Newport Walking Food And History Tour
Description
Enjoy delightful food from five restaurants while strolling the historic streets of Newport, Rhode Island! Our tour begins in front of the Wave sculpture on the corner of America's Cup Ave. and Memorial Blvd.. We will talk about Newport's infamous pirates, Revolutionary War armies, the Gilded Age of mansions and industrialists, the Irish American heritage up to and including the condominium boom. Our tour will last 2.5 hours and will cover approximately 1.75 miles. Bring your appetites, you will not be disappointed!
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Itinerary
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.
The Armory, built in 1894 for the Militia, soon to become the International Sailing Hall of Fame.
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.
Wally's, Enjoy a fabulous smash burger
Waite's Wharf. A view of historical Fort Adams, built between 1837 to 1854 primarily by the Irish Immigrants.
Ancient Order of Hibernians, built as a protective agency for the Irish Immigrants, chartered in 1876.
Knot Norm's, enjoy a mahi mahi taco, with a pineapple salsa, with a side salad of apples, beets and field greens
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.
International Yacht Restoration School (IYRS), the only accredited school of its type in the country.
Vieste's, Enjoy a sampling of homemade Italian appetizers.
Samuel Whitehorne House, the most historic home in Newport. Built in 1811 following the Revolution.
Cold Fusion, 18 varieties of gelato or sorbet to choose from. or Ben & Jerry's, depends upon availability.
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Important Information
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Please advise food allergies and gluten sensativities in the Special Instructions box at time of checkout
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- Minimum drinking age is 21 years
Reviews(391)
We had a large group of 16 for the walking food tour. Our guide Angel was knowledgeable and funny. We went to about 5 or 6 restaurants which offered the right amount of food. I left feeling like I had eaten but not feeling uncomfortably full. We got the drinks package as well which was fun. Our group was fun and cohesive, with everyone following the rules and respectful of the speakers. The food was a good variety. We like to do a food tour in a new city to get the lay of the land, and insider information.
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What a lovely way to spend the midday. Our tour guide, Tom, has a long personal history in and clear love for Newport. Even so, in building this tour, he worked with a historian to provide larger context for the space. It never felt like a lecture, though, but rather an old friend sharing stories. And of course the food choices were A+. Starting with Rhode Island clam chowder, and understanding how it differs (just a little) from the New England style, each bite was delicious. The local spots were proud to show off their food and happy to give Tom a hearty handshake and all of us on the tour a very warm welcome to their hometown. What a terrific way to kick off my first time visiting Newport.
Kat, thank you very much, it was my pleasure to show off our little City by the Sea. Best regards, Tom
Our guide, Susan was very personable and knowledgeable. We visited a variety of locations and restaurants. Be prepared for full meals at each stop!
Thank you, it was a pleasure meeting you. Best regards, Susan
The tour took an entire 3 hours. The guide was pleasant and knowledgeable. Food was great. The weather was the only thing to put a damper on it.
Thank you, and thank you for weathering the rain with us! Best regards, Tom and Susan
Our tour guide, Tom, gave us a fascinating history of Newport that was both engaging and informative. Also, the food on the tour was excellent. We had a great time and would highly recommend this tour
Thank you and we appreciate that you took the time to let us know that you enjoyed our tour. Best regards, Tom
The owner and our Guide was Tom, he was friendly, informative and well connected with all of the restaurants/food stops on the tour. Nearly 3 hours and tons of delicious foods to enjoy on the well paced walk through Newport. My wife & I have enjoyed many food tours in the US and Europe, this was one of our most favorite. A good value and great time!
Thank you, we take a lot of pride in our tours and appreciate your feedback. Enjoy your summer. Best regards, Tom
This tour was a fascinating and tasty way to spend 3 hours in the middle of the day. Our guide Susan had lots of interesting tidbits of info about the industries that helped Newport grow like it did. The food was great: 5 separate stops including clam chowder, chicken sandwiches, ravioli, and pastries. I highly recommend if it's your first time in Newport.
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We had a great time on the Newport Foodies tour. Tom was very informative about the history of Newport. The food was great! We especially loved Vieste! Ending at O’Briens for a drink was perfect!
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Plenty of interesting historical information paired with plenty of tasty foods. What more could one ask for? We had a great time on our tour and would recommend it for anyone.
Thank you, we enjoy showing off our beautiful city and restaurants.
Enjoyed tour with Tom. Lots of good food, some drinks and history of Newport mixed together. Enjoyed going to a different part of Newport
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