Great Group Packages

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Norfolk partners have come together to create wonderful packages to make planning your tour easier!

Bingo Cruise

Expires dec. 12, 2025
City Cruises Norfolk
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Specialty cruises are back! Get on board with BINGO! On select Wednesdays, gather your friends for bingo and trivia games. Group rates are available for 20 or more.

For more information on tour suggestions and customizing your tour, please contact Melissa Hopper and (757) 403-5802 or mhopper@visitnorfolktoday.com. Select Wednesdays, noon to 2 p.m. – April 16, May 14, June 18, July 16, Aug. 13, Sept. 17, Oct. 22 and Dec. 10 (holiday trivia).

Gospel Cruise

Expires Oct. 25, 2025
City Cruises Norfolk
Courtesy of City Cruises Norfolk

Let your soul sing while you cruise Norfolk on a glorious day of song and worship, with an all-you-can-eat buffet. Perfect for faith-based organizations, ministry events, fundraisers, fellowship and more!

Group rates available for groups of 20 or more. For more information on tour suggestions and customizing your tour, please contact Melissa Hopper at (757) 403-5802 or mhopper@visitnorfolktoday.com.

Dates are Feb. 15, April 12, May 17, June 14, July 26, Aug. 23, Sept. 27 and Oct. 25. Times are 3-5 p.m.

Two for the Sea

Expires Nov. 30, 2026
Victory Rover, Nauticus and Battleship Wisconsin
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Enjoy admission to Nauticus, a tour of the Battleship Wisconsin and a two-hour Norfolk Naval Base Cruise aboard the Victory Rover for one low price. Boxed lunches are available.

What’s included: Cruise aboard the Victory Rover Naval Base Cruise and admission to Battleship Wisconsin and Nauticus. Blackout dates and cruises can apply. Packages available for groups of 15 or more. For more information on tour suggestions and customizing your tour, please contact Melissa Hopper at (757) 403-5802 or mhopper@visitnorfolktoday.com.

2026 Virginia International Tattoo and Parade of Nations Combo Ticket

Expires April 18, 2026
Virginia Arts Festival

During the Virginia International Tattoo weekend, the Norfolk NATO Festival is proud to present its annual Parade of Nations — the longest continuously running parade in Coastal Virginia and the only parade in the United States honoring NATO. The parade consists of more than 100 units with local and visiting high school bands, U.S. and international military bands and colorful floats representing each of the NATO member nations.

Group tour operators can reserve front parade seats along the parade route in conjunction with Virginia International TATTOO tickets. Group rates are available for groups of 10 and more. For more information on tour suggestions and customizing your tour, please contact Melissa Hopper at (757) 403-5802 or mhopper@visitnorfolktoday.com.

Student Group Packages

High School Celebration Cruises

Rover Field Trips for Students

Expires NOv. 30, 2026
American Rover
Courtesy of Jennifer Collins Photography for VisitNorfolk

The American Rover offers 1.5 and 2-hour educational cruises departing from Norfolk’s Waterside Marina. Hands-on activities enable students to become active participants in the learning adventure. On board, students will have the opportunity to set the sails, learn to tie basic knots, hear about the history of ships and sailing and take a turn at the helm while the captain discusses the tools they use to navigate.

Students can participate in the following activities:

  • Set the sails
  • Steer the ship
  • Learn how the captain navigates
  • Hear stories of mariner history and life
  • Tie sailor knots
  • Interact in group activities
  • Learn the history of ships and sailing

Blackout dates and cruises can apply. Minimum 60 passengers; maximum 120 passengers. Available April through November. For more information on tour suggestions and customizing your tour, please contact Melissa Hopper at (757) 403-5802 or mhopper@visitnorfolktoday.com.

Student Party Cruise

Expires Nov. 30, 2026
American Rover
@rovercruises, Instagram

Dance the night away while cruising the smooth waters of the Elizabeth River and Norfolk Harbor. This two-hour cruise includes music provided by a DJ. Meal options are available.

  • 50-person minimum Sunday-Thursday
  • 80-person minimum Friday and Saturday
  • 128-person maximum

For more information on tour suggestions and customizing your tour, please contact Melissa Hopper at (757) 403-5802 or mhopper@visitnorfolktoday.com.

