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Following a guide in colonial costume during the Tour of the Month, this group surveys the Historic Hill.

Following a guide in colonial costume during the Tour of the Month, this group surveys the Historic Hill.

Guests investigate the Point neighborhood during this Tour of the Month.

Guests investigate the Point neighborhood during this Tour of the Month.

The Common Burying Ground is the focus of the Souls

The Common Burying Ground is the focus of the Souls & Stones tour.

A group gathers at Washington Square to celebrate the 1739 Colony House.

A group gathers at Washington Square to celebrate the 1739 Colony House.

The Holiday Lantern Tour.

The Holiday Lantern Tour.

This Tour of the Month is lead by expert guide Dr. Catherine Zipf.

This Tour of the Month is lead by expert guide Dr. Catherine Zipf.

Stopped outside the White Horse Tavern, this tour group learns about the Nichols family.

Stopped outside the White Horse Tavern, this tour group learns about the Nichols family.

A tour group rests inside the 1699 Great Friends Meeting House.

A tour group rests inside the 1699 Great Friends Meeting House.

A tour stops outside Trinity Church to discuss the building’s architectural significance.

A tour stops outside Trinity Church to discuss the building’s architectural significance.

A little snow doesn’t stop this Winter Festival walking tour.

A little snow doesn’t stop this Winter Festival walking tour.

A tour guide with the Newport Restoration Foundation discusses the history of Washington Square.

A tour guide with the Newport Restoration Foundation discusses the history of Washington Square.

A specialty tour with a costumed guide departs from the Brick Market: Museum

A specialty tour with a costumed guide departs from the Brick Market: Museum & Shop.

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“Had a really fun time on the Holiday Lantern Tour!”
“Fascinating…tour guide was thoroughly knowledge.”
“Great way to learn about the city.”
“Our guide was excellent…highly recommended.”
“Very informative.”

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