Newport Historic District Walking Tour
Discover the colonial charms of Newport on this 90-minute guided walking tour of the Historic District, a National Historic Landmark.
Once a small agricultural outpost, Newport exploded into one of America’s leading seaports in the 1700s. Your guide will take you through its cobblestone streets to see sites like the 245-year-old Brick Market, Old Colony House, and the White Horse Tavern, America's oldest continually operating restaurant. Pass by the 314-year-old Quaker Meeting House and Touro Synagogue, the country's oldest acting synagogue, plus Trinity Church and Queen Anne Square.
Shore Thing Highlights
Stroll through downtown Newport, Rhode Island, a vibrant harbor town settled by English colonials in 1639
Get the scoop on this rich historic area — which contains over 200 homes and public buildings from the 17th and 18th centuries — from your local guide
Stop for photos of Newport's many places of worship, a legacy of the colonial city's reputation as a place to freely practice religion
Need to know
Sailors in wheelchairs or with limited mobility should not select this Shore Thing
Sailors must be able to walk approximately 1.5 miles over even and cobblestone streets with steps and stand for extended periods
Weather can vary throughout the day; layers are recommended as well as a rain jacket
The order of sites visited may vary
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