27.00
  • Weekday Child (Ages 0-17, all passengers, regardless of age, must have a ticket): $26.00

  • Weekend Adult (Ages 18+): $30.00
  • Weekend Senior (Ages 65+): $28.00
  • Weekend Military/PD/FD: $28.00
  • Weekend Child (Ages 0-17, all passengers, regardless of age, must have a ticket): $27.00

    • Parking Information

  • There are several parking garages, outdoor parking lots and on-street metered parking spaces throughout our neighborhood.
  • The Arcade Parking Garage, located behind our building on Pine Street, offers very reasonable parking rates.
  • We also recommend taking your hotel shuttle, a ...
  • There are several parking garages, outdoor parking lots and on-street metered parking spaces throughout our neighborhood.
  • The Arcade Parking Garage, located behind our building on Pine Street, offers very reasonable parking rates.
  • We also recommend taking your hotel shuttle, a Lyft or Uber, or walking from your hotel, if possible. We are centrally located in downtown and most hotels are within a 15 minute walk from us.

    • Tour Cancellation Policy

  • All of our tours are non-refundable. Please make sure you are booking the correct date & time.
  • Customers may reschedule their reservation or receive a credit for a future tour (subject to availability) with 72 hours advance cancellation only.
  • We reserve the right to reschedule ...
  • All of our tours are non-refundable. Please make sure you are booking the correct date & time.
  • Customers may reschedule their reservation or receive a credit for a future tour (subject to availability) with 72 hours advance cancellation only.
  • We reserve the right to reschedule or cancel tours when less than 4 passengers have booked. It doesn’t happen often, but we will call you ASAP if it does.

    • Weather-Related Cancellation Policy

  • The weather in New England changes often, and quickly. Because of this, we do not postpone or cancel boat tours until the day of the tour. If we were to cancel your tour, we would call you at the phone number provided on your reservation. Please do not call us questioning cancellations, we will ...
  • The weather in New England changes often, and quickly. Because of this, we do not postpone or cancel boat tours until the day of the tour. If we were to cancel your tour, we would call you at the phone number provided on your reservation. Please do not call us questioning cancellations, we will reach out to you once we have made a decision. Thank you for your patience and understanding on this policy.
  • We reserve the right to cancel our tours in the event of severe or unsafe weather conditions. If we do cancel your tour due to inclement weather, you may reschedule, subject to availability, or receive a full refund.

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