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Newport Neighborhood Food Tour

4.9 (648 Viator reviews) 3 hrs 15 min Newport area

Newport Neighborhood Food Tour
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About this activity

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 5-6 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.

Itinerary

  1. Stop 1 · 15 min

    One of the most beautiful restaurants in Newport! We will enjoy some amuse-bouche featuring seasonal offerings from local farms.

  2. Old Colony House · 3 min

    Learn the history made here

  3. Great Friends Meeting House · 2 min

    The early history, architecture and significance to Newport

  4. Brick Market Place · pass by

    Brief history and intro.

  5. Stop 5 · 15 min

    Mother was recently named one of the best Pizzerias in the USA by the Italian publication 50 Top Pizza for the third year in a row. Named after the starter or "Mother" used in sourdough baking, all dough is fermented is the pizza which is made from naturally fermented dough using local stone ground flour and baked in a Marra Forni Neapolitan-style pizza oven. All pizzas use the freshest toppings for the most creative upscale pizzas around.

  6. Stop 6 · 15 min

    You won’t find any traditional ramen at Yagi Noodles. Chef Basil Yu expertly blends Japanese and Chinese techniques to create a unique, American ramen-focused menu using local fresh ingredients.

  7. Stop 7 · 15 min

    Award winning Newport Chowder.

What's included

  • Local guide
  • 3 Alcohol tastings can be added for an additional cost. Contact tour operator to upgrade.
  • All food tastings

Not included

  • Alcoholic drinks unless alcohol included tickets were purchased.
  • Gratuities

Meeting point

Everyone meets at the meeting point.

We will meet at the intersection of Marlborough St and Dr. Marcus Wheatland Blvd. in front of the Great Friends Meeting House. You will see a community garden alongMarlborough St. and we are to the right it.

End point: We sometimes end in Long Wharf Mall.

Good to know

  • 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

Cancellation policy

All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.

Reviews

4.9/5

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Distances are straight-line from the activity's center of Newport (Viator lists this tour under Newport; it has no meeting-point coordinates).