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 Arts Fishing Club w/ Fox & the Bear at The Annex Learn More Arts and Entertainment Zemlinsky Quartet with Olga Kern, piano Learn More Brewery Events Trivia Thursdays at the Bold Mariner Brewing Company Learn More Arts and Entertainment End of the Month Happy Hour at Gather Norfolk! Learn More Arts and Entertainment Norfolk Works: The Summer Employment & Career Series Learn More Arts and Entertainment Two-Wheel Thursday at Maker’s Craft Brewery Learn More Arts and Entertainment Bike Nights at the Norfolk Botanical Gardens Learn More Arts and Entertainment The Vault – Andy Harris: Little Flowers That Follow Me Everywhere Learn More Arts and Entertainment Flourish: An Annual Juried National Exhibition of Floral and Botanical Artworks Learn More Arts and Entertainment Membership Swap: Virginia Museum of Contemporary Art Learn More Arts and Entertainment Studs and Buds at The Norfolk Botanical Gardens Learn More Cuisine and Cocktails Ghent Farmers Market Learn More Arts and Entertainment 15th Anniversary Sunsets on the River Summer Concert Series Learn More Arts and Entertainment Live Music Patio Series at Just Birdies Learn More Arts and Entertainment Dinosaurs of Antarctica Learn More Arts and Entertainment Carved Couture Exhibition Opening Learn More Brewery Events Friday Night Live Musci at COVA Learn More Arts and Entertainment Cadette Night Owl Party at the Norfolk Botanical Gardens Learn More Arts and Entertainment The Drop Featuring Sidepiece Learn More Arts and Entertainment Norfolk After Dark Dance Cruise Learn More Arts and Entertainment ZooGrooves: Pop Punk Edition Learn More Arts and Entertainment Glow Patio Beer Party Learn More Arts and Entertainment New! Garen Artists May Series Learn More Arts and Entertainment Patriotic Festival: Old Dominion Learn More Arts and Entertainment Sugar We’re Goin Singing – Live Band Emo Nite Karaoke Learn More Arts and Entertainment ERT Botanical Bike Tour- Lafayette- Winona Learn More Arts and Entertainment Live Life Fresh Boom Box Ride Learn More Arts and Entertainment Patriotic Festival: Riley Green Learn More Arts and Entertainment East Beach Farmers Market (Weekly) Learn More Arts and Entertainment Jr Master Gardeners May Series Learn More Arts and Entertainment Stuck Down, 2 To a room, Heavy Weight Champs, Rose Milk at The Annex Learn More Being On The Water Norfolk Signature Mimosa Brunch Cruise Learn More Arts and Entertainment East Coast Adventure Ride Learn More Arts and Entertainment Botanical Gelli Prints Learn More Arts and Entertainment Joe McMurray at Maker’s Craft Brewery Learn More Brewery Events New Beer Release Party! “Bitter Ol’ Beach” IPA Learn More Arts and Entertainment Storybook Tea Party at the Norfolk Botanical Gardens Learn More Arts and Entertainment The Push Book Club: Classics Retold Learn More Arts and Entertainment The Psychic: The All-Improvised Journey into the Unknown Learn More Arts and Entertainment Rhythm Project Showcase Learn More Arts and Entertainment Figure Drawing Workshop Learn More Arts and Entertainment Meower Shower: A Baby Shower for Kittens! Learn More Arts and Entertainment Bike Polo Pickup Games Learn More Cuisine and Cocktails Industry Night at COVA Learn More Arts and Entertainment Beenie Man featuring Ruff Kutt Krews Learn More Arts and Entertainment Patriotic Festival: Jordan Davis Learn More Arts and Entertainment High Wire Act: Stand-Up Comedy without a Net Learn More Being On The Water Norfolk Signature Mimosa Brunch Cruise Learn More Arts and Entertainment Run Your Best Mile Learn More Arts and Entertainment First Responder Day Learn More Arts and Entertainment Norfolk Tides vs. Lehigh Valley Learn More Arts and Entertainment Homeschool Garden Science May Series Learn More Arts and Entertainment Kick the Keg at Maker’s Craft Brewery Learn More Arts and Entertainment Yoga At Maker’s Craft Brewery Learn More Arts and Entertainment Community Dance Workshop with Birmingham Royal Ballet Learn More Arts and Entertainment East Coast Road Rides Learn More Arts and Entertainment Norfolk Public Schools High School Graduation Learn More Arts and Entertainment Yoga At Maker’s Craft Brewery Learn More Cuisine and Cocktails Wine Down Wednesday Learn More Arts and Entertainment Toddler Time at Nauticus Learn More Arts and Entertainment Norfolk Tides vs. Lehigh Valley Learn More Arts and Entertainment May Member Exclusive: Tunes for Tots Learn More Arts and Entertainment Super Casual Wednesday Ride Learn More Arts and Entertainment Norfolk Tides vs. Lehigh Valley Learn More Arts and Entertainment Affirm: A Juried National Exhibition of Artworks from the LGBTQIA+ Community Learn More Arts and Entertainment Birmingham Royal Ballet: Black Sabbath – The Ballet Learn More Arts and Entertainment Birmingham Royal Ballet: Black Sabbath – The Ballet Learn More Arts and Entertainment Norfolk Tides vs. Lehigh Valley Learn More Being On The Water Pride Kickoff at d’Art Learn More Arts and Entertainment Gilded: A National Juried Exhibition of Artworks that Incorporate Gilded Elements Learn More Arts and Entertainment Suicidal Tendencies Learn More Arts and Entertainment Kidical Mass Bike Ride Learn More Arts and Entertainment Beer Fest at Cogans Park Learn More Arts and Entertainment Suffolk Public Schools High School Graduation Learn More Arts and Entertainment COVA’s Rock the Beer Garden Learn More Arts and Entertainment ELSEWHERE: Jo Froxi, Vega, Rayvon, Flood at The Annex Learn More Arts and Entertainment Birmingham Royal Ballet: Black Sabbath – The Ballet Learn More Arts and Entertainment Birmingham Royal Ballet: Black Sabbath – The Ballet Learn More Arts and Entertainment Norfolk Tides vs. Lehigh Valley Learn More Arts and Entertainment Spirit Gun, Ward’s Pocket, The Soularites, Oceans Learn More Arts and Entertainment Wellness in the Garden Learn More Arts and Entertainment Norfolk Tides vs. Lehigh Valley Learn More Being On The Water Norfolk Signature Mimosa Brunch Cruise Learn More Arts and Entertainment Wellness in the Garden Learn More Arts and Entertainment Rene Fleming: Voice of Nature – The Anthropocene Learn More Brewery Events Barbells & Brews at Maker’s Craft Brewery Learn More Being On The Water Norfolk Signature Lunch Cruise Learn More Outdoor Recreation Global Running Day on the ERT! Learn More Event Lana Trotovšek, Nina Kotova, János Balázs with Olga Kern Learn More Being On The Water Norfolk Signature Lunch Cruise Learn More Arts and Entertainment Norfolk After Dark Dance Cruise Learn More Arts and Entertainment Film Screening: Saving Private Ryan Learn More Being On The Water Harborfest Parade of Sail Learn More
