State House Tours


Rhode Island State House Tour Requests

Request In Person Tours

Nearby Street Closures for PVD FanZone

From June 1 through August 1, Finance Way will be closed from Francis Street to Exchange Street. Gaspee Street will also be reduced to one lane between Smith Street and Francis Street, with possible full closures on select event days.

Visitors are encouraged to plan ahead for travel and parking. For more information, visitors can visit https://pvdfanzone.com/

For Walk-in General Public Tours

Free docent-led tours are available Monday-Friday at 10 a.m. and 1 p.m. Online reservation requests should be submitted at least one business day before the requested tour date. However, if you are booking under the 24 hour timeframe, you are welcome to walk-in at 10 a.m. or 1 p.m. Reservations simply allow us to know how many people may be attending.

For School/Organization Tours (with or without a mock session):

For groups of 10 people or more, the request should be submitted at least one week before the requested tour date to accommodate groups. Please note: April, May, and June are the busiest tour months. We may not be able to accommodate your preferred time during those months.

More information can be found by clicking on the Request In Person Tours button above.


In person state house tour

Audio Guides

Listen and learn all about the Rhode Island State House.
(2-4 minutes each)

Self-Guided Brochure

Download and view the self-guided brochure.

Virtual Tour with Secretary Amore

Learn about the State House through this video produced by Capitol TV. 


State House Tour Coordinator
401-330-3182
[email protected]

Tip: May and June are the busiest months for tours. If you plan to visit during those months, we encourage you to schedule your tour well in advance.