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PLAN YOUR GROUP TOUR

Big group or small, Norfolk has everything you need to bring your tour plans together.

Adult Groups

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Reunions

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Group-Friendly Restaurants

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Student Group-Friendly Restaurants

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Complimentary Planning

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Group Packages

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Group Tour E-Newsletter

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Group Planning

If you’re a student group looking for team-building activities and exercises or a senior group looking for a relaxing afternoon activity, we have something for you. Learn how to sail on the Elizabeth River, take a glassblowing class, tour the Battleship Wisconsin or take a food tour – the options are truly endless. In Norfolk, you’ll find activities for all group sizes, ages – indoor and outdoor.

The VisitNorfolk Sales Team, is here to help you find the perfect hotel or venue for your next group tour in Norfolk. 

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Hotels

Norfolk offers options for every preference and budget, from downtown high-rise hotels to quaint bed and breakfasts, and everything in between.
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Transportation

Travel to Norfolk by plane, train, car or even by boat! Check out our Transportation page for all the details on getting here, and getting around.
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Visitors Center

As locals ourselves, we will be sure to provide you with the latest and greatest recommendations for the best cuisine, attractions, shopping and tours our city has to offer.
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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.

City Cruises Norfolk

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80/20 Burger Bar

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The Dining Room at Norfolk Waterside Marriott

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456 Fish

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Black Tuna Bar & Grille

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Blue Moon Taphouse

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Events

Every season is event season in Norfolk. See what’s on deck.

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Mosaic Academy Norfolk

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MESSAGE IN A BOTTLE: PICTURING MARITIME CULTURE IN HAMPTON ROADS

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Arsenic and Old Lace

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Les Misérables

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Stretch & Ride at Slow + Steady Bike and Goods

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Cirque de Paris

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Books & Brews Club Meet-Up

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Mosaic Academy Norfolk

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Senior’s Steelpan Class

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An American Abroad: Florence Sloane in Europe, 1920s-1930s

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Summer Market at Afterglow

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Tides Baseball Games 2024

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dollhaus: Reimagining the Domestic Space

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Klassic Doughnut Wednesday’s

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Wednesday Wind Down

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Yoga at Eleanor’s Bookstore

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Trivia Thursdays

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Thursday Open Mic Night

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Crazy DJ Music Bingo

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Conscious Cocktail Lounge on the Elizabeth River Trail

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Downtown Norfolk Active Adults Steelpan Class

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ZooGrooves: The Zoo Eras Tour

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COVA Brewing Co. Presents: Dennis & Brad’s Great Brewery Tour

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Sunrise Yoga + Coffee On The River

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Demons, Knub, Known Bloom

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Friday Night Live Music at COVA

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Common + Pete Rock

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Ghent Farmers Market

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Navy Federal Fam Jam

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Offsite Gallery: “Do You See Me Now?” by Jackie Merritt

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U-Nite: Message in a Bottle – 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea with Dr. Peter Schulman

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All age Steelpan Class

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9/11 MEMORIAL STAIR CLIMB

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East Beach Farmers Market (Weekly)

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Oktoberfest at Benchtop

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Miller Lite Hot Country Nights featuring Eddie Flint

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Miller Lite Hot Country Nights: Eddie Flint

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Grandparents Day in the Garden

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NASHFEST 757

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Norfolk Farmers Market at Locals Marketplace

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Vida Vibrante

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Felt Turtle Workshop

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ODU vs.Virginia Tech

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NSU vs. Hampton

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COVA’s Average Joe’s Cornhole Tournament

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The Nascar Jones Show: Comedy Talk Show

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Slow and Steady Sunday Ride

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Sewing Bee with Melanie

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Sunday Dog Day at Botanical Gardens

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Industry Night at COVA

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Sunday Crush Day @ Hank’s is here!

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Board Game Sunday’s at COVA

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Downtown Norfolk Pub Quiz

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Downtown Norfolk Civic League

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Music Bingo

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STL Run Club

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Tidewater Blues Monday Night Blues Dancing

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Beat the Monday Blues with Brews (and pizza)!

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Run Your Best Mile

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Downtown Norfolk Ramen Night

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Lights Out for Safe Skies

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Prenatal

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Trivia Night Hosted by Beach Trivia

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Spinal Mobility Workshop

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Underoath at NorVa

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Glass After Dark: Visiting Artist Jeff Mack

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Jason Isbell and the 400 Unit

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Visiting Artist Series at Perry Glass Studio

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Yoga at 9th Bay Beach

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Jason Isbell and the 400 Unit

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Ghent Farmers Market

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Promised Ascension: Presented by Antidote Agency & Novice Principles

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Beethoven’s Violin Concerto with Eric & Colin Jacobsen

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Capleton: The Fyah Man Returns

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Member Preview Event

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Hermitage Handmade Festival

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Cocktails and Conversations (Singles Event)

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Streetlight Manifesto at NorVa

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2024 Visiting Artist Series: Jeff Mack Lecture

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Bread Collectors, Shower Cry, Ladada

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The Cofer Cup

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COWBOY BEBOP LIVE PRESENTED BY BEBOP BOUNTY BIG BAND

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9th Annual Hermitage Handmade Festival

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Sunday Night Sound Bath

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Elizabeth River Run 10K

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Herbie Hancock at Chrysler Hall

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“Bat’s on the beach” Paint & Sip

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Hail the Sun

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Yoga At Maker’s Craft Brewery

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Summer Market at Afterglow

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Christone “KINGFISH” Ingram

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Robert DeLong, Atlas Genius at The Annex

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MAMA-Girl! Opening Reception

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The Latest

Check out the latest, and greatest, happenings in the city.

Group-Friendly Restaurants in Norfolk

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Group Tour Itinerary: 3 Days in Norfolk

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A History Lover’s Guide to Norfolk

Norfolk’s history dates back to 1682 when it was first founded. It was settled by an Englishman…
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Group Tours through Prince William, Norfolk and Outer Banks

Virginia and North Carolina are rich with history, from…
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Glass Art Experiences for Group Tours

Norfolk, Virginia is growing in the world of glass art. There are many opportunities to view…
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Norfolk Waterfront Jazz Festival Three-Day Itinerary For Group Tours

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Experience Military History and Pageantry in Prince William and Norfolk, Virginia

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Norfolk and Virginia Beach Group Tours

If you’re searching for a group tour that combines beautiful beaches, fascinating history…
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Guides & Itineraries

Looking for a little help or inspiration? Use Norfolk’s curated city guides and itineraries to get the most out of your time in our city.

Virginia International Tattoo

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City Guide

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