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
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Events
Arts and Entertainment Live Music Patio Series at Just Birdies Learn More Arts and Entertainment Bike Nights at the Norfolk Botanical Gardens Learn More Arts and Entertainment Five Dollar Thursdays presents: Attack of the Rookies Learn More Arts and Entertainment Sound Phones at Nauticus Learn More Arts and Entertainment Gilded: A National Juried Exhibition of Artworks that Incorporate Gilded Elements Learn More Arts and Entertainment Norfolk Kick Back (June) Learn More Arts and Entertainment Norfolk Tides vs. Nashville Sounds Learn More Arts and Entertainment Naro Summer Kids Series: The Sandlot! Learn More Arts and Entertainment Work from Downtown: Remote Control Learn More Arts and Entertainment Intro to Sketching Workshop with Jenn Hilliard Learn More Arts and Entertainment 15th Anniversary Sunsets on the River Summer Concert Series Learn More Arts and Entertainment June Member Exclusive: Flower Fun Learn More Arts and Entertainment Children’s Museum of VA- Membership Swap Learn More Arts and Entertainment 2025 Norfolk Theatre Festival Learn More Arts and Entertainment Fairy & Gnome Summer Homes Learn More Arts and Entertainment Abandon Ship at Nauticus Learn More Arts and Entertainment d’Art Pottery Camp Learn More Arts and Entertainment Dinosaurs of Antarctica Learn More Arts and Entertainment Carved Couture Exhibition Opening Learn More Brewery Events Trivia Thursdays at the Bold Mariner Brewing Company Learn More Arts and Entertainment Community Engagement Street Team at Hunter’s Square Learn More Arts and Entertainment Affirm: A Juried National Exhibition of Artworks from the LGBTQIA+ Community Learn More Arts and Entertainment Help Build a New Wetland – Norfolk Learn More Arts and Entertainment Two-Wheel Thursday at Maker’s Craft Brewery Learn More Cuisine and Cocktails Ghent Farmers Market Learn More Arts and Entertainment Soul Painting: Getting Out of Your Head & Into Your Heart Learn More Arts and Entertainment Norfolk After Dark Dance Cruise Learn More Being On The Water The State of the Elizabeth River: Tracking Progress from Fish to Oysters Learn More Arts and Entertainment Improv Tales! Wild Stories. Crazy Comedy Learn More Arts and Entertainment Family Twilight Trek-Fireflies Learn More Arts and Entertainment Fun Night Out: Mini Golf Learn More Arts and Entertainment Wish You Were Here: A Solo Exhibition by Derek Munn Learn More Arts and Entertainment Sunrise Yoga + Coffee On The River Learn More Arts and Entertainment Sound Phones at Nauticus Learn More Arts and Entertainment Sunrise Yoga + Coffee On The River Learn More Arts and Entertainment The Last Battleship Learn More Brewery Events Friday Night Live Musci at COVA Learn More Arts and Entertainment Secrets of the Sea Learn More Arts and Entertainment Fake Happy: A Tribute to Paramore Learn More Arts and Entertainment Glitches in Reality Learn More Being On The Water Open Mic Night at Makers Craft Brewery with Vanessa Rodriguez Learn More Arts and Entertainment Smell Like a Sturgeon at Nauticus Learn More Arts and Entertainment Norfolk Tides vs. Nashville Sounds Learn More Arts and Entertainment Pub Science Night: Tracking Health on the Elizabeth River Through Creatures Great and Small Learn More Arts and Entertainment Rope Making at Nauticus Learn More Arts and Entertainment Second Saturday Stand-up Comedy Learn More Arts and Entertainment NEON Art Tour: Honoring Black Artists in Norfolk’s Arts District Learn More Arts and Entertainment Abandon Ship at Nauticus Learn More Arts and Entertainment Church Street Jazz Series Malcolm Jamal Warner Band Learn More Arts and Entertainment The Unusual Suspects: A Wild Murder Mystery Learn More Arts and Entertainment Golden Slippers – Ultimate Diva Showdown Learn More Arts and Entertainment Norfolk Tides vs. Nashville Sounds Learn More Being On The Water Norfolk Signature Mimosa Brunch Cruise Learn More Arts and Entertainment River Life Uncovered: Walking tour with VIMS Learn More Arts and Entertainment Norfolk After Dark Dance Cruise Learn More Being On The Water Norfolk Gospel Lunch Cruise Learn More Arts and Entertainment Virginia Poké Fest Learn More Arts and Entertainment Pride Night- Virginia Zoo Learn More Arts and Entertainment Storybook Tea Party at the Norfolk Botanical Gardens Learn More Arts and Entertainment Aloha to Summer Luau Learn More Arts and Entertainment Second Wind at Nauticus Learn More Arts and Entertainment Penelope Road at The Annex Learn More Arts and Entertainment East Beach Farmers Market (Weekly) Learn More Arts and Entertainment Jr Garden Artists: Father’s Day Mugs Learn More Holiday Grill & Chill Daddy – O! Father’s Day Pairing Flights with Crop Circle Gourmet Learn More Brewery Events Father’s Day Bacon & Rib Fest at Hanks Learn More Being On The Water Father’s Day Signature Brunch Cruise Learn More Sports Norfolk Tides