Newport has always been a place of contrasts. On one side, the wild Atlantic shapes the cliffs. On the other, America’s wealthiest families once built summer palaces so grand they reshaped the idea of luxury. The Vanderbilts, Astors, and their peers turned this quiet coastal town into the showpiece of the Gilded Age. Today, the mansions still stand proudly along the shoreline, and the city they overlook remains one of New England’s most iconic destinations.
This bundle brings together three essential Newport Rhode Island experiences to help you discover the city’s coastline, history, architecture, and legends at your own pace. Included tours:
1. Scenic Newport, RI Self-Guided Driving Tour
2. Newport Cliff Walk Self-Guided Walking Tour
The world-famous Cliff Walk Newport offers panoramic ocean views on one side and Gilded Age masterpieces like The Breakers, Marble House, The Elms, Rosecliff, and Château Sur Mer on the other. It is one of the rare places where untouched nature meets extravagant architecture step for step.
With the self guided audio tour, Newport’s stories unfold naturally as you explore. Hear about the rise of American millionaires, the craftsmanship behind the Newport mansions, and why HBO brought The Gilded Age series here to film among the real settings of the era. Learn how Bellevue Avenue became the most elegant street of the age and why Ocean Drive remains a top Newport attraction for travelers looking for scenic coastal views.
The bundle also includes the Newport Common Burying Ground, one of the oldest colonial cemeteries in Rhode Island, where sea captains, early settlers, and Revolutionary-era figures rest beneath beautifully carved headstones. It adds depth to Newport’s identity, balancing grandeur with history.
Across all three tours, you will experience Newport in its full personality. Coastal cliffs. Architectural icons. Old ghost stories. Walks by the ocean. Drives past mansions. Hidden corners. And a sense of place that lingers long after you leave.
Warning for Wanderers
Side effects may include developing a favorite Newport mansion, taking too many Cliff Walk photos, and believing you were meant to live in a seaside cottage. Newport has that effect on people.
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How Does It Work?
- Access your tour: Download the Action Tour Guide app and sign in with the same email used for your website purchase. Your tour will appear under My Tours.
- Download your tour: Download it before you go. Once downloaded, no internet or cell signal is needed.
- Start your tour: Open My Tours, select your tour, and tap Start Touring when you reach a starting point.
- Listen your way: Use your phone’s speaker or headphones, or connect to your car’s audio system. Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are not currently supported, compatibility is in development.
- GPS-triggered audio: Stories play automatically as you reach each location along the route.
- Stop and start anytime: Pause, take a break, make a detour, or continue another day. Tours are valid forever (one year for Action+).
Preview The Tour
Tour FAQs
The bundle includes three self-guided tours: the Scenic Newport Driving Tour, Newport Cliff Walk Walking Tour, and Newport Common Burying Ground Walking Tour.
The driving tour highlights Newport’s coastal scenery, Bellevue Avenue, Ocean Drive, historic neighborhoods, and famous Gilded Age mansions.
Source: Discover Newport
The bundle highlights iconic mansions including The Breakers, Marble House, The Elms, Rosecliff, and Château Sur Mer.
Source: Discover Newport
Yes. The self-guided format allows families to choose their own pace and take breaks whenever needed. Children may particularly enjoy the coastal scenery, mansions, maritime stories, and local legends.
Source: Discover Newport
Absolutely. The bundle covers colonial Newport, the rise of wealthy American families, Gilded Age architecture, historic cemeteries, maritime history, and notable local stories.
Source: Discover Newport
No. Entry tickets or reservations for attractions along the routes are separate from the audio tour.
Yes. The three tours combine coastal scenery, Gilded Age mansions, historic streets, Newport’s colonial past, and the famous Cliff Walk, giving visitors several ways to experience the city’s history and landscape.
Source: Discover Newport
No. Parking fees and transportation are not included in the bundle price.
Inclusions and Exclusions
Action Tour Guide app: Download the app to access your purchased tour.GPS-triggered audio: Stories and directions play automatically as you reach each location.Tour anytime: Single tours and bundles never expire and can be used anytime. Action+ is an annual subscription that automatically renews each year unless canceled.Narrated stories: Hear local history, culture, and stories from experienced narrators.Stop and start anytime: Pause, take a break, make a detour, or continue another day.Offline access: Download your tour before you go. Once downloaded, no internet or cell signal is needed.Stories, stops, and directions: Follow the route to key attractions with automatic directions and stories at each location.Transportation: Transportation, parking fees, and tolls are not included.Admission: Entry tickets and reservations are not included. Food and drinks: Meals and drinks are not included.Rental car: A rental car is not included and may be required for driving tours. 
