Good to know
- Tickets
- Guided tours charge an admission fee; check the official site for current prices
- Time needed
- 30 minutes to one hour
- Best time
- Weekday mornings
- Getting there
- Short walk from downtown Newport; tours start at the Loeb Visitors Center
Itineraries with Touro Synagogue
Touro Synagogue is on day 7
Day 7 of Boston, Portland and Newport in 7 Days
Rosecliff and Fort Adams
How Touro Synagogue fits into a day.- 10:00RosecliffNewport
- 13:00Touro SynagogueNewport
- 16:00Fort Adams State ParkNewport
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Touro Synagogue questions
Is Touro Synagogue open to visitors?
Yes, through paid guided tours on a set schedule, except during religious services and holidays.
What is the history of Touro Synagogue?
It was dedicated in 1763 by Newport's Sephardic Jewish community. It closed for decades after the Revolution and reopened for worship in the 1880s.
Can you visit the cemetery at Touro Synagogue?
The Colonial Jewish Burial Ground is a short walk away on Touro Street. It is usually viewed through its gates.
