Private tour in Newport Erin E

Pricing Details
Base cost of tour
  • $ 275 USD

Newport and the Slave Trade Tour

Tour #839264
Pricing Details
Base cost of tour

up to 10 people

1 hour 30 minutes

Walking

Party Size:

1

Overview of your Newport tour:

Rhode Island played a significant role in the early Atlantic slave trade. Newport at one point became the epicenter of the trade for all of North America. This walk through the downtown Newport area will highlight the role that Rhode Island played in this dark period of history. The tour will focus on how Newport and RI grew on the profits gained from the institution of slavery, as well as introduce abolitionists from the area and discuss how abolition was achieved in Rhode Island.

Your Newport tour itinerary

This walk will start on Long Wharf on the Newport harbor and visit sites pertaining to this specific history such as: - The Friends Meeting House - Washington Square - Union Congregational Church - Samuel Hopkins House - Isaac Rice House The walk is approximately 1. 5 miles long

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Transportation Details
Type: Walking

This is a walking tour only

What's included
  • Private Guide
What's extra
  • Other: Personal expenses.
  • Public Transportation
  • Food Drinks Snacks
  • Private Transportation
  • Private Transportation With Driver
  • Tickets
  • Accommodation
  • Tastings
  • Equipment
  • Classes Workshop
  • Services
Meeting location

39 America's Cup Avenue, Newport, Rhode Island, 02840 United States

Airport: ,Cruise: ,ByGuide: The best place to meet for this tour is Perrotti Park on America's Cup Ave. https://goo.gl/maps/uYW5CuysyotMspYh9

  • You can request a different meeting location (for example, your hotel) during the checkout process.
Other details
Tour categories

Off The Beaten Path

History

Languages
Fluent

English

Activity level
Light
Accessibility

Kid Friendly

wheelchair Accessible

Book with a 20% deposit!

Size:

up to 10 people

Duration:

1 hour 30 minutes

Transportation:

Walking

Party Size:

1

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$ 275 USD

Book with a 20% deposit!

Size:

up to 10 people

Duration:

1 hour 30 minutes

Transportation:

Walking

Party Size:

1

Select tour date
Select tour start time

View our Cancellation policy

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