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Native Newporter Tours

Native Newporter Tours

Native Newporter Tours
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Native Newporter Tours has been providing both private and public, walking and driving, tours of Newport, R.I. since 2004. We are the only Tour company that uses guides who were born and who have lived in Newport their entire lives: Native Newporters! Our signature tour is the "City Tour", a 1-1.5 hour overview of the City, designed to make the best use of your time during your trip. We also have a very popular walking Tour of the famous Cliff Walk. The tours are a blend of history, scenery, and local culture, aimed at individuals and families of all ages. We are open year round with scheduled daily departures from the City's Visitor Center, located near the waterfront area.
Newport, Rhode Island

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4.5
4.5 of 5 bubbles57 reviews
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Jeff R
6 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Oct 2023 • Couples
What a treat it was to be shown around Newport by Dusty Rhodes! We spent a relaxing morning in Dusty’s comfortable Mercedes sedan seeing more sites than I can possibly list in a single review. Our morning was relaxed, informative and entertaining. Dusty loved us, wanting to come back for a longer visit to Newport!
Written October 26, 2023
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Thank you very much for your kind and accurate 😆 review. Please contact me anytime, especially should you return to Newport, and yes I do love you but more as a brother 😀. Stay thirsty my friends and best health! ✌️
Written October 30, 2023
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qct222
Cincinnati, OH3 contributions
4.0 of 5 bubbles
Nov 2011 • Friends
My mother, sister and I visited Newport for the first time in November when the public tours for the area had limited availability, so we booked a private 2-hour tour with Native Newporter Tours. The owner, Peter, picked us up promptly at the designated time, and gave us a wonderful overview of the Newport area. He shared a wealth of information with us which could only come from a native who not only knows the sites, history and significance of the area well, but has experienced the more recent history firsthand. We enjoyed his personal and friendly style along with the convenience and flexibility of a tour just for us.
Written November 13, 2011
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Belated Pete says thanks again! Best health...
Written October 1, 2022
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Sweetie P
5 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Oct 2016 • Couples
Amazing tour guide Peter! The best way to see Newport! The views are spectacular. Peter was very knowledgeable and entertaining.
Written October 7, 2016
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Thanks "Sweetie"...
Written March 22, 2017
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AlRobo
13 contributions
1.0 of 5 bubbles
Jun 2019 • Couples
Lack of communication despite several days trying to book a tour via phone and text was a precursor to the ultimate shun when Peter failed to appear at 8:50 where he told us to be. Heavy rains and cold conditions, according to him, were reason to cancel the tour. Of course he never bothered to contact us and when I called him he said he didn't have me scheduled!
Maybe he had a bad week, but we booked this tour based upon the many five star ratings and needless to say we're extremely disappointed. My only choice was one star... it would have been a Black Hole if I had the option.
Written June 13, 2019
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So sorry and remember you agreed to cancel too. Unfortunately you only had the one day to tour as well. Remember, our Groupons never expire... Best health!
Written June 14, 2019
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James H
Cherry Hills Village, CO4 contributions
1.0 of 5 bubbles
Oct 2019
On 10/17/19 at approximately 12:30PM our cruise ship captain notified us that our ship would not be able to make port in Newport, RI, because of high seas and gale force winds. Our tour was scheduled for 11AM the next morning on 10/18/19, so my calls to this tour operator were placed at 22 hours prior to the scheduled tour. The weather and the timing were out of my control, and yes, I was slightly less than the 24 hour minimum on the cancellation policy, but I was very disappointed that Native Newporter Tours declined my request for a refund of $110. Considering the weather, I very much doubt that he would have been able to book someone else for a walking tour on that day, and I believe that most tour operators given these circumstances would have refunded my purchase price. In addition, I have called several times, hoping to discuss this with Peter, but he as chosen not to return my phone calls.
Written October 25, 2019
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Hi The policy, set by TripAdvisor, is common in the trade. I declined another Tour for your Tour and this help prevents revenue loss. I have issued you full credit toward another Tour. It is part of the aspects of (cruise) travel and a chance we both signed off on. Sorry... Best health, Peter
Written November 8, 2019
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TEKPCL
Troy, Michigan36 contributions
3.0 of 5 bubbles
Oct 2019
We scheduled a tour well in advance for our cruise stop in Newport. Initially, we scheduled for 10:30 a.m., but Peter said he had vehicle problems and couldn't meet until noon. We were ok with that. We waited until 12:30, with several text messages unanswered. Peter finally arrived around 12:35-12:40. The tour was fine.
Written October 19, 2019
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So sorry, but s___ happens, entirely out of my control and better late than cancellation, as "the Tour was fine".
Written November 8, 2019
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Jane P
Knoxville, TN77 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
We found Pete to be very knowledgeable and fun. We loved that he knew not only the history of the city, but added his personal experiences too. He paused to say “Hi!” to locals and had a charming laugh. We got to walk along the Cliff to take pictures which was very enjoyable. We met some local fishermen and got some scoop on what was happening that day. Listen carefully because your guide has a sharp wit! You don’t want to miss any of his jokes! He also helped us take some great photos.
The afternoon was beautiful and we had a fun experience. Book a tour. You will be glad you did.
Written October 15, 2018
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Wow...thanks for the (extrememly accurate) commentary! ha ha ... best heath!
Written October 23, 2018
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Kevin G
Matawan, NJ167 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Sep 2023 • Couples
My wife and I were both glad we booked this tour. It was a fun and informative trip with Peter. It was so much better than being crowded into one of those giant tour buses. We drove to all the points of interest in Newport with and were provided with history and fun facts. The tour actually went longer than the scheduled time and Peter was able to drop us at the Breakers so we could do the tour. When we took the bus back to town, we were even happier we spent the day with Peter.
Written November 11, 2023
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Hi guys, This is so sweet to my ears… Thank you ever so much for your time. It was indeed my pleasure too! Best health…. Peter aka Dusty Rhodes
Written November 12, 2023
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Jeff C
Saint Louis, MO2 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Oct 2023 • Family
Peter was excellent. He is a lifetime resident of Newport and is well networked in the community. His knowledge and dad jokes went a long way to keeping us laughing for the entire tour. I would recommend Peter to anyone wanting an informative tour of the area.
Written November 3, 2023
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Thanks Jeff, I had a fun time too as “no two Tours are ever the same”. Best health to all! Peter, aka Dusty (‘stage name’)
Written November 4, 2023
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Greg S
St. Augustine, FL8 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Peter, aka Dusty Rhodes, was great! He is a native of Newport and knows everyone in town. He knows how to get to the best spots and avoid all the other tourists. Extremely, knowledgeable about the area and very personable. Like touring Newport with your uncle!!
Written October 25, 2023
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Well thank you ‘nephew’ Greg😀 The pleasure was all mine, and with guests like yourselves, it’s more of a career then a job! Best health✌️
Written October 30, 2023
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