Newport Historical Society Walking Tours: Rogues & Scoundrels

The Rogues & Scoundrels tour shows where scoundrels lived, pirates profited, and criminals were punished.

Participants must maintain six feet apart from anyone outside of their “quaranteam.” These hour-long walking tours depart from the Colony House, Washington Square, Newport, RI and cost $15 per person, $10 for Newport Historical Society members and active duty military. Tickets must be purchased online at NewportHistoryTours.com; cash payments are not accepted.

All tours follow social distancing guidelines with participants wearing a cloth or medical face mask. Tour groups will not exceed ten participants and visitors will be asked a series of screening questions to ensure the health of everyone attending. For more details visit NewportHistoryTours.org or call the Museum of Newport History & Shop at 401-841-8770.

Additionally, the Museum of Newport History & Shop, located at the foot of Washington Square at 127 Thames Street in the 1763 Brick Market, is available to visit Tuesday through Friday 11:00am-3:00pm and Saturday and Sunday 9:00am-1:00pm. Or you can make a shopping appointment in-store, by Skype call or by phone by calling 401-841-8770.