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Newport Neighborhood Food Tour: Thames Street & the Wharves

Taste your way through Newport's most storied foodie streets — craft chowder, lobster rolls, artisan cheeses, and local craft beer — on a curated walking food tour through the historic wharf district. The most delicious way to know a port.

What to expect

Your local expert guide leads you along cobblestoned Thames Street and through the historic wharves, stopping at Newport's best independent purveyors. Taste New England clam chowder made from scratch, fresh-shucked local oysters, a legendary Rhode Island-style lobster roll, and artisan sweets from a family-run confectionery. Each stop comes with a layer of neighborhood history — the rum trade, the colonial merchant class, and the whaling legacy that shaped this city. Groups are kept intimate for a convivial, unhurried pace.

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Newport History Tours
USD 25 per person (standard walking tour); private food tour from approx. USD 50 per person (USD 250 minimum)
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Good to know

Thames Street is a 5–10 minute walk from the Perrotti Park tender landing. Tours run approximately 2–2.5 hours. Private tours require a minimum of 5 guests and USD 250 minimum charge. Book tickets directly through the Newport History Tours website. Come hungry — portions are generous across 6–8 stops.

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Luxury cruises that call at Newport — book through us, the fare is identical and your concierge stays on your side.

Azamara · Azamara Quest
18 nights · calls at Newport
from $5,439
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Oceania · Oceania Sirena
12 nights · calls at Newport
from $5,449
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Oceania · Oceania Vista
11 nights · calls at Newport
from $5,949
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Seabourn · Seabourn Quest
12 nights · calls at Newport
from $6,119
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