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.

Work as a team to solve clues and get out of an escape room
A flexible activity with a variety of times to choose from
Avoid the crowds and enjoy an activity for just your party
Stay hydrated—bottled water is provided

What To Expect

White Horse Tavern

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.
5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Great Friends Meeting House

First, get one thing straight. They were NOT called the Quakers. They were formally known as the Religious Society of Friends. And this is where they gathered, and help to build Newport. Learn about Newports story and Rhode Island’s role in religious freedom, the house was built in 1699.

• Admission Ticket Free

Wanton-Lyman-Hazard House

The tour stops outside the old house and tells the tale of tax collectors and the revolution.
• Admission Ticket Free

Broadway

We will walk down Broadway, with classic shops, and tell the tale of a few pubs.
5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Old Colony House

We will stop outside of the Old Colony House and hear the story it played in the revolution.
• Admission Ticket Free

Touro Synagogue

Hear about the oldest Synagogue in Rhode Island, George Washington’s visit, his letter, and the story of how the Jewish People came to Rhode Island.
• Admission Ticket Free

Eisenhower Street

We will walk by the park and see the statue of Oliver Hazard Perry and hear about the story of the hero of Lake Erie.
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Thames Street

You will walk down cobblestoned Thames street, get a chance to shop at the famous shops, stop in local restaurants and get the best pics.
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Queen Ann Square

We wil stop in the park and you’ll see a church, from the park, and hear it’s story in the revolution, and learn about the sites in the park.
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Bannister’s Wharf

The tour ends at the Anchor at Bannister’s wharf, you’ll hear about some of the best restaurants to eat at, the history of the wharf and anchor.
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Highlight

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Not wheelchair accessible
Service animals allowed
Near public transportation
Most travelers can participate
This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate

Include

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

Exclude

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