vs. Nashville Sounds Learn More Arts and Entertainment Butterfly Day with the Butterfly Society of Virginia Learn More Arts and Entertainment Second Wind at Nauticus Learn More Arts and Entertainment Father’s Day Dining Cruises Learn More Arts and Entertainment Father’s Day Afternoon Sail Learn More Cuisine and Cocktails Industry Night at COVA Learn More Arts and Entertainment The Push Book Club: Classics Retold Learn More Arts and Entertainment Free Father’s Day Train Rides Learn More Being On The Water Father’s Day Signature Dinner Cruise Learn More Brewery Events Barbells & Brews at Maker’s Craft Brewery Learn More Arts and Entertainment Monday’s are a joke at Maker’s Craft Brewery Learn More Arts and Entertainment Free Mat Pilates Class at Maker’s Craft Brewery Learn More Arts and Entertainment Spend the Summer at Nauticus Learn More Arts and Entertainment Pop-Up Art Show Closing Reception: Expressive Arts for Veterans Learn More Arts and Entertainment Chesapeake Public Schools High School Graduation Learn More Arts and Entertainment Maritime Explorers Summer Camp Learn More Arts and Entertainment Run Your Best Mile Learn More Arts and Entertainment Diva Bleach, 5ever, lolitslea, Ringpop! – Free Hugs Tour 2025 at The Annex! Learn More Arts and Entertainment Drayton Farley at The Annex Learn More Family Friendly NEW! Critter Club June Series Learn More Arts and Entertainment Professional Development Seminar Learn More Arts and Entertainment Kick the Keg at Maker’s Craft Brewery Learn More Arts and Entertainment Boots, Brews & Tunes Fundraiser at Maker’s Craft Brewery Learn More Cuisine and Cocktails Wine Down Wednesday Learn More Cuisine and Cocktails The Art of Wine – Weekly Wine Program Learn More Arts and Entertainment Juneteenth Trivia Night Learn More Being On The Water Bingo Silver Series Cruise Learn More Arts and Entertainment Five Dollar Comedy presents Harold: A Comedy in Three Parts Learn More Arts and Entertainment Topdog/Underdog- Norfolk State University Theater Company Learn More Arts and Entertainment Dinosaurs in the Garden Learn More Arts and Entertainment Latin Night with DJ Xtreme Learn More Family Friendly Wild Tykes at The Virginia Zoo Learn More Arts and Entertainment Volunteer Litter Cleanup Learn More Arts and Entertainment Teacher’s Pet – An Improv Comedy Show Learn More Arts and Entertainment The Jam: Pride-Teenth! Learn More Arts and Entertainment I fight Vampires EP release w/ Warrington, Infinite Bliss, Cosmic Strain, Blvckhndz at The Annex Learn More Arts and Entertainment Pride Block Party: Neon Dreams Learn More Arts and Entertainment First Look at Korea Live Q&A Learn More Brewery Events Norfolk Signature Lunch Cruise Learn More Arts and Entertainment The Watch, Shagwuf, rockstarkiller, Nightwalks, Lil at The Annex Learn More Being On The Water Norfolk Drag Brunch Cruise Learn More Arts and Entertainment Member Mornings at the Virginia Zoo Learn More Arts and Entertainment Fins on the Fantail at Nauticus Learn More Arts and Entertainment Pushing Dragons: An Improvised Dungeons and Dragons Adventure Learn More Arts and Entertainment Unlocking Homeownership, Wealth & Legacy Protection Learn More Arts and Entertainment African American History Tour on the ERT Learn More Arts and Entertainment Member Mornings at the Virginia Zoo Learn More Arts and Entertainment Cam Girl, Lifeline, No Agenda, Drunk Actually at The Annex Learn More Being On The Water Norfolk Signature Mimosa Brunch Cruise Learn More Arts and Entertainment Yoga At Maker’s Craft Brewery Learn More Sports Norfolk Tides vs. Gwinnett Stripers Learn More Arts and Entertainment Yoga At Maker’s Craft Brewery Learn More Sports Norfolk Tides vs. Gwinnett Stripers Learn More Brewery Events Norfolk Signature Lunch Cruise Learn More Arts and Entertainment Toddler Time at Nauticus Learn More Arts and Entertainment Toddler Time at Nauticus Learn More Sports Norfolk Tides vs. Gwinnett Stripers Learn More Arts and Entertainment Film Break Society: Adolescence of Utena (1999) Learn More Arts and Entertainment Member Night – A Look Behind the Scenes Learn More Arts and Entertainment River Star Homes Landscape Design Master Class Learn More Arts and Entertainment Beach Yoga at 9th Bay Street Learn More Arts and Entertainment The Supervillains, JWADI at The Annex Learn More Arts and Entertainment Sal Vulcano Everything’s Fine Tour Learn More Arts and Entertainment In Defense of Art Making: Stories from Women Artists Learn More Arts and Entertainment One Love Fest- A Bob Marley Celebration Learn More Arts and Entertainment Miller Lite Hot Country Nights kicks off with Nashville Nights Band! Learn More Being On The Water Norfolk Signature Lunch Cruise Learn More Arts and Entertainment Sunrise Yoga + Coffee On The River Learn More Arts and Entertainment Beach Floyd LIVE at The Annex Learn More Arts and Entertainment Sunrise Yoga + Coffee On The River Learn More Sports Norfolk Tides vs. Gwinnett Stripers Learn More
