Seasonal Guided
Walking Tours & Historic Site Tours
For up-to-date information about regularly scheduled tours please visit: www.newporthistorytours.org
Stroll
through exquisitely preserved living neighborhoods and visit one of our landmark historic sites. 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
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Private Tours for Groups
Available all year-round
Privately scheduled walking and property tours can be scheduled with our Director of Education. Call for more information or to schedule one of the following tours. 401-846-0813
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; Minimum fee applies
Duration: one and one half hours
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; Minimum fee applies
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; Minimum fee applies
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; Minimum fee applies
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, families or other teams 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.
Participants work in pairs to complete a worksheet, recording their
observations in words and drawings.
Cost: $5 per person ($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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Details and Other 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
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