Newport Colonial History: A Self-Guided Tour Off the Beaten Path

New1 h 30 minFree cancellationBy VoiceMap Audio Tours

About this activity

Explore Newport, Rhode Island - a colonial powerhouse built on maritime trade and religious freedom on this 60-minute Self-Guided walking tour. Trace how the harbor town once rivaled Boston and New York, revealing stories of dissenters, merchants, and the Atlantic slave trade through its historic streets and architecture.

Highlights include:

• Newport Harbor and Thames Street’s colonial homes

• The White Horse Tavern, dating to the 1670s

• The Great Friends Meeting House and early Quaker abolitionists

• The Colony House, where the Declaration of Independence was read

• Touro Synagogue, a symbol of religious tolerance

• Vernon House, visited by George Washington

• Trinity Church, inspired by Sir Christopher Wren

The tour ends at Touro Park’s mysterious stone tower.

What's included

✓Lifetime access to this tour in English before your booking date and after it
✓Offline access to audio, maps, and geodata
✓App for Android and iOS
✓Flexibility to explore at your own pace with a self-guided GPS tour
✓Directions to the starting point so that when you’re in the right place, the tour will start

Not included

✕Smartphone and headphones
✕Personal expenses for admission fees not included during the tour
✕Food and drink
✕Transportation

Meeting and pickup

The tour begins in Perrotti Park along America's Cup Avenue. Start near the sculpture of the fish in the center of the park. Before arrival, please install the mobile app and use the code provided on your confirmation ticket. Detailed starting point instructions are available after downloading.

Good to know

Suitable for all physical fitness levels
The total tour time includes walking the route and passing by the attractions

Cancellation policy

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

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