Newport Colonial History: A Self-Guided Tour Off the Beaten Path
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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.
Departure Point
- 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.
Return Details
- The tour ends in Touro Park, by the Newport Windmill Tower.
Duration
1 hour - 1 hour and 30 minutes
Languages Available
- Audio guide - English
- Printed guide - English
Points of Interest
Stop At: Cardines Field
20 Americas Cup Ave, Newport, Rhode Island
Pass by one of the oldest stadiums in the country, dating back to at least 1893, once called Basin Field, the water basin used by the railroad for their steam locomotives
Duration: Not Available
Stop At: Great Friends Meeting House
21 Farewell St, Newport, Rhode Island
Pass by one of the oldest buildings in Newport, dating back to the late 1600s, historically the meeting house for the Quaker community of colonial Newport.
Duration: Not Available
Stop At: White Horse Tavern
26 Marlborough Street, Newport, RI 02840
Stroll by and learn how this former general assembly house and criminal court became a tavern, run by a notorious pirate. Personal expenses for admission fees not included during the tour.
Duration: Not Available
Stop At: Touro Synagogue National Historic Site
52 Spring St, Newport, Rhode Island
Catch a glimpse of North America's oldest synagogue, a stunning example of Georgian architecture. Built by Sephardic Jews fleeing persecution, it features elegant columns and hidden escape routes.
Duration: Not Available
Stop At: Vernon House
46 Clarke Street, Newport, RI 02840
Pass by this elegant Georgian mansion that served as French General Rochambeau's headquarters during the Revolutionary War and how it ended up in the National Historic Register thanks to its vital role in America's fight for independence.
Duration: Not Available
Stop At: Trinity Church, Newport
1 Queen Anne Square, Newport, RI 02840
Witness a masterpiece of colonial architecture, featuring a distinctive white spire visible across Newport, with its organ and Bible donated by Queen Anne. Personal expenses for admission fees not included during the tour.
Duration: Not Available
Stop At: 2 Corne St
2 Corne Street, Newport, RI 02840
Pass by the iconic home of the Italian artist who introduced tomatoes to America around 1800.
Duration: Not Available
Stop At: Touro Park
5 Touro Park Street West, Newport, RI 02840
Stroll through the charming Victorian-era green space, home to the mysterious Newport Tower of which's origins spark endless debate—Viking ruin or colonial windmill?
Duration: Not Available
Additional Information
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- The total tour time includes walking the route and passing by the attractions
- 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
Exclusions
- Smartphone and headphones
- Personal expenses for admission fees not included during the tour
- Food and drink
- Transportation
Redemption Instructions
VOICEMAP CODE
───
Please check your email at the address you provided when you made this booking.
You've been sent an eight character code you'll need to redeem your tour.
This code can be used by every member of your party. If you've booked for three people, for example, three people can download this tour using the same code.
DOWNLOAD INSTRUCTIONS
───
Once you've received your code, please follow these steps:
Install the VoiceMap Audio Tours mobile app
Create an account
Select Tour Codes from the menu, then select Enter Codes
Enter your code then select Download Now
PLEASE NOTE
───
You can download the tour at any time, before or after your booking date. It’s best to download the tour before you set off for the starting point.
This tour follows a set route and includes turn-by-turn directions. It works best if you start it in the right place and follow the directions from one location to the next.
When the download completes, you’ll see a screen with a photo of the starting point and directions to it. The red start button will become active when you are at the starting point.
Remember to bring your own headphones, unless you have booked a driving tour.
SUPPORT
───
For technical support and other queries, please email support@voicemap.me
Voucher Info
Mobile or paper ticket accepted
The tour identified in this promotion is made available through Viator. Groupon is not affiliated with or sponsored by the VoiceMap Audio Tours in connection with this deal. Please contact Groupon customer service for all inquiries related to this offer. Inquiries placed to Viator will be directed back to Groupon.
