With events like the annual Virginia International Tattoo (a top event recognized by American Bus Association) which showcases inspirational military music, majestic massed pipes and drums, show-stopping drill team maneuvers and hundreds of international performers! And Harborfest a 44-year-old festival that is the largest, longest-running, free maritime festival in the nation, your groups are sure to have a lasting unique memory. For help planning a student group to Norfolk, Virginia please contact Melissa Hopper.
Mel Hopper
Associate Director of Tour & Travel Email: mhopper@visitnorfolktoday.co m
Guides and itineraries
These curated itineraries are sure to guide you through experiencing our events to the fullest. For more itineraries and questions regarding group travel please contact Mel Hopper.
Blog Experience Military History and Pageantry in Prince William and Norfolk, Virginia Learn More Blog Group Tour Itinerary: 3 Days in Norfolk Learn More Blog Norfolk Harborfest Itinerary for Group Tours Learn More Blog Group Tours through Prince William, Norfolk and Outer Banks Learn More Blog Glass Art Experiences for Group Tours Learn More Blog Norfolk Waterfront Jazz Festival Three-Day Itinerary For Group Tours Learn More Blog Norfolk and Virginia Beach Group Tours Learn More Blog Holiday Experiences in Norfolk, Richmond and Virginia Beach Learn More Blog Group Tours of Norfolk and Portsmouth, Virginia Learn More Blog Wine Experiences in Norfolk, Prince William and Richmond Learn More Blog Holiday Attractions in Norfolk, Virginia Beach and Richmond Learn More Blog Norfolk Holiday Activities for Groups Learn More Blog Five-Day Itinerary to Celebrate Sail 250® Virginia Learn More Blog Group-Friendly Restaurants in Norfolk Learn More
Group Tour Restaurants
Freemason Abbey serves the most delicious She Crab soup, Doumars serves you warm freshly made waffle cones, Stripers has stunning water views of the Elizabeth River and the best part of it all, your large group can dine here without hassle! These restaurants are accommodating to group sizes ranging from 20 people to upwards of 500 people. Contact Mel Hopper for further information at mhopper@visitnorfolktoday.com .
American The Dining Room at Norfolk Waterside Marriott Learn More
RESOURCES Student Group-Friendly Restaurants
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Events
Arts and Entertainment Sunday Dog Day at Botanical Gardens Learn More Arts and Entertainment Secrets of the Sea Learn More Cuisine and Cocktails Ghent Farmers Market Learn More Being On The Water Norfolk Signature Mimosa Brunch Cruise Learn More Arts and Entertainment The Last Battleship Learn More Event A Night on the Town: The Victorian Theater Experience Learn More Arts and Entertainment Bike Nights at the Norfolk Botanical Gardens Learn More Arts and Entertainment Flowing and Flying: A Juried National Exhibition of Waterscapes and Waterbirds Learn More Arts and Entertainment Monday’s are a joke at Maker’s Craft Brewery Learn More Arts and Entertainment Run Your Best Mile Learn More Brewery Events Barbells & Brews at Maker’s Craft Brewery Learn More Arts and Entertainment A Beautiful Noise- The Neil Diamond Musical Learn More Event Ain’t Misbehavin’ The “Fats” Waller Musical Show Learn More Brewery Events Trivia Thursdays at the Bold Mariner Brewing Company Learn More Arts and Entertainment The Darkness at The NorVa Learn More Arts and Entertainment The Black Jacket Symphony presents The Era of Yacht Rock Learn More Arts and Entertainment Miller Lite Hot Country Nights: Celeste Kellogg Learn More Event Live Music Patio Parties at PBR Norfolk Learn More Arts and Entertainment Norfolk After Dark Dance Cruise Learn More Event Pavilion, False Cape, Rockstarkiller at The Annex Learn More Arts and Entertainment East Beach Farmers Market (Weekly) Learn More Arts and Entertainment Silver Screen Saturdays Learn More Arts and Entertainment Black History: A Downtown Norfolk Walking Tour Learn More Event Coastal Virginia Cigar Festival 2025 Learn More Event Micah Spruill at Just Birdies Sports Bar & Simulators Learn More Being On The Water Norfolk Signature Mimosa Brunch Cruise Learn More Arts and Entertainment Pony Bradshaw, Zach Russel at The Annex Learn More Arts and Entertainment Norfolk After Dark Dance Cruise Learn More Being On The Water Norfolk Signature Mimosa Brunch Cruise Learn More Event Ain’t Misbehavin’ The “Fats” Waller Musical Show Learn More Arts and Entertainment Downtown Norfolk Community Garden Power Hour Learn More Arts and Entertainment Downtown Norfolk Community Garden Power Hour Learn More Arts and Entertainment Yoga At Maker’s Craft Brewery Learn More Event Ain’t Misbehavin’ The “Fats” Waller Musical Show Learn More Arts and Entertainment Dave Hill at The Annex Learn More Arts and Entertainment Wednesday Wind Down Learn More Arts and Entertainment Monster Energy Presents: Cash Cobain- Party with Slizzy Learn More Arts and Entertainment Chef’s Table: Great Gatsby Cocktail Dinner Learn More Arts and Entertainment WWE Friday Night SmackDown Learn More Arts and Entertainment Noel Miller: Live! (Late Show) Learn More Arts and Entertainment Full Moon Fever – Virginia’s Tom Petty Tribute Learn More Arts and Entertainment Coaches vs. Cancer Legends Gala Learn More Being On The Water Norfolk Signature Lunch Cruise Learn More Arts and Entertainment Miller Lite Hot Country Nights: Parmalee Learn More Arts and Entertainment Noel Miller: Live! Learn More Arts and Entertainment Sunrise Yoga + Coffee On The River Learn More Event Ain’t Misbehavin’ The “Fats” Waller Musical Show Learn More Event Grey Matter at Just Birdies Sports Bar & Simulators Learn More Arts and Entertainment 5,000-to-1 Gamble: 75th Anniversary of the Battle of Inchon Learn More Arts and Entertainment Audiostrobelight 20 year Anniversary Show at The Annex feat. Dead Friends, Drainlove, Loveghos Learn More Arts and Entertainment Opening Weekend: Tchaikovsky’s Fifth Symphony + Cellist Jan Vogler Learn More Arts and Entertainment OPENING WEEKEND: Tchaikovsky’s Fifth Symphony + Cellist Jan Vogler Learn More Arts and Entertainment The Viscount’s Ball w/ La Primavera Strings Learn More Being On The Water Norfolk Drag Brunch Cruise Learn More Arts and Entertainment Bhav at Sky’s The Limit Yoga NFK Learn More Event Ain’t Misbehavin’ The “Fats” Waller Musical Show Learn More
