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Newport Downtown Historic Audio APP Self Guided Smart Phone Tour

4.2(6)Rated 4.2 out of 5 from 6 reviews1 h 15 minFree cancellationBy WalknTours
The Anchor Newport

About this activity

Walk the historic cobblestone streets of Newport's historic downtown, past quaint shops, wharfs, restaurants, and historic landmarks and discover their revolutionary history.

Why choose us?

Tour at your own pace and schedule

Professionally produced, narrated and musically edited immersive experience

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

  • ✓Tour on our Walking Tour app
  • ✓Go at your own pace, anytime. Take the tour 24/7
  • ✓See the sites of historic downtown Newport

Not included

  • ✕No food, drink or entrance tickets this tour is all outside

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.

Good to know

  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation policy

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

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