Events

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Ghent Farmers Market

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Barbells & Brews at Maker’s Craft Brewery

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Little Zoo

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Norfolk Treasures

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Run Your Best Mile

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Bike Nights at the Norfolk Botanical Gardens

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Monday’s are a joke at Maker’s Craft Brewery

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Ain’t Misbehavin’ The “Fats” Waller Musical Show

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Chuck Prophet at The Annex

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Norfolk Tides vs. Jacksonville

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Bingo Silver Series Cruise

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Norfolk Tides vs. Jacksonville

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Homeschool Day

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Wednesday Wind Down

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A Conversation with Jenna Hager

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Norfolk Tides vs. Jacksonville

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Trivia Thursdays at the Bold Mariner Brewing Company

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Honky Tonk Night at The Annex

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Falling for Cocktails Mixology Class

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STL Stitch & Bitch

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Glass After Dark: September

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Standup Comedy at Smartmouth Brewing!

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Zach Desocio at Just Birdies Sports Bar & Simulators

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Live Music Patio Parties at PBR Norfolk

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VIVID: Annual Juried National Exhibition of VIBRANT, BOLD & LOUD Artworks

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Norfolk Tides vs. Jacksonville

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Norfolk After Dark Dance Cruise

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Oktoberfest Celebration at COVA

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The Vault – ¡Presente!: A Juried National Exhibit of Contemporary Hispanic Folk Art in Celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month

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Fox & the Bear album release

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East Beach Farmers Market (Weekly)

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Attucks Jazz Series Jaleel Shaw saxophone

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Oktoberfest

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The 5th Annual 7 City Blues Festival

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Norfolk Signature Mimosa Brunch Cruise

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NEON Public Art Tour: Celebrating Women’s Impact on Norfolk’s Arts Scene

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Norfolk After Dark Dance Cruise

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Norfolk Tides vs. Jacksonville

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Ain’t Misbehavin’ The “Fats” Waller Musical Show

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Fall Fest

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Hannah Berner None of My Business Tour

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Hermitage Handmade Festival

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Silver Screen Saturdays

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Crazy DJ Music Bingo @ Hank’s

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The Shadow Market

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Fae Revel: A Night of Myth and Merriment

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Whitney Cummings

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Zen At The Zoo

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Rockin’ On The River Concert

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Elizabeth River Run 10K and Mile

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Sunday Dog Day at Botanical Gardens

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James McMurtry (full band) with Betty Soo at The Annex

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Tour de ORF

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Sunday Night Sound Bath

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Norfolk Signature Mimosa Brunch Cruise

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Falling for Cocktails Mixology Class

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Norfolk Tides vs. Jacksonville

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Ain’t Misbehavin’ The “Fats” Waller Musical Show

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Screening of “Against the Current” at “Burden of the Beast”

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Yoga At Maker’s Craft Brewery

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Johnny Marr at The NorVa

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Dying Fetus, Gates to Hell, Mugshot at The Annex

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Cherubs, Demons, Zen Coma at The Annex

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STEM on Tap

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Falling for Cocktails Mixology Class

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Beach Yoga at 9th Bay Street

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Yoga at 9th Bay Beach

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Fortune Feimster

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CaribFest 2025

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An evening with the music of Ween (tribute)

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Zoovies: Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone

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The Drop feat. WUKI

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Trail Beautification Days on the ERT

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One Hour – Three Acts – #NoFilter

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Norfolk Signature Lunch Cruise

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Sunrise Yoga + Coffee On The River

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Zoovies

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Clyde’s by Lynn Nottage at the Generic Theater

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Norfolk Gospel Lunch Cruise

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Aretha: A Tribute featuring Capathia Jenkins and Ryan Shaw

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Grant Austin Taylor at Just Birdies Sports Bar & Simulators

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Yoga at the Plot, Bhav Brigade

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2025 Book Exchange Charity Sale

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NXWORRIES at The NorVa

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LGBTQ+ History: A Downtown Norfolk Walking Tour

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Falling for Cocktails Mixology Class

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The Monarch Mile

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Maddox Batson

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An evening with Daniel Donato’s Cosmic Country

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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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Black Tuna Bar & Grille

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Blue Moon Taphouse

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Freemason Abbey

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Guides & Itineraries

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Big group or small, Norfolk has everything you need to bring your tour plans together.

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