Dive into history with a
Private Walking Tour
Our Tours
Rogues and Rakes of the Gilded Age
$300
This walk will focus on the characters of Newport who lived in, or frequented, the area during the period of history referred to as The Gilded Age. You'll hear stories of the people who owned the "summer cottages," as well as stories about the staff who made the running of these estates possible, and the architects and artists who designed them. The walk is roughly 1.5 miles long and lasts about 2 hours. As this is a private tour, the length of the walk can be customized to your preferences.
Recommended starting location: Outside Rough Point on Bellevue Ave.
(please be aware there is extremely limited public parking near Bellevue Ave. We recommend taking the #67 trolley or Uber/Lyft)
The Quieter Side of Newport
$300
Step off the beaten path and hear about the history of the downtown Newport area. This walk will leave the busy waterfront district and Thames St. area to highlight the colonial history of Newport and Rhode Island. You will see architecture from the 17th, 18th, and 19th centuries, including buildings visited by George Washington and homes of early abolitionists. Along the way you'll hear stories about the historical figures that helped to shape the Newport that we know today. This walk is approximately 1.5 miles and last about an hour and half to two hours.
Recommended starting location: Perrotti Park on America's Cup Ave.
Providence Highlights Tour
$300
Stroll the beautiful and historic East Side of Providence to learn about Roger Williams and the founding of the city of Providence and the colony of Rhode Island. The walk continues downcity to explore the modern city that Providence has become. The walk is roughly 1.5 miles long and takes about an hour and a half to two hours. Please be advised that there is a very steep hill on the East Side.
Recommended starting location: Providence Visitor Center at 1 Sabin St.
About Us
My name is Erin and I'm a professional tour guide who has been leading tours around the US, UK, and Ireland since 2012. Like many people I arrived at my career via a winding path. After graduating from my master's program, where I studied art history, I questioned where to go next. After years of working in shops I knew I genuinely liked working with people, and a study abroad program I completed infected me with a very serious travel bug. I had thought about teaching, but realized that I enjoy being outdoors too much to be inside all day long and after doing some research, I think I've found my perfect career that allows me to do the things I enjoy most on a daily basis.
I look forward to welcoming you on a walk!
Certified International Tour Manager, International Guide Academy 2012
Master of Arts, Brooklyn College 2012
Bachelor of Science, Emerson College 2004
