Newport Neighborhood Food Tour

Overview

Discover Newport’s culinary side and let your local guide lead you on this three-hour walking tour through historic neighborhood streets. Explore the evolving diverse culinary landscape of Rhode Island while gaining insight into the history, architecture and cultural components of Newport, Rhode Island. Your tastings will take you to at least 6 diverse local restaurants off-the-beaten-path where the locals go, away from the more touristy areas of the city.

A one-of-a-kind guided food tour for Rhode Island natives and visitors alike.

City: Newport

Tue 19 Nov

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Starting at $89.00

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Tue 19 Nov

Starting at $89.00

Make a reservation

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What's Included

Local guide

Guide sheet & map

3 Alcohol tastings can be added for an additional cost of $15. Contact tour operator to upgrade.

All food tastings

Additional Info

Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Please advise us of any allergies or specific dietary requirements at time of booking.
Please advise all guests in your group to bring cash for guide gratuities, if you enjoy the tour.
Vegetarian options are available, please advise at time of booking if required.
Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately.
Please provide us with each guests name and contact info.
Changing Covid Policies will apply

What To Expect

Old Colony House

Learn the history made here

Great Friends Meeting House

The early history, architecture and significance to Newport

Brick Market Place

Brief history and intro.

Jane Pickens Theater

Short history

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Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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Reviews (382)

jdexterganek

Jul 2018

My family and I thoroughly enjoyed the tour but felt there could have been more samples at some of the restaurants. We took a food tour in Montreal and felt the sample size was better. That being said, our guide, Sara, was fantastic! She recounted the history about the sites we visited by telling memorable stories that gave you a feeling for how Newport developed. The others in our group of 8 had similar compliments for her at the end of our tour. The restaurants and bakery we visited were well chosen and showcased a variety of cuisines using locally sourced produce, which is a strength of these tours. Our first stop at Mission featured a delicious homemade hot dog with crispy, delicious fries. (Don't forget to serve malt vinegar for the native RIers.) Our last stop, Stoneacre Brassierie, also served excellent samples of their food, including seafood salad, beet salad, and truffle. One of the employees, shared some of the interesting history and plans for Stoneacre with our group. I would definitely return to this restaurant when I am in Newport again. I also tip my hat to the delicious Irish soda bread with cinnamon butter at the Mad Hatter bakery. The food experience at the other restaurants we visited could have been improved by a second small sample of a different type of food.

Eric W

Jul 2018

I've done many food tours, but this was one of my favorites. The portions were enough to get a good taste, but not so much that I left feeling overstuffed. One of the best parts was the stops around the city to talk about the history of the buildings and politics (and scandals) of the town. Sara, being a history teacher, was born for this role. I highly recommend this tour. You won't be disappointed, especially if the weather is perfect, which it was for us.

Micah H

Jul 2018

We recently visited New England for the first time. Of all the things we did there, the Newport Neighborhood Food Tour was our very favorite! I'm a bit of a tightwad, so I balked at the price tag. However, my wife's enthusiasm was enough to convince me to try it. I'm really glad we did! The price was a little steep, but we got to enjoy some of the very best food we've ever tasted. We also enjoyed the easy walking tour of historic downtown Newport, led by a very friendly and knowledgeable tour guide. I got the "adult" ticket, which allowed me to taste alcoholic beverages at several places on the tour. While the drinks were fine, I'm not sure I'd have them again. The food was tasty and filling enough that I didn't really think the drinks were necessary. We didn't know anyone else on the tour, but everyone was so friendly that we were chatting and having a great time with them all by the end of the afternoon. We also had some really interesting new knowledge about Newport, as well as some unforgettably delicious experiences with the local cuisine. So, to any other tightwad husbands/boyfriends out there: Do this. You won't regret it.