Adult Groups

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.com

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.

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

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Group Tour Itinerary: 3 Days in Norfolk

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Virginia International Tattoo

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Norfolk Harborfest Itinerary for Group Tours

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A History Lover’s Guide to Norfolk

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Group Tours through Prince William, Norfolk and Outer Banks

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Glass Art Experiences for Group Tours

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Norfolk Waterfront Jazz Festival Three-Day Itinerary For Group Tours

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Norfolk and Virginia Beach Group Tours

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Unique Group Shopping in Norfolk

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Holiday Experiences in Norfolk, Richmond and Virginia Beach

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Group Tours of Norfolk and Portsmouth, Virginia

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Wine Experiences in Norfolk, Prince William and Richmond

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Holiday Attractions in Norfolk, Virginia Beach and Richmond

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Catered Lunch Options in Norfolk

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Norfolk Holiday Activities for Groups

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Five-Day Itinerary to Celebrate Sail 250® Virginia

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Group-Friendly Restaurants in Norfolk

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City Guide

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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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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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Student 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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Events

May222025

Arts Fishing Club w/ Fox & the Bear at The Annex

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May222025

Zemlinsky Quartet with Olga Kern, piano

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Apr102025
Dec182025

Trivia Thursdays at the Bold Mariner Brewing Company

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May222025

End of the Month Happy Hour at Gather Norfolk!

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May222025

Norfolk Works: The Summer Employment & Career Series

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May152025
Jun262025

Two-Wheel Thursday at Maker’s Craft Brewery

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Apr162025
Oct152025

Bike Nights at the Norfolk Botanical Gardens

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May242025

The Vault – Andy Harris: Little Flowers That Follow Me Everywhere

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Apr192025
May242025

Flourish: An Annual Juried National Exhibition of Floral and Botanical Artworks

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Apr152025
May312025

Membership Swap: Virginia Museum of Contemporary Art

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May222025

Studs and Buds at The Norfolk Botanical Gardens

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Apr042025
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Ghent Farmers Market

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May152025
Aug282025

15th Anniversary Sunsets on the River Summer Concert Series

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May022025
Jun272025

Live Music Patio Series at Just Birdies

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Mar192025
Jun132025

Dinosaurs of Antarctica

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Mar072025
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Carved Couture Exhibition Opening

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Apr112025
Jun272025

Friday Night Live Musci at COVA

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May232025

Cadette Night Owl Party at the Norfolk Botanical Gardens

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May232025

The Drop Featuring Sidepiece

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May022025
May302025

Norfolk After Dark Dance Cruise

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May232025

Of Mice & Men

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May232025

ZooGrooves: Pop Punk Edition

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May232025

Glow Patio Beer Party

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May232025

Motion and Mingle

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May092025
Jun012025

Memphis

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May162025
May302025

New! Garen Artists May Series

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May232025

Patriotic Festival: Old Dominion

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May232025

Sugar We’re Goin Singing – Live Band Emo Nite Karaoke

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May242025

ERT Botanical Bike Tour- Lafayette- Winona

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May032025
May312025

Live Life Fresh Boom Box Ride

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May242025

Patriotic Festival: Riley Green

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May032025
Nov222025

East Beach Farmers Market (Weekly)

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May172025
May312025

Jr Master Gardeners May Series

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May242025

Stuck Down, 2 To a room, Heavy Weight Champs, Rose Milk at The Annex

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May032025
May312025

Norfolk Signature Mimosa Brunch Cruise

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May192025
May262025

East Coast Adventure Ride

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May242025

Botanical Gelli Prints

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May242025

Joe McMurray at Maker’s Craft Brewery

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May242025

New Beer Release Party! “Bitter Ol’ Beach” IPA

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May032025
Aug022025

Storybook Tea Party at the Norfolk Botanical Gardens

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May242025

The Push Book Club: Classics Retold

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May242025

The Psychic: The All-Improvised Journey into the Unknown

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May242025

Rhythm Project Showcase

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May242025

SMINO

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May172025
May242025

Figure Drawing Workshop

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May242025

Meower Shower: A Baby Shower for Kittens!

