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 Holiday Experiences in Norfolk, Richmond and Virginia Beach Learn More Blog Norfolk and Virginia Beach Group Tours 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 Experience Military History and Pageantry in Prince William and Norfolk, Virginia Learn More Blog Group Tour Itinerary: 3 Days in Norfolk Learn More Blog Group-Friendly Restaurants in Norfolk 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
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
Event MESSAGE IN A BOTTLE: PICTURING MARITIME CULTURE IN HAMPTON ROADS Learn More Arts and Entertainment Tidewater Blues Monday Night Blues Dancing Learn More Multicultural Downtown Norfolk Civic League Learn More Arts and Entertainment dollhaus: Reimagining the Domestic Space Learn More Arts and Entertainment Vision Board Creations Learn More Arts and Entertainment Beat the Monday Blues with Brews (and pizza)! Learn More Cuisine and Cocktails Ghent Farmers Market Learn More Arts and Entertainment Social Distortion at NorVa Learn More Arts and Entertainment Trivia Night Hosted by Beach Trivia Learn More Arts and Entertainment Klassic Doughnut Wednesday’s Learn More Arts and Entertainment Mosaic Academy Norfolk Learn More Arts and Entertainment Books & Brews Club Meet-Up Learn More Arts and Entertainment DRACULA, A FEMINIST REVENGE FANTASY, REALLY Learn More Arts and Entertainment Mariah the Scientist Learn More Arts and Entertainment The 9th Annual NEON Festival Learn More Arts and Entertainment Thursday Open Mic Night Learn More Arts and Entertainment FREE Film Screening: Lafayette, the Lost Hero Learn More Arts and Entertainment Nauticus After Dark: Mystery at the Museum Learn More Arts and Entertainment MercyMe: Together Again … Again Tour Learn More Arts and Entertainment 2024-25 Season Opener | Adirondack Thunder @ Norfolk Admirals Learn More Arts and Entertainment JOE GATTO LET’S GET INTO IT TOUR Learn More Arts and Entertainment Brad Williams Tour ’24 Learn More Arts and Entertainment Friday Night Live Music at COVA Learn More Cuisine and Cocktails Ghent Farmers Market Learn More Family Friendly Fall Tree and Shrub Plant Sale Learn More Arts and Entertainment Sweeny Todd The Demon Barber of Fleet Street Learn More Arts and Entertainment Together Again…Again Tour Learn More Shopping Norfolk Farmers Market at Locals Marketplace Learn More Arts and Entertainment Haunted Norfolk Tours Learn More Event Town Point Virginia Fall Wine Festival Learn More Arts and Entertainment Adirondack Thunder @ Norfolk Admirals Learn More Arts and Entertainment Stockley Gardens Fall Arts Festival Learn More Family Friendly Ghoul Times Aboard: Spooky Soiree on the Battleship Learn More
Arts and Entertainment All age Steelpan Class Learn More Arts and Entertainment ODU vs.Texas State Learn More Arts and Entertainment Saint-Saëns’ Organ Symphony Learn More Arts and Entertainment East Beach Farmers Market (Weekly) Learn More Arts and Entertainment Sunday Crush Day @ Hank’s is here! Learn More Arts and Entertainment Board Game Sunday’s at COVA Learn More Cuisine and Cocktails Industry Night at COVA Learn More Arts and Entertainment Sewing Bee with Melanie Learn More Arts and Entertainment Sunday Dog Day at Botanical Gardens Learn More Brewery Events Yoga At Maker’s Craft Brewery Learn More Arts and Entertainment Candlelight Yoga With Live Music Learn More Arts and Entertainment ODU vs. Georgia Southern Learn More Arts and Entertainment Masquerade in Ghent: Halloween Street Party & Costume Contest Learn More
Arts and Entertainment Yoga + Wine Tasting Learn More Arts and Entertainment Ladies R&B Kickback Concert Learn More Arts and Entertainment Kishi Bashi with Sweet Loretta Learn More Family Friendly A True Crime Tour in Downtown Norfolk Learn More Arts and Entertainment Haunted Norfolk Tours Learn More Arts and Entertainment Ladies R&B Kickback Concert Learn More Arts and Entertainment Attucks Jazz: Rex Richardson Learn More Arts and Entertainment Norfolk’s Lafayette Bicentennial Ball Learn More Arts and Entertainment Halloween Harvest Festival Learn More
