Group Tours

Follow in the footsteps of Heiress Doris Duke on a tour through Newport.

Begin at Miss Duke’s oceanfront mansion, Rough Point, located on Newport’s exclusive Bellevue Avenue. A guided tour of one of her favorite homes includes the 2010 special exhibition Doris Duke's Extraordinary Vision: Saving 18th Century Newport.

Stroll through Newport’s historic neighborhoods filled with homes saved by Doris Duke’s preservation efforts. Enjoy a guided walking tour past Colonial homes and learn about Newport’s history on a Newport History Tour.

Learn more about Miss Duke’s passion for collecting antiques with a visit to the Whitehorne House displaying the Doris Duke Collection of 18th Century Newport Furniture. See beautifully handcrafted furniture from the Townsend and Goddard workshops displayed in this furnished Federal-style mansion.

Experience early New England history and buildings on a landscape beautifully preserved by Doris Duke at Prescott Farm in Middletown. Glimpse early American life at the 1812 windmill. Hear about the capture of British General Prescott at this site during the Revolutionary War.

Complete your experience with a stop by the NRF Museum Store, located on lower Thames Street. Bring home a wonderful memento or gift inspired by the life and collections of Doris Duke.

• 2010 Overview of Group Rates
• Rough Point Tours 2010
  • Group tours are available April 8–November 6, Tuesday–Saturday.
  • The first available tour time is 9:00 am and the last is 3:45 pm.
  • $20.00 per person for groups of 12 or more; $25.00 per person for groups of 11 or fewer
  • To schedule a group tour, call Liz Spoden at (401) 846-4152
  • See motorcoach policy.
  • More about Rough Point or buy individual tickets online.
• Whitehorne Tours 2010
  • Group Tours offered year round, but in the off season (Nov – April) there is a minimum charge.
  • Tours last approximately one hour.
  • $12.00 per person for groups of fewer than 10 people
  • $10.00 per person for groups of 10 or more
  • To schedule a group tour, call Liz Spoden at (401) 846-4152
  • More about Whitehorne or buy individual tickets online.
• Prescott Farm Tours 2010
  • Group Tours are available year round any day of the week, although our typical hours of operation are June–September, Tuesday–Saturday, 10:00 am to 3:00 pm
  • Tours last approximately one hour, but can be tailored to meet the groups’ needs
  • Discounts available for groups of 10 or more; Rates vary depending on program chosen and time of year.
  • Contact Lisa Dady, Director of Education and Public Programs, at (401) 324-6090
  • More about Prescott Farm.
• Garden Tours 2010
  • We offer three garden tours: Prescott Farm: Kitchen Gardening in the 18th Century, Whitehorne House: Urban Garden of the Federal Period, and Rough Point: A Landscape History & Garden Tour
  • See them individually, or visit all three gardens for $28 per person
  • To schedule a group tour, call Liz Spoden at (401) 846-4152
  • More about Rough Point's garden
• Special Study Tours 2010
  We also offer a number of special in-depth group tour options.
• Walking Tours 2010
  We also offer a number of walking tours of historic downtown Newport.
• Student and Youth Group Tours 2010
  Various youth programs are offered at different NRF sites.