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Newport Walking Food And History Tour

337 Thames St, Newport, RI 02840, USA
Duration

2 hours 30 minutes to 3 hours (approx.)

Tour Type

Daily Tour

Group Size

10 people

Languages

English

Overview

Combine the history of a walking tour with the culture of a food tour on this Newport walking tour. As you make your way to five restaurants featuring top Newport culinary delights, your guide tells you about the city’s from before the American Revolution, through the Gilded Age, and up to the present.

  • Newport food and history walking tour
  • Learn about over 300 years of Newport history
  • Follow your guide on a 1.5-mile (2.4 kilometer) long walk through Newport
  • Five food and drink tastings included—bring your appetite

What To Expect

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Our meeting place which is located in front of the Wave Sculpture, at the corner of America’s Cup Blvd and Memorial Blvd.in the heart of Newport. Following your check in, we give a brief history of the 41 North and the Armory, then continue on to our “Off the Beaten Path” tour. If you have been to Newport many times or if this is your first time, you will experience many new facts and wonderful restaurants along the way.

15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

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The Armory, built in 1894 for the Militia, soon to become the International Sailing Hall of Fame.

10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

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Brown and Howard Wharf, one of the busiest harbors dating back to the 1800’s, today it is still a popular port for luxury yachts.

10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

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Wally’s, Enjoy a fabulous smash burger

20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

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Waite’s Wharf. A view of historical Fort Adams, built between 1837 to 1854 primarily by the Irish Immigrants.

12 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

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Ancient Order of Hibernians, built as a protective agency for the Irish Immigrants, chartered in 1876.

10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

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Knot Norm’s, enjoy a mahi mahi taco, with a pineapple salsa, with a side salad of apples, beets and field greens

25 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

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The Elms Mansion, owned by the Preservation Society, built in 1901 by Edward Berwin. The tour will be in the beautiful gardens behind the mansion where we discuss the Gilded Age.

20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

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International Yacht Restoration School (IYRS), the only accredited school of its type in the country.

10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

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Vieste’s, Enjoy a sampling of homemade Italian appetizers.

15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

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Samuel Whitehorne House, the most historic home in Newport. Built in 1811 following the Revolution.

8 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

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Cold Fusion, 18 varieties of gelato or sorbet to choose from. or Ben & Jerry’s, depends upon availability.

15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Highlights

  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Please advise food allergies and gluten sensativities in the Special Instructions box at time of checkout
  • Stroller accessible
  • Children must be accompanied by an adult
  • Service animals allowed
  • Minimum drinking age is 21 years
  • Near public transportation
  • Infants must sit on laps
  • Infant seats available
  • Most travelers can participate
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 10 travelers

Included/Excluded

  • Local guide
  • Small group walking tour
  • Food and beverages
  • Lunch
  • Bottled water
  • Coffee and/or Tea
  • Alcoholic Beverages
  • The listed price does not include a parking fee, payable at the time of tour check-in

Durations

2 hours 30 minutes to 3 hours (approx.)

Tour's Location

337 Thames St, Newport, RI 02840, USA
from 95 $

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