Newport Downtown Historic Audio Tour: Smartphone-Guided Exploration
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4 Ratings
Newport
Embark on a smartphone-guided exploration of Newport's historic downtown. Walk at your own pace, learn about its revolutionary history, and discover charming shops and landmarks.
Duration: 1 hour, 15 minutes
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • 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.

  • 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.

  • Wanton-Lyman-Hazard House - The tour stops outside the old house and tells the tale of tax collectors and the revolution.

  • Broadway - We will walk down Broadway, with classic shops, and tell the tale of a few pubs.

  • Old Colony House - We will stop outside of the Old Colony House and hear the story it played in the revolution.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

What's Included
  • Explore with our Walking Tour app
  • Self-paced: Available 24/7
  • Discover historic downtown Newport
What's Not Included
  • No food, drink or entrance tickets this tour is all outside
Additional Information

Stroll the authentic stone-paved lanes of Newport’s historical downtown, taking in the charming stores, piers, eateries, and significant landmarks, and unveil their ground-breaking past.

What makes us standout?
Explore at your leisure and convenience
Expertly created, narrated, and musically edited immersive journey
Leave the tour group behind and discover on your own.
Our technology makes the guide feel present with you at each footstep.

This historical excursion is guided via smartphone. You head to the first point, initiate the tour, input your experience code from Viator, and press start. Following this, you’re directed through Dallas with detailed instructions.

You’ll gain insights on the city’s colonial past, its contribution to the American Revolution, how it promoted freedom of religion, its legendary dining scenes, and its evolution into an elegant summer retreat in the 19th century.

Don’t forget to bring your camera and comfortable footwear, see you just outside the White Horse Tavern.

Location
White Horse Tavern
Marlborough Street
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.
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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Mod1029
Oct 23, 2023
Very good tour - Lovely, historic town. The directions in the guided walking tour were so easy to follow and we really enjoyed learning about the area.
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John
May 26, 2023
Wished we had stayed - Had not planned to go to Newport on our trip through New England but had some extra time after visiting Hyannis and before we went to Boston. Beautiful town on the water. Drove around and saw White Horse Tavern and drove by some of the mansions (Marble House, The Breakers). Looked like a walkable place. Geez, wished we had made plans to stay a night or two there. Lots of history and looked like a lot has been preserved.
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Jean_g
May 25, 2023
Delightful, informative, got to experience a wide variety of locations we had not been to on other tours - We stopped in a neighborhood we had not seen and enjoyed a lovely latte and breakfast al fresco. We people watched and just savored being in this cute neighborhood
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Larry_j
Oct 26, 2023
Lost in Newport - I prefer a person guided tour over a narrated tour any day. Newport did not have streets signs posted at all streets which made navigation from point to point difficult. Had to use Google maps to find locations.
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