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May252025

Lil Poppa

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May042025
May252025

Bike Polo Pickup Games

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Jul212024
Jun152025

Industry Night at COVA

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May042025
Nov022025

Tour de ORF

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May252025

Beenie Man featuring Ruff Kutt Krews

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May252025

Patriotic Festival: Jordan Davis

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May252025

High Wire Act: Stand-Up Comedy without a Net

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May182025
May252025

Norfolk Signature Mimosa Brunch Cruise

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May052025
Sep292025

Run Your Best Mile

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May262025

Memorial Day at the Virginia Zoo

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May262025

First Responder Day

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May272025

Norfolk Tides vs. Lehigh Valley

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May132025
May272025

Homeschool Garden Science May Series

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May202025
Aug192025

Kick the Keg at Maker’s Craft Brewery

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May272025

Yoga At Maker’s Craft Brewery

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May272025

Community Dance Workshop with Birmingham Royal Ballet

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May062025
May272025

East Coast Road Rides

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May272025
May282025

Norfolk Public Schools High School Graduation

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May272025

Yoga At Maker’s Craft Brewery

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May072025
Jun252025

Wine Down Wednesday

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May282025

Toddler Time at Nauticus

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May282025

Norfolk Tides vs. Lehigh Valley

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Mar192025
Jun252025

Chris’s Pub Trivia

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May142025
May282025

May Member Exclusive: Tunes for Tots

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May072025
May282025

Super Casual Wednesday Ride

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May292025

Norfolk Tides vs. Lehigh Valley

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May292025

Swamp Dogg

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May302025
Jun282025

Affirm: A Juried National Exhibition of Artworks from the LGBTQIA+ Community

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May302025
May312025

Birmingham Royal Ballet: Black Sabbath – The Ballet

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May302025

PC Duo at COVA Brewing

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May302025

Birmingham Royal Ballet: Black Sabbath – The Ballet

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May302025

Norfolk Tides vs. Lehigh Valley

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May302025

Pride Kickoff at d’Art

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May302025
Jun282025

Gilded: A National Juried Exhibition of Artworks that Incorporate Gilded Elements

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May302025

Suicidal Tendencies

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May312025

The Biz of Local

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May312025

Kidical Mass Bike Ride

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May312025

Beer Fest at Cogans Park

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May312025

Suffolk Public Schools High School Graduation

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May312025

Toddler Time at Nauticus

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May312025

COVA’s Rock the Beer Garden

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May312025

ELSEWHERE: Jo Froxi, Vega, Rayvon, Flood at The Annex

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May312025

World Otter Day

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May312025

Birmingham Royal Ballet: Black Sabbath – The Ballet

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May312025

Birmingham Royal Ballet: Black Sabbath – The Ballet

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May312025

Norfolk Tides vs. Lehigh Valley

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May312025

Spirit Gun, Ward’s Pocket, The Soularites, Oceans

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Jun012025

Wellness in the Garden

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Jun012025

Steve Earle

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Jun012025

Yoga On The Lawn

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Jun012025

Norfolk Tides vs. Lehigh Valley

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Jun012025
Jun082025

Norfolk Signature Mimosa Brunch Cruise

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Jun012025

Wellness in the Garden

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Jun012025

Rene Fleming: Voice of Nature – The Anthropocene

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Jun022025
Nov032025

Barbells & Brews at Maker’s Craft Brewery

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Jun032025

Mayday Parade

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Jun042025
Jun052025

Norfolk Signature Lunch Cruise

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Jun042025

Global Running Day on the ERT!

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Jun062025

Lana Trotovšek, Nina Kotova, János Balázs with Olga Kern

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Jun062025
Jun082025

Norfolk Harborfest

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Jun062025

Norfolk Signature Lunch Cruise

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Jun062025
Jun272025

Norfolk After Dark Dance Cruise

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Jun062025

Film Screening: Saving Private Ryan

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Jun062025

Harborfest Parade of Sail

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