Providence Architecture Tour

Trip Highlights

  • Explore 300 Years of Architecture

  • Discover Architectural Landmarks

  • Learn About Providence's History

Description

This 75-minute boat tour highlights the stories, sight lines, and subtle details that define Providence. From the most eye-catching landmarks on the city skyline to hidden architectural gems, you’ll discover historic Providence from the best seat in town!

Itinerary

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

Enjoy a 1.25-hour tour exploring Providence's architectural history.

Return to the docks at 101 Dyer Street.

 

Tour info

Duration
1 hour 15 minutes
Group Size
Up to 17
Price starts at
$50
Languages
English

Why take this tour?

Delve into the architectural wonders of Providence with our Architecture Boat Tour! This comprehensive tour offers an in-depth look at the city's diverse architectural styles, from colonial to modern. Perfect for architecture enthusiasts and history buffs alike, this tour provides a unique perspective on Providence's rich architectural heritage.

 

Enhance Your Sip & See 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 a hat, sunglasses and a cold beverage on warmer days, and a sweater/windbreaker on cooler afternoons.
Passengers ages 10+ are welcome to join us on this tour.
Absolutely! Even though we are serving complimentary wine and prosecco, our Tours of GJS are BYOB-friendly, so feel free to bring your favorite drinks! Relax, unwind, and enjoy the views!
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.
Yes! Private Charters are offered 7 days/week, subject to guide's availability. Please see that page on our website for details, or call our office for assistance. There is an additional fee for the Architecture Tour Guide to join us on a Private Charter.

Things to know

Booking

Advance booking is recommended.

Advance booking is recommended.

Age Requirement

Ages 10+

Ages 10+

Additional Information

  • All passengers, including children 10+, must have a reservation to board.
  • Certified service dogs are permitted aboard, pets are not.
  • Because our boats were built specifically for us to be able to navigate under the bridges throughout downtown, they are not wheelchair accessible.
  • All passengers, including children 10+, must have a reservation to board.
  • Certified service dogs are permitted aboard, pets are not.
  • Because our boats were built specifically for us to be able to navigate under the bridges throughout downtown, they are not wheelchair accessible.

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 shuttl...
  • 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

  • Tour reservations 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 resched...
  • Tour reservations 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 ...
  • 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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