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Newport Colonial History Walking Tour

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  • Newport
  • Updated November 2, 2026

Explore Newport’s colonial streets, landmarks, and layered history on a flexible, self-guided GPS walking tour with offline audio.

About this tour

Follow Newport’s colonial story on a self-guided walk through streets shaped by maritime trade, religious freedom, and the Atlantic world. This Newport Colonial History Walking Tour takes about 60 minutes and lets you explore at your own pace with GPS directions and offline audio, maps, and geodata.

Begin in Perrotti Park, then trace the harbor town’s history past colonial homes along Thames Street and the White Horse Tavern, dating to the 1670s. Continue to the Great Friends Meeting House, associated with early Quaker abolitionists, and the Colony House, where the Declaration of Independence was read. Along the way, encounter Touro Synagogue, Vernon House, which George Washington visited, and Trinity Church, inspired by Sir Christopher Wren. The route ends at Touro Park’s mysterious stone tower.

Download the app and use the code on your confirmation ticket before you arrive. With lifetime access and offline materials, the Newport Colonial History Walking Tour offers a flexible way to connect the city’s landmarks with the stories behind them. Set your own pace and discover Newport’s past one stop at a time.

Highlights

  • Trace Newport’s colonial past through its historic streets
  • Pass the 1670s White Horse Tavern and colonial homes on Thames Street
  • Discover the Great Friends Meeting House and early Quaker abolitionists
  • See the Colony House, where the Declaration of Independence was read
  • Visit landmarks including Touro Synagogue, Vernon House, and Trinity Church
  • Finish at Touro Park’s mysterious stone tower

What's included

Included

  • Lifetime access to the English tour before and after your booking date
  • Offline access to audio, maps, and geodata
  • Android and iOS app
  • Self-guided GPS tour with flexible pacing
  • Directions to the starting point and automatic tour start

Not included

  • Smartphone and headphones
  • Admission fees not included during the tour
  • Personal expenses
  • Food and drink
  • Transportation

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Important information

  • Install the mobile app and enter the code on your confirmation ticket before arrival
  • Start in Perrotti Park on America’s Cup Avenue, near the fish sculpture in the center of the park
  • Detailed starting-point instructions are available after downloading the app
  • Total tour time includes walking the route and passing attractions
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

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