GUIDED
WALKING TOURS
(REGULARLY
SCHEDULED)
See Newport the way George Washington
experienced it in 1781 with the Newport History Tours.
Stroll
through exquisitely preserved living neighborhoods. Feel transported
back to the heyday of this thriving colonial metropolis. Hear
stories of revolution and ruin, struggles for religious liberty,
and remarkable entrepreneurship among Newport’s diverse
people.
The Newport Historical Society
and the Newport Restoration Foundation
are your sources for authentic Newport history.
Join our expert guides as we open wide the doors of history
and invite you to explore
Newport’s central place in American history.
See also NHS
Calendar
Private Tours
Available all year-round
Privately scheduled walking and property tours can be scheduled with our Director of Education. Call for more information. 401-846-0813
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NEWPORT
HISTORY TOURS
Stroll through exquisitely preserved
living neighborhoods; feel transported back to the heyday
of this thriving colonial metropolis. Hear stories of revolution and
ruin, struggles for religious liberty, and remarkable entrepreneurship
among Newport's diverse people. The Newport Historical
Society and the Newport Restoration Foundation are your sources
for authentic Newport history. Join our expert guides
as we open wide the doors of history and invite you to
explore Newport's central place in American history.
Discover Colonial
Newport Inside & Out
Walking Tour
Discover the remarkable story of early Newport on this stroll
through Newport’s Historic Hill, including a visit inside
one colonial landmark.
Cost: $10 per person; $80 minimum
Duration: one half hour
Lantern Tour of Colonial Newport
Feel transported through time on a lantern-lit tour of the
exquisitely preserved neighborhoods of Newport’s Historic
Hill.
Cost: $10 per person; $80 minimum
Duration: one and one half hours
Rum & Revolution
Tour
A toast to taverns and tippling, this 1.5-hour walking tour
offers an entertaining and informative history of alcohol
in Newport.
Cost: $10 per person ($80 minimum)
Duration: one and one half hours
Specialists’ History Walking Tours
Tours on specialized subjects such as African-American heritage,
colonial craftsmanship, religious diversity, women’s
history, or holiday themes are available.
Cost: $12 per person ($120 minimum)
Duration: one and one half hours
Behind-the-Scenes Tour of a “Doris Duke House”
Get a rare peek inside one of the Newport Restoration Foundation’s
early houses ordinarily closed to the public. Learn about the
history of the building and NRF’s unique approach to
preservation. This program offered depending on availability.
Cost: $12 per person ($120 minimum; 15
people maximum)
Duration: one hour
History Detective Tour for Families, Youth Groups or Corporate Team-building
Students in grades 3-7 can discover Newport’s colonial
history, its religious and racial diversity, its
role in the American Revolution, and its remarkable architecture
on an interactive guided tour.
Students work in pairs to complete a worksheet, recording their
observations in words and drawings.
Cost: $5 per student ($80 minimum)
Duration: one to one and one half hours
More Than Mansions Slide Show and Colony House Tour
What was Newport like before the Gilded Age and the Bellevue
Avenue mansions? Hear the whole story of Newport’s
lively history during an illustrated presentation. Then tour
this 1739 colonial landmark, a government meeting place & the
site of important celebrations.
Cost: $5 per person ($150 min.)
Duration: one half to one hour
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PACKAGES
Consider pairing your walking tour with one or more tours
inside Newport’s landmarks. Choose from among the following
and we can connect you directly to the group tour managers
of these partner organizations. Tour durations and
fees vary.
Great Friends Meeting House: Explore
the state’s oldest house of worship (1699), where Quakers
from throughout New England gathered to pray and discuss
the issues of the day, including war, slavery, and women’s
rights.
The Museum of Newport History:
Housed
in the 1762 Brick Market, exhibits here by the Newport Historical
Society bring to life aspects of Newport’s history
from the 1600s through the Gilded Age.
Newport
Colony House:
Experience
the architectural elegance of the 1739 Colony House, a government
meeting place & the site of celebrations, the Stamp Act
riot, reading of the Declaration of Independence, & more.
Redwood
Library and Athenæum: See
the oldest lending library in America. Completed in
1750, Redwood was designed by Peter Harrison, America's first
true architect.
Samuel Whitehorne House
Museum: Delve into a stunning collection
of furniture that showcases Newport’s renowned craftsmanship. Built
by a wealthy merchant in 1811, this Federal style mansion
now holds Doris Duke’s extensive collection of early
Rhode Island furniture & decorative arts.
Touro Synagogue: The
oldest synagogue surviving in North America, it is an architectural
masterwork by Peter Harrison. Hear the story of Newport's
early Jewish community who lived side by side with their
neighbors in an unusually tolerant community.
Trinity
Church: Wonder
at the beauty of this magnificent church that has been an
icon of Newport’s landscape, as well as key facet of
the city’s history, for more than 300 years.
Wanton-Lyman-Hazard
House: Experience
firsthand the story of this remarkable ca. 1697 home, and
the notable individuals and furnishings that give it its
place in American history.
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DETAILS
AND INFORMATION
Tour
Capacity: Although some tours have limited capacity,
we can accommodate large groups by combining two or more
programs in succession.
Flexible Tour Departures: Walking
tour departure options include the Gateway Visitors’ Center,
hotels in Newport’s Historic Hill, the Museum of Newport
History, or the Newport Colony House.
Parking & Restrooms: Complimentary
bus parking and public restrooms are available at the Gateway
Visitors’ Center at 23 America’s Cup Avenue;
for directions and more information, see www.gonewport.com.
Accessibility: Some sites
have limited access for wheelchairs & strollers. Call
for information.
Payment: Prices subject
to change. A nonrefundable deposit (typically $75)
is due at least 14 days before the tour date; balance is
due upon arrival. Payment may be made by check, cash,
money order, Visa, or MasterCard.
Escort Admissions: Admission
is complimentary for one group leader & one driver with
each tour group.
Late Arrivals: Tour guides
will accommodate late arriving groups whenever possible,
but tours may have to be shortened or cancelled in some instances.
Group Meals & Event Rentals: The
Newport Colony House is also available for rentals and
meals. Call 401-662-0652
For up-to-date information about
regularly scheduled tours please visit: ww.newporthistorytours.org
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