EXCURSION: Private
EXCURSION TYPE: Cultural, Scenic, Shopping
FOOD/BEVERAGE: Snacks, Bottled Water Included
ACTIVITY LEVEL: Easy
One of the best ways to see Newport, Rhode Island, this Discover Colonial Newport Walking Tour will take you through the city’s oldest neighborhood, where you’ll discover its hidden architecture and learn about the people who labored here to establish a legacy of liberty.
Expert guides lead participants on a guided walk through the Old Quarter, past many of Newport’s landmark 18th-century sites. Newport’s storied history still thrives in the Old Quarter, and you’ll be able to experience the area’s living history in its galleries, shops, taverns, restaurants, and on the vibrant streets of this timeless arts-and-culture neighborhood. The heart of this city-by-the-sea is packed with museums, places of worship, and other fascinating sites.
In Newport, 17th-century English settlers started a community based on religious toleration, which lead to a thriving, cosmopolitan city. It attracted craftsmen and artists, and citizens with the wherewithal to patronize them. Distinctly American originals, such as Newport’s Goddard-Townsend craftsmen, the finest furniture makers in America, flourished in Newport. In the 19th and 20th centuries, wealthy Americans, along with gifted artists, writers, and architects, made Newport their summer resort during the Gilded Age.
At the end of the tour you will have the opportunity to visit the Newport Historical Society’s Museum and Shop at the Brick Market (please note that there is a suggested donation of $4 US per adult and $2 US per child over the age 5 if you wish to visit the museum). This award-winning institution provides people of all ages an engaging introduction to the area’s rich history and the beauty of its architecture. Glimpse the lives of the people-past and present-who have made Newport one of America’s most historic cities.
• Welcome with fresh flower garlands.
• Meeting and assistance by our representative.
• Entrance fees to the monuments.
• Private guide throughout your journey.
• Covering all main / major monuments and tourist attractions in each city.
• All Transfers, Sightseeing and Overland drive as per the itinerary by private air-conditioned Transport.
• All taxes.
• Domestic and International Flights.
• Personal Expenses.
• Camera / Video Camera Fees.
• Medical Aid.
• Tips.
• Travel Insurance.
• A visa is required and must be obtained prior to your departure from your Country.
• Small deviations in the tour program are sometimes necessary, depending on weather, road conditions, flight schedules and room availability.
• In case the government changes presently applicable taxes, increase in airlines prices, fuel surcharge our rates will need to be adjusted accordingly.
• Sometimes, there is no relevance between the distance and time of travelling, as it depends upon the condition of the roads and congestion of the traffic.
• While every effort will be made to maintain the itinerary, in view of local strikes etc that are beyond our control all schedule and itineraries are subject to last moment changes.
• Clients must be fully insured, as the company cannot accept liability for loss or damage to client’s property, medical emergencies or any other loss suffered by them whilst on tour.
