The building is historic and in the middle of downtown Newport. The docents are quite4 knowledgable about all the history of the Synagogue and how it impacted the stories of helping the slaves. Check the hours before you make the trip More

The Touro Synagogue is a "must-see" for all visitors to Rhode Island. This historic site, still a functioning synagogue, is lovely, peaceful and historically important. Don't miss it. More

By all means, either worship in or visit this synagogue. It is perhaps the most important historical building in Newport. More

Make sure to make an appt. to tour this beautiful synagogue. Our docent was so good in telling us the history of this magnificent historical building and the people who once were members of this synagogue. More

You must visit this Synagogue regardless of your faith. Full of history and just a beautiful house of worship. More

Touro Synagogue is a must see historic sight in Newport regardless of your faith. It is full of history and the oldest Synagogue in the United States. It was also used during the slavery period in Newport as a safe place for slaves as they could seek refuge in a secret area under the Synagogue. It was part of the... More

We had a very informative tour of the synagogue. Because it was a rainy day off season, we were the only two visitors and had a long private tour. My husband is an architect and I worked for a Jewish synagogue for 30 years, so this was particularly interesting for us, but I think any adults would find it interesting.... More

Learned a lot about the history of religious tolerance in Rhode Island and Newport, not to mention Jewish history in colonial period and afterwards. Very nice, short tour with a knowledgeable and interesting guide. More

Take the tour in order to gain admission to the synagogue. If you are unwilling to pay the fee, and are satisfied with just looking at the pictures, the same educational material provided on the tour is available free-of-charge at the visitors' center. The visitors' center offers interactive media and information about the participation of Jews in the early and... More