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Newport Downtown Historic Audio APP Self Guided Smart Phone Tour

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Digital
75 minutes
English

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.

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Newport Downtown Historic Audio APP Self Guided Smart Phone Tour

FromAUD $15.07Per Person

What's included in Newport Downtown Historic Audio APP Self Guided Smart Phone Tour

(Subject to Option Inclusions)

Itinerary

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.

Great Friends Meeting House
Pass-by Only

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.

Wanton-Lyman-Hazard House
Pass-by Only

The tour stops outside the old house and tells the tale of tax collectors and the revolution.

Inclusions

  • Tour on our Walking Tour app
  • Go at your own pace, anytime. Take the tour 24/7
  • See the sites of historic downtown Newport
  • No food, drink or entrance tickets this tour is all outside
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

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Pickup and Dropoff

You will make your own way to the meeting points

Meeting Points

  • 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.

End Points

  • Our tour ends at Bannister's wharf, at the Anchor. You'll hear the story of the anchor and the story of how Newport played a key role in the Revolutionary war.

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This is a tiny company, just me (Hi I’m Greg!), and I’m here to help :). If you have questions text 617-991-3269. A copy of your ticket is below. HOW TO TAKE YOUR TOUR *Enter the Experience Code 'newport2780' *We suggest using headphones / earbuds How it works: Step 1: Download the WalknTours app on iPhone or Android. App Store: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/walkntours/id1457662600 Google Play Store: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.app.walkntours Step 2: Register an Account or Login Step 3: Unlock Your Tour Chose Newport as your city Scroll down and find the Newport Historic Revolutionary Walk of Freeddom and click it Click Enter Experience Code Enter the Experience Code 'newport2780' Click apply Step 4: Take the Tour Go to the from of the White Horse Tavern Open the tour and click start experience. Have questions? Email us [email protected] or text 617-991-3269.

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