During our Canada / New England cruise, we booked the food tour as an alternative to the ship's tour excursions, which were primarily focused on mansion tours. We're very happy with our choice. The Rhode Island Red Food Tour allowed us to stop at five different restaurants (a sixth was out of commission on our day), with one delicious - and usually unique - course at each stop. In addition, an historical tour was mixed in between the stops, giving us a great overview - and interesting anecdotes - of Newport's colonial heritage. Everyone in my group of seven enjoyed themselves greatly - and ate well! A wonderful way to spend the early afternoon and get introduced to Newport.