Touro Synagogue - Newport Sightseeing

  • 85 Touro Street
    Newport, RI 02840
  • +1 401 847 4794
  • www.tourosynagogue.org
Admission:
Free
Open Dates:
Guided tours on the 1/2 hr: early July-early Sept., Sun.-Fri. 10-5; late May-early July and early Sept.-Oct., weekdays 1-3, Sun. 1-3; Nov.-late May, Fri. 1PMtour only, Sun. 11-3. Services: 1 in morning and 1 in evening, call for times
Open Hours:
July 1 to Labor Day Sun-Fri 10am-5pm; Labor Day to June 30 Sun 11am-3pm, Mon-Fri 1-3pm; Nov 1-Apr 30 Sun 11am-3pm, Mon-Fri at 1pm (groups of 10 or more by appointment only). Guided tours only, beginning every half-hour; call for the current schedule
Touro Synagogue
85 Touro Street
Newport, RI 02840
Amenities
  • Wheelchair Accessible
Description
  • Dedicated in 1762, this is the oldest synagogue ... more on TripAdvisor
  • ... must be cleaned up after on the grounds. Dogs are not allowed in buildings. Touro Synagogue, dedicated in 1762, is the oldest synagogue in the United States ... more on DogFriendly.com
  • ... be on leash and must be cleaned up after on the grounds. Dogs are not allowed in buildings. Touro Synagogue, dedicated in 1762, is the oldest synagogue in ... more on DogFriendly.com
  • The oldest existing synagogue in the United States dates from 1763. A Sephardic Jewish community, largely ... more on Frommers
  • ... the oldest Synagogue in the United States, built in 1763 by Sephardic Orthodox Congregation Jeshuat Israel. Inside see a letter from President George Washington to the congregation dated 1790 and documenting ... more on Weather.com
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4.0
Oldest U.S. Synagogue

(Jun 10, 2006)

... synagogue in America. It is filled with Jewish history and a great example of religious freedom in Rhode Island when it was founded in the 1760s. Tours are offered every day but Saturday--check the time because it changes with the ... Pnemiller, a user of Tripadvisor. Reviews from TripAdvisor

Directions

From Newport, RI - Head southwest on Broadway toward Spring St, Continue on Washington Square, Sharp left at Touro St.

Spring St

Web Resources
  • www.tourosynagogue.org
  • http://www.anaheimoc.org
  • http://www.bostonusa.com