Explore Things to Do in Rhode Island
Welcome to Rhode Island - America’s smallest state with an outsized charm, rich history, and stunning coastal beauty. Explore the elegant mansions and scenic Cliff Walk of Newport, relax on sandy beaches along the state’s 400 miles of shoreline, or wander the vibrant streets of Providence with its world-class dining, arts, and culture. Discover quaint coastal towns, sail on Narragansett Bay, and enjoy fresh seafood straight from local waters. From historic landmarks and seaside escapes to lively festivals and outdoor adventures, Rhode Island offers a delightful getaway with something for every traveler.
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Planning the perfect vacation in Rhode Island is easier than ever with our all-in-one platform for finding and booking day trips, tours, excursions, and memorable local experiences. Browse curated activities, compare options, and check live availability so you can reserve your must-do adventures well before you arrive in Rhode Island. By booking ahead, you skip the hassle of searching once you're already on vacation and avoid missing out on popular experiences that fill up fast. Let us help you build a trip that’s smooth, stress-free, and filled with the moments you’ll remember most.
Why wait until you arrive in Rhode Island to book your tours - only to discover that the ones you want are already full? Click any activity below to learn more about the tour, view availability, and reserve your excursions directly with the tour operators today!
Today's Featured Tours Explore All
Yes Day on Boon Street: Family Edition!
Narragansett
Sol Seekers South County
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Queen's River Kayak Rentals
2 Hours • All Ages & Skill Levels Welcome • Single & Tandem Kayaks Available
West Kingston
Kayak
Queen's River Kayaks
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Parasailing
Ages 5+ • 1.5 Hours
Block Island
Parasail
Block Island Parasail
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Newport RI Mansions Scenic Trolley Tour (Ages 8+ Only)
| 90 min max | Senior discount | Free 24-hr cancelation. Email to cancelmytour@gmail.com
Newport
70–90 minutes
Kid-Friendly
Bus Tour, City Tour, Guided Tour, History Tour, Sightseeing Tour, Transportation, Trolley
Newport Travel Tours
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Pony Rides
No Age Limit • Child must weigh less than 75 pounds • Enjoy a ride on one of our retire rodeo horses
Portsmouth
5 Minutes
Kid-Friendly
Farm
BirdHaven Ranch Inc
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Private Sunset Charter
Up to 6 Guests • 3 Hours • Golden-hour cruise with a warm breeze & breathtaking views
Newport
3 Hours
Private Tours
Sailing
Sail with Mana
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Sail Repair Sail Making
2 Day Course • 5 Student Maximum • Ages 18+
Barrington
Two 7 Hour Classes
Narragansett Sailing
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AWARE Shark Conservation
Dive with Purpose. Protect the Ocean’s Apex Predators
Jamestown, Newington
Classroom plus 2 Dives
Kid-Friendly
Scuba Shack Divers
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Gingerbread House Birthday Party (Ages 3-13)
1.5 hours • Up to 36 guests • Seasonal
Providence
1.5 hours
Kid-Friendly, Private Tours
Taste Buds Kitchen - Providence
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Nantucket: The Faraway Land (August)
Providence
Experience Rhode Island Tours
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Bike Tours/Rental Explore All
Townie Step-Over Traditional Bike Rentals
All ages • Hourly & daily rentals
2 Hour E-Bike Rental
Ages 16 and Up • Valid Driver's License
Little Compton
Bike Rental, E-Bike
Little Compton Adventures
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Trek Townie GO! Step-Over E-Bike Rentals
All ages • Hourly & daily rentals
Newport
Bike Rental
Island Adventures Inc.
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Trek Townie GO! Step-thru E-Bike Rentals
All ages • Hourly & daily rentals
Newport
Bike Rental
Island Adventures Inc.
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Bike and Beach Adventure Bundle
All ages • 1 - 7 day rentals
Newport
Rentals
Island Adventures Inc.
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Townie Kids Tow Behind Trailer Rentals
All ages • Hourly & daily rentals
Newport
Bike Rental
Island Adventures Inc.
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6 Day (Pedal) Bike Rental
ADULT and CHILDREN Bikes Available
Little Compton
Beach Bike Rental, Bike Rental, Multi-Day Tour
Little Compton Adventures
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E-Bike Rental - Point Judith Pickup
Ages 16+ • 1–7+ Day Rentals • Child Seats Available
Narragansett
1–7+ Day Rentals
E-Bike
Block Island Electric Bike Rentals
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E-Bike Rental - Block Island Freight Office Pickup (Shipping Included!)
Ages 16+ • 1–7+ Day Rentals • Skip the on island hassle, We Deliver to Block Island
New Shoreham
1–7 Day Rentals
E-Bike
Block Island Electric Bike Rentals
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Private Tours Explore All
Small Group Private Charter - Newport
Captain/Fuel pricing separate • 3 hour • Up to 6 Passengers • Catering options available
Newport
3 hours
Private Tours
Latitude 41 Catamaran Charter
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Medium Group Private Charter - Newport
Captain & FUEL ($400) paid separately• 3 hours • 7-9 Passengers • Catering options available
Newport
Private Tours
Latitude 41 Catamaran Charter
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Afternoon Two Hour Cruise
2 Hours • All ages • Up to 6 passengers
Newport
Private Tours
Generations Charters
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Gilded Age
All ages • Up to 3 people • 1.5 Hours • Private Tour
Newport
Private Tours
Coastal History Pedicab
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2-Hour Sailing Cruises & Newport Packages
Adult $110 | Child $55| Package Prices Vary
Newport
Private Tours
12 Meter Charters
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Harbor Cruise aboard Bonnie & Tide
1.5 hours | Up to 24 guests | Fully Private
Newport
1.5hr
Private Tours
Sea Newport
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LADYBIRD- 4 Hour Private Sail
Private | Sail | Sip | Swim | BYOB with Ice provided
Newport
4 Hour Private Cruise - Sail in the bay, explore
Private Tours
Antique Yacht Collection
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Full Day Fishing Charter
8 Hours • All Ages • Up to 6 People • Private Charter
Newport
Private Tours
Fishing, Private Fishing
ArchAngel Fishing Charters
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Private Group Guided Tour Request
A fully private Fort Adams experience tailored to your group — $450 for up to 30 guests.
