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Newport Walking Food And History Tour

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Summary
Experience Details
What You’ll Experience
Where to Meet
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Location
Island
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Duration
2 hours 30 minutes
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Number of Guests
1 - 10 guests
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Language
English
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Savor dishes from five eateries as you explore Newport's rich history. Learn tales of pirates, war, and more on this 2.5-hour walking tour. Meet us by the Wave sculpture and enjoy!

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For each guest that attends this experience, byFood will donate
10 meals

Experience Details

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!

What You Get

Food and beverages
Local guide
Bottled water
The listed price does not include a parking fee, payable at the time of tour check-in

Good To Know

  • Please advise food allergies and gluten sensativities in the Special Instructions box at time of checkout
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Children must be accompanied by an adult

What You’ll Experience

1

Newport

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.
15 minutesAdmission Ticket Free
2

Newport

The Armory, built in 1894 for the Militia, soon to become the International Sailing Hall of Fame.
10 minutesAdmission Ticket Free
3

Newport

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.
10 minutesAdmission Ticket Free
4

Newport

Wally's, Enjoy a fabulous smash burger
20 minutesAdmission Ticket Free
5

Newport

Waite's Wharf. A view of historical Fort Adams, built between 1837 to 1854 primarily by the Irish Immigrants.
12 minutesAdmission Ticket Free
6

Newport

Ancient Order of Hibernians, built as a protective agency for the Irish Immigrants, chartered in 1876.
10 minutesAdmission Ticket Free
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Newport

Knot Norm's, enjoy a mahi mahi taco, with a pineapple salsa, with a side salad of apples, beets and field greens
25 minutesAdmission Ticket Free
8

Newport

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.
20 minutesAdmission Ticket Free
9

Newport

International Yacht Restoration School (IYRS), the only accredited school of its type in the country.
10 minutesAdmission Ticket Free
10

Newport

Vieste's, Enjoy a sampling of homemade Italian appetizers.
15 minutesAdmission Ticket Free
11

Newport

Samuel Whitehorne House, the most historic home in Newport. Built in 1811 following the Revolution.
8 minutesAdmission Ticket Free
12

Newport

Cold Fusion, 18 varieties of gelato or sorbet to choose from. or Ben & Jerry's, depends upon availability.
15 minutesAdmission Ticket Free

Meeting & Pickup

Meeting Point

Surf Club, Thames Street, Newport County Rhode Island, United States, US, 02840

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We will meet you in front of the Wave Sculpture located at the corner of America's Cup Blvd. and Memorial Blvd., Newport, RI, we will have our name tags visible.
End Point

O'Brien's Pub, Thames Street, Newport County Rhode Island, United States, US, 02840

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O'Brien's Pub is located on Thames Street, only a few blocks down from our starting point.

Cancellation Policy

All bookings are final. Once the host confirms the experience, cancellations by the guest will incur a 100% charge.

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For each guest that attends this experience, byFood will donate
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