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
Cuisine and Cocktails Valentine’s Day Dinner- Mermaid Winery Learn More Arts and Entertainment MAMA-Girl! Retrospective Exhibit Learn More Arts and Entertainment A Valentine’s Date Night at the Push Comedy Theater Learn More Arts and Entertainment Valentine’s Day Dinner at The Veil Learn More Arts and Entertainment Valentine’s Day Promo Learn More Arts and Entertainment Valentine’s Signature Dinner Cruise Learn More Arts and Entertainment My Bloody Valentine Drag Extravaganza Learn More Arts and Entertainment 2025 Diversity Gallery at Norfolk Botanical Garden Learn More Cuisine and Cocktails Valentine’s Day Dinner Learn More Arts and Entertainment Valentine’s Singles Mixer Learn More Arts and Entertainment Valentine’s Day Happy Hour Around The Firepits Learn More Arts and Entertainment Sid & Nancy Valentine’s Day at Naro Learn More Arts and Entertainment Computer Love feat DAF, INFINITE PEACE, RYLO, DJSUPLADIES aka BUGMAN Learn More Arts and Entertainment IN THE RED & BROWN WATER Learn More Perfect Dates Facials, Stretch, & Yoga – Valentine’s Day Learn More Arts and Entertainment Galantines Market at The Veil Learn More Arts and Entertainment NOICE 2025! NFK’s Indie Comics Expo Learn More Arts and Entertainment Finding Your Path in Abstract Painting with Kym Long-Wallace Learn More Arts and Entertainment Galentine’s Day Spa Party Learn More Arts and Entertainment February Discovery Day- African American Scientists & Inventors Day Learn More Brewery Events Galentine’s Drag Show at Makers Craft Brewery Learn More Arts and Entertainment Pop Topic Presents – For the Girls at the Rock Show Vol. 2 – EMO 4 EVER Learn More Arts and Entertainment Kenny and Luke’s Country Beach Party Learn More Arts and Entertainment Church Street Jazz Series Paula Atherton Learn More Arts and Entertainment Digital Camera Basics Bootcamp Learn More Arts and Entertainment Galantines Gala Market at COVA Learn More Cuisine and Cocktails Industry Night at COVA Learn More Cuisine and Cocktails Industry Night at COVA Learn More Arts and Entertainment Tidewater Blues Monday Night Blues Dancing Learn More Cuisine and Cocktails Wild About Brew with Evelyn’s Wildlife Learn More Arts and Entertainment Norfolk Forum: Angela Hucles Mangano Learn More Arts and Entertainment Mosaic Academy Norfolk Learn More Arts and Entertainment Connections Play Date Learn More Arts and Entertainment Young People’s Concert: The Orchestra Moves Learn More Arts and Entertainment The Constitution and Loving v. Virginia Learn More Arts and Entertainment Young People’s Concert: The Orchestra Moves Learn More Arts and Entertainment The Jam: Loud, Proud, and Seasoned III Learn More Arts and Entertainment Norfolk Admirals vs. Maine Mariners Learn More Arts and Entertainment Open Mic Night at Makers Craft Brewery with Vanessa Rodriguez Learn More Arts and Entertainment Virginia Opera Presents: Cosi fan tutte Learn More Arts and Entertainment Matt Corman, Ollie Joseph at The Annex Learn More Arts and Entertainment Jo Koy: Just Being Koy Learn More Sports Salute To Service | Maine @ Norfolk Learn More Arts and Entertainment Feedtherightwolf, Water Culture, Followship, Dark Waters Learn More Arts and Entertainment Attucks Jazz: Stephen Wilson, Saxophone Learn More Arts and Entertainment Warehouse LIVE: Berries, Hippie Love Party, Infinite Bliss, Grass Maiden Learn More Arts and Entertainment Attucks Jazz – Steve Wilson, saxophone Learn More Sports Yorktown City Series | Maine @ Norfolk (Yorktown) Learn More Arts and Entertainment Norfolk Admirals vs. Maine Mariners Learn More Arts and Entertainment Vintage Market at The Veil Learn More Arts and Entertainment Winter Market at Afterglow Learn More Arts and Entertainment RXK Nephew, Zerothegod, Yng Li Motley & Friends Learn More Sports Hockey Happy Hour | Maine @ Norfolk Learn More Arts and Entertainment Norfolk Admirals vs. Maine Mariners Learn More Arts and Entertainment Ballet Virginia: Heart + Soul A Tribute to Lorraine Graves Learn More Arts and Entertainment “Sunset Cove” Paint & Sip Learn More Arts and Entertainment TobyMac’s Hits Deep Tour Learn More Arts and Entertainment Homeschool Garden Science February Series Learn More Arts and Entertainment Alton Brown: Live – Last Bite Learn More Arts and Entertainment Yoga At Maker’s Craft Brewery Learn More Arts and Entertainment Class Dismissed: The Improv 101 Graduation Show Learn More Brewery Events Standup Comedy at Smartmouth Brewing! Learn More Arts and Entertainment Rose Milk, Zac Plastic, Chase Evers & the Doves, Stuck Down at The Annex Learn More Arts and Entertainment Saturday Morning IPA Release Party Learn More Arts and Entertainment Tina: A Tina Turner Celebration with Adrienne Warren Learn More Arts and Entertainment Yoga at Neptune’s Fury Learn More Arts and Entertainment Anime Night: Live In Concert at The Annex Learn More Arts and Entertainment Jazz Age Jubilee: Preserving the Past, Celebrating the Future Learn More