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Walk the historic cobblestone streets of Newport's historic downtown, past quaint shops, wharfs, restaurants, and historic landmarks and discover their revolutionary history.
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Ditch the tour group and explore on your own.
The technology makes it feel like the guide is next to you every step of the way.
This historic adventure is smart phone guided. You go to the first stop, open the tour, enter your experience code from Viator and press play. From there you are guided turn by turn through Dallas step by step.
You'll learn about the city's colonial history, its role in the American Revolution, how it became a home of freedom of religion, its historic eating spots, and its transformation into a fashionable summer resort in the 19th century.
Grab your camera and your walking shoes, I’ll meet you just outside the white horse tavern.
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
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.
Our tour ends at Bannister's wharf, at the Anchor. You'll hear the story of the anchor and the story of how Newport played a key role in the Revolutionary war.
Itinerary
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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.
5 minutes • Admission ticket free -
(Pass by)
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.
Admission ticket free -
(Pass by)
The tour stops outside the old house and tells the tale of tax collectors and the revolution.
Admission ticket free -
2
We will walk down Broadway, with classic shops, and tell the tale of a few pubs.
5 minutes • Admission ticket free -
(Pass by)
We will stop outside of the Old Colony House and hear the story it played in the revolution.
Admission ticket free -
(Pass by)
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.
Admission ticket free -
3
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.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
4
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.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
5
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.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
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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.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free
Additional info
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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Cancellation Policy
- 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.
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You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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