Newport
90 minutes
Private Tours
Walking Tour
Fort Adams Trust
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Special Events aboard Tabasco
Prices Vary • Call For More Info • Up to 6 Guests
Newport
Customizable
Private Tours
Sea Newport
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Visit Providence Explore All
Discover Providence
Mondays – Saturdays • 11:00AM & 1:00PM • Bus Tour • 1.75 Hours
Providence
1.75 Hours
Bus Tour, City Tour, University Tour
Experience Rhode Island Tours
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Nantucket: The Faraway Land (August)
Providence
Experience Rhode Island Tours
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Dark Tales: Haunted Authors of Providence Tour
90 Minutes • All ages welcome • Enjoy the spooky stories of Providence!
Providence
Walking Tour
Providence Tour Company
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60 Minute Rental
Single or Double Kayaks in Downtown Providence
Providence
60 Minute Rental
Kid-Friendly
Kayak
Ocean State Kayak Co.
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Boston Sports Tour: City of Champions
Providence
Experience Rhode Island Tours
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Summer Cooking Camp
Ages 4-13 • 3 hours per day • When school is closed, we are open!
Providence
3 hours per day
Kid-Friendly
Cooking Class
Taste Buds Kitchen - Providence
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Christmas at the Mansions
Saturday December 5th 2025 • 10:00am-6pm • 7.5 Hours
Providence
Experience Rhode Island Tours
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Birthday Party (Ages 3-8)
1.5 hours • Up to 42 guests
Providence
1.5 hours
Kid-Friendly, Private Tours
Taste Buds Kitchen - Providence
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Nantucket: The Faraway Land (September)
Providence
Experience Rhode Island Tours
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Family Event
Ages 6-99 • Up to 42 guests • Adults & kids • BYOB
Providence
2 hours
Kid-Friendly, Private Tours
Taste Buds Kitchen - Providence
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Visit Newport Explore All
Morning Harborside Cruise
1 hour • Coffee & Baked Goods • Up to 6 Guests
Newport
1 hour
Private Tours
Sea Newport
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Newport, Rhode Island
All Ages • Two Hours • Up to 20 Guests
Sunset Cruise
2 Hours • Breathtaking Sunset Views
Newport
2 Hours
Boat Tour
Newport Boat Adventures
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Shark Fishing Charter
10 Hours • All Ages • Up to 6 People • Private Charter
Newport
Private Tours
Fishing, Private Fishing, Private SUP, SUP
ArchAngel Fishing Charters
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Private Group Guided Tour Request
A fully private Fort Adams experience tailored to your group — $450 for up to 30 guests.
Newport
90 minutes
Private Tours
Walking Tour
Fort Adams Trust
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Townie Step-Thru Traditional Bike Rentals
All ages • Hourly & daily rentals
Newport
Bike Rental
Island Adventures Inc.
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Intro to Sailing - 1.25 Hour Group Class
Newport
Newport Sailing School & Tours
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Private Day Sail
Newport
Private Tours
Newport Sailing School & Tours
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BAYWATCH- Private 3 Hour Adventure
PRIVATE | BYOB | TIERED PRICING | FUN | EASY TO BOOK | Floats & dancing
Newport
3 Hours
Private Tours
Antique Yacht Collection
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Go Sailing Explore All
ASA 106: Advanced Coastal Cruising certification
a 5-day cruise : Ages 18+
Barrington
5 days
Boat Tour, Dinner Boat, Sailing
Narragansett Sailing
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Hurrah - 2 Hour Private Day Sail
All Ages • Up to 6 People
Newport
2 Hours
Private Tours
McCurdy Yacht Charters LLC
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Basic Sailing Lesson - 5 Hour - 1 Day
Newport
Newport Sailing School & Tours
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Sail Repair Sail Making
2 Day Course • 5 Student Maximum • Ages 18+
Barrington
Two 7 Hour Classes
Narragansett Sailing
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Sail "TRIM AGAIN" Morning Glory, or Afternoon Delight, or Sea Breeze Sail. Named 2026 Best Tour Operator
1.5 Hours | Departing 1000, 1, 300 | Max 6 People | Sail in calm waters!
Watch Hill
Private Tours
Sail Trim Again
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Parasailing
Ages 5+ • 1.5 Hours
Block Island
Parasail
Block Island Parasail
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Marine Bundle: Diesel/Boat Systems/Marine Electrical
Ages 18+, 5 days , beyond sailing, understanding the boat
LADYBIRD- 4 Hour Private Sail
Private | Sail | Sip | Swim | BYOB with Ice provided
Newport
4 Hour Private Cruise - Sail in the bay, explore
Private Tours
Antique Yacht Collection
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ASA 101 Basic Keelboat certification
Ages 16+ • 3-day Course • Learn to Sail • For Beginners • starting at $955
Barrington
3 Days: 9am-5pm Each day consists of classroom
Narragansett Sailing
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Private Lessons
1:1 or small group instruction tailored to specific sailing skills (helming, tactics, sail trim)
Jamestown
Typically 2 hours (flexible)
Private Tours
Sailing
Conanicut Island Sailing Foundation
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