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Overview

Walk the historic cobblestone streets of Newport's historic downtown, past quaint shops, wharfs, restaurants, and historic landmarks and discover their revolutionary history. Why choose us? Tour at your own pace and schedule Professionally produced, narrated and musically edited immersive experience Ditch the tour group and explore on your own. The technology makes it feel like the guide is next to you every step of the way. This historic adventure is smart phone guided. You go to the first stop, open the tour, enter your experience code from Viator and press play. From there you are guided turn by turn through Dallas step by step. You'll learn about the city's colonial history, its role in the American Revolution, how it became a home of freedom of religion, its historic eating spots, and its transformation into a fashionable summer resort in the 19th century. Grab your camera and your walking shoes, I’ll meet you just outside the white horse tavern.

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting point

Our historic adventure starts at the White Horse Tavern, the oldest operating restaurant in the U.S. and is acknowledged as the 10th oldest in the world. You'll hear about it's beginning, times of pirates and how it played a role in the Revolutionary war.

End Point

End point

Our tour ends at Bannister's wharf, at the Anchor. You'll hear the story of the anchor and the story of how Newport played a key role in the Revolutionary war.

Language Offered

English-AUDIO

Itinerary

1. White Horse Tavern
Our historic adventure starts at the White Horse Tavern, the oldest operating restaurant in the U.S. and is acknowledged as the 10th oldest in the world. You'll hear about it's beginning, times of pirates and how it played a role in the Revolutionary war.
Duration: 5 mins
2. Great Friends Meeting House
First, get one thing straight. They were NOT called the Quakers. They were formally known as the Religious Society of Friends. And this is where they gathered, and help to build Newport. Learn about Newports story and Rhode Island's role in religious freedom, the house was built in 1699.
3. Wanton-Lyman-Hazard House
The tour stops outside the old house and tells the tale of tax collectors and the revolution.
4. Broadway
We will walk down Broadway, with classic shops, and tell the tale of a few pubs.
Duration: 5 mins
5. Old Colony House
We will stop outside of the Old Colony House and hear the story it played in the revolution.
6. Touro Synagogue
Hear about the oldest Synagogue in Rhode Island, George Washington's visit, his letter, and the story of how the Jewish People came to Rhode Island.
7. Eisenhower Street
We will walk by the park and see the statue of Oliver Hazard Perry and hear about the story of the hero of Lake Erie.
Duration: 10 mins
8. Thames Street
You will walk down cobblestoned Thames street, get a chance to shop at the famous shops, stop in local restaurants and get the best pics.
Duration: 10 mins
9. Queen Ann Square
We wil stop in the park and you'll see a church, from the park, and hear it's story in the revolution, and learn about the sites in the park.
Duration: 10 mins
10. Bannister's Wharf
The tour ends at the Anchor at Bannister's wharf, you'll hear about some of the best restaurants to eat at, the history of the wharf and anchor.
Duration: 10 mins

Inclusion

Tour on our Walking Tour app

Go at your own pace, anytime. Take the tour 24/7

See the sites of historic downtown Newport

Exclusion

No food, drink or entrance tickets this tour is all outside

Cancellation Policy

Check mark icon Refundable tickets

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

  • 100% refund if cancelled 1+ days before the start date
  • 0% refund if cancelled less than 1 day(s) before the start date

Additional Info

Service animals allowed

Public transportation options are available nearby

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Supplied by WalknTours

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