Private Downtown Newport Walking Tour
from $325.00
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before
Overview
This walk will acquaint you with the layout of Newport while telling the story of how it became what it is now. As a private tour, you can customize what you would like to see or not see, but generally we start along the harbor- Newport’s reason for existence- and then make our way through town along some of the more off-the-beaten paths. You’ll hear how Newport went from being one of the most thriving and active Colonial cities to the getaway for 19th century Industrialists to the beautiful spot it is today.
While the original design of this tour is not particularly wheelchair friendly, it can easily be adapted to suit your needs. Please let us know if you have mobility concerns when booking your tour.
2 hours
Meet at the start point (no pickup)
Near the sculpture in the middle of Perrotti Park.
Itinerary
- 1Great Friends Meeting House
Outside the Great Friends Meeting House learn about the impact that the Quaker community had on Newport and Rhode Island.
- 2Thames Street
Get a glimpse of Newport's famous Thames street, full of shopping and dining opportunities, from Washington Square- the center of colonial Newport.
- 3Touro Synagogue
Learn about Rhode Island's history of religious freedom while viewing this historic building.
- 4Trinity Episcopal Church
Discuss preservation in a historic town outside this gorgeous church.
- 5The Old Stone Mill
Often referred to as the "mystery tower," here you'll hear theories about what this tower could have been.
What's included
- guiding services
Good to know
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
