Private Downtown Newport Walking Tour
Overview
This walk will acquaint you with the layout of Newport while telling the story of how it became what it is now. As a private tour, you can customize what you would like to see or not see, but generally we start along the harbor- Newport's reason for existence- and then make our way through town along some of the more off-the-beaten paths. You'll hear how Newport went from being one of the most thriving and active Colonial cities to the getaway for 19th century Industrialists to the beautiful spot it is today.
While the original design of this tour is not particularly wheelchair friendly, it can easily be adapted to suit your needs. Please let us know if you have mobility concerns when booking your tour.
What's Included
- Guiding services
Meeting Location
39 America's Cup Avenue
Newport, RI 02840, USA
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
5 Touro Park Street West
Newport, RI 02840, USA
As these are private tours, the route can be altered according to your convenience, or I'd be happy to accompany you or give directions to your next destination after the tour.
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Great Friends Meeting House (pass by)
Thames Street (pass by)
Touro Synagogue National Historic Site (pass by)
Trinity Episcopal Church (pass by)
The Old Stone Mill (pass by)
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
- Service animals allowed
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
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Frequently Asked Questions (8)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from Cool Shore Excursions customers.
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- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (EST).
- guiding services.
This tour requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
Apr 2025There is no minimum age for this tour, so bring your wee one along for an adventure..
Apr 2025If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.
Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Private Downtown Newport Walking Tour is as follows:
- Service animals allowed
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Private Downtown Newport Walking Tour will be included in your confirmation email from Cool Shore Excursions. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.
Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.
If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.
Oct 2026What's Included
- Guiding services
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
- Service animals allowed
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
