Colonial Newport Walking Tour | 1 hour to 1 hour 15 minutes

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Colonial Newport Walking Tour
2 Adults x $20.00
$40.00
Approx Total
$40.00

Inclusions / Exclusions

  • Mobile ticket
  • Offered in: English
  • Bottled water
  • Museum of Newport History Admission
  • Private transportation
  • Gratuities
  • Parking Fees
  • Touro Synagogue Admission ($14 per adult)

Overview

Our "Discover Colonial Newport" tour offers a unique and immersive journey into Newport's vibrant colonial history. Walk the old streets as our expert guides bring to life the tales of bold entrepreneurship, rich African American heritage, and the city’s remarkable legacy of religious tolerance. This tour is not just a glimpse into the past but an exploration of the diverse and dynamic forces that shaped Newport into the historic treasure it is today. Don't miss this opportunity to uncover the stories that make our city truly special.

Meeting points

Please meet the tour guide at the Museum of Newport History. The Museum is located inside the historic Brick Market building, at the foot of Washington Square. It is adjacent to Long Wharf Mall, and sits at 127 Thames Street, Newport, RI. Check in inside at the front desk.

End point

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The tour will end at 51 Touro Street, across form Washington Square and just up the street from the beginning of the tour at the museum. Guests are more than welcome to walk back to the museum with the tour guide, or explore the city further from there.

Itinerary

  • Museum Of Newport History And Shop

    Visitors will check in at the Museum of Newport History and Shop, located inside the historic Brick market building (c. 1762). All tour guests receive free admission to the Museum on the second floor, as well as a 10% discount on store purchases. The Brick Market itself is one of the first sites learned about on the tour. IMPORTANT: The Museum space itself is not on the tour, we recommend arriving early to view the museum, or stopping by after the tour ends.

    15 minutes

  • N/A

    Visitors will learn about Washington Square, the colonial center of Newport, reflecting its history of religious tolerance and diversity, and featuring civic buildings like the Colony House and Brick Market instead of a central church, highlighting the city's unique founding principles and commercial importance.

    5 minutes

  • N/A

    Visitors will learn about the oldest house on the Square, originally built for John Rathbun and later owned by John Gardner. It served as a meeting place where, in summer 1763, Gardner and others proposed establishing a Baptist college in Rhode Island, leading to the chartering of Rhode Island College (now Brown University) the following year.

    5 minutes

  • Old Colony House

    Visitors will learn about the Colony House, the nation's fourth oldest extant statehouse and a National Historic Landmark, where the General Assembly met and major historical events like a reading of the Declaration of Independence occurred in 1776.

    5 minutes

  • N/A

    Tour guests will stop outside the White Horse tavern, to learn of the history behind one of the oldest operating taverns in the United States.

    5 minutes

  • Great Friends Meeting House

    Guests will stop by the Great Friends Meeting House, the oldest place of worship in the state. Here you will learn about the Society of Friends, or the Quakers, and their influence in early Newport history.

    10 minutes

  • N/A

    Visitors will explore Newport's earliest restored museum house, a c.1697 National Historic Landmark. It was home to colonial governors, Tories, and patriots, including Martin Howard, a wealthy lawyer and Tory supporter during the Stamp Act era.

    5 minutes

  • United Baptist Church

    Visitors will learn about Newport's founding by Baptists in 1639, led by minister John Clarke, who authored Rhode Island's 1663 charter, presenting it to King Charles II and securing freedom of religious and civic governance, marking the first separation of church and state in North America.

    5 minutes

  • Touro Synagogue (Pass By)

    Guide will stop outside Touro Synagogue, the oldest synagogue in North American, where you will learn about the history of the Jews in Newport. IMPORTANT: Touro Synagogue is a separate attraction. Walking tour does not go inside, separate admission is required before or after walking tour.

  • Trinity Church

    Visitors will learn about Trinity Church, built in 1726 by Richard Munday with influences from Christopher Wren.

    5 minutes

  • N/A

    Visitors will learn about the 1708 Vernon House on Clarke Street. During the Revolutionary War, the house served as headquarters for Rochambeau and hosted significant meetings with Washington and Lafayette.

    5 minutes

  • Artillery Company of Newport

    Guide will stop outside the Newport Artillery Company. IMPORTANT: Tour does not include admission into the Artillery Company museum. It is a separate attraction, viewable on weekends, before or after your tour.

    5 minutes

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Additional Info

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Not recommended for travelers with mobility/walking issues.

Free Cancellation

June 16100% refund
June 17No refund

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

  • For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
  • If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
  • Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
  • Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
  • This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
Reviews

4.3

3 reviews

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Reviews by TravelOne travelers

Showing 1-2 of 2 reviews with 5 stars

Very interesting and informative

Published on Oct, 2024

Patsy was a very knowledgeable and enthusiastic tour guide. We learned a lot colonial Newport and would strongly recommend this tour.

Great tour and tour guide

Published on Sep, 2024

Patsy was very knowledgeable and helpful with the history of Newport. The tour lasted about an hour and a half with frequent stops at landmarks that we went back to on our own after the tour. She knew a lot of the history of Newport and the buildings and we were happy with the insight she provided. Learned a lot about the early days of Newport.

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