This offer is not eligible for promo codes.
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.
Departure Point
- 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.
Return Details
- The tour ends in Touro Park, by the Newport Windmill Tower.
Duration
1 hour - 1 hour and 30 minutes
Languages Available
- Audio guide - English
- Printed guide - English
Points of Interest
Stop At: Cardines Field
20 Americas Cup Ave, Newport, Rhode Island
Pass by one of the oldest stadiums in the country, dating back to at least 1893, once called Basin Field, the water basin used by the railroad for their steam locomotives
Duration: Not Available
Stop At: Great Friends Meeting House
21 Farewell St, Newport, Rhode Island
Pass by one of the oldest buildings in Newport, dating back to the late 1600s, historically the meeting house for the Quaker community of colonial Newport.
Duration: Not Available
Stop At: White Horse Tavern
26 Marlborough Street, Newport, RI 02840
Stroll by and learn how this former general assembly house and criminal court became a tavern, run by a notorious pirate. Personal expenses for admission fees not included during the tour.
Duration: Not Available
Stop At: Touro Synagogue National Historic Site
52 Spring St, Newport, Rhode Island
Catch a glimpse of North America's oldest synagogue, a stunning example of Georgian architecture. Built by Sephardic Jews fleeing persecution, it features elegant columns and hidden escape routes.
Duration: Not Available
Stop At: Vernon House
46 Clarke Street, Newport, RI 02840
Pass by this elegant Georgian mansion that served as French General Rochambeau's headquarters during the Revolutionary War and how it ended up in the National Historic Register thanks to its vital role in America's fight for independence.
Duration: Not Available
Stop At: Trinity Church, Newport
1 Queen Anne Square, Newport, RI 02840
Witness a masterpiece of colonial architecture, featuring a distinctive white spire visible across Newport, with its organ and Bible donated by Queen Anne. Personal expenses for admission fees not included during the tour.
Duration: Not Available
Stop At: 2 Corne St
2 Corne Street, Newport, RI 02840
Pass by the iconic home of the Italian artist who introduced tomatoes to America around 1800.
Duration: Not Available
Stop At: Touro Park
5 Touro Park Street West, Newport, RI 02840
Stroll through the charming Victorian-era green space, home to the mysterious Newport Tower of which's origins spark endless debate—Viking ruin or colonial windmill?
Duration: Not Available
Additional Information
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- The total tour time includes walking the route and passing by the attractions
- 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
Exclusions
- Smartphone and headphones
- Personal expenses for admission fees not included during the tour
- Food and drink
- Transportation
Redemption Instructions
VOICEMAP CODE
───
Please check your email at the address you provided when you made this booking.
You've been sent an eight character code you'll need to redeem your tour.
This code can be used by every member of your party. If you've booked for three people, for example, three people can download this tour using the same code.
DOWNLOAD INSTRUCTIONS
───
Once you've received your code, please follow these steps:
Install the VoiceMap Audio Tours mobile app
Create an account
Select Tour Codes from the menu, then select Enter Codes
Enter your code then select Download Now
PLEASE NOTE
───
You can download the tour at any time, before or after your booking date. It’s best to download the tour before you set off for the starting point.
This tour follows a set route and includes turn-by-turn directions. It works best if you start it in the right place and follow the directions from one location to the next.
When the download completes, you’ll see a screen with a photo of the starting point and directions to it. The red start button will become active when you are at the starting point.
Remember to bring your own headphones, unless you have booked a driving tour.
SUPPORT
───
For technical support and other queries, please email support@voicemap.me
Voucher Info
Mobile or paper ticket accepted
The tour identified in this promotion is made available through Viator. Groupon is not affiliated with or sponsored by the VoiceMap Audio Tours in connection with this deal. Please contact Groupon customer service for all inquiries related to this offer. Inquiries placed to Viator will be directed back to Groupon.
This offer is not eligible for promo codes.
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