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
3. Newport Common Burying Ground 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?
- Once you book a tour, you’ll get a text/email with instructions.
- Download the app (while in good Wi-Fi/signal) and use your unique password to access your tours. If multiple versions or entry points are available for your tour, be sure to download all the audio guides.
- Audio Setup: Connect your phone to the car stereo via Bluetooth, USB, or Aux, and bring headphones on walking tours. CarPlay and Android Auto are currently not supported; we’re working toward a solution with Apple.
- To begin touring, go to the starting point and launch the app.
- The audio starts automatically once you reach the starting point. Stick to the tour route and speed limit for the best experience.
- Please note that no one will meet you at the starting point.
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Inclusions and Exclusions
App on your phone: A link to download the Action Tour Guide App and Password for your tours.
Easy to use: Stories play automatically via GPS, hands‑free.
Flexible schedule: Use any day, any time. Tours are valid forever.
Interactive audio stories: Experience local history and culture through clear, concise narratives from experienced narrators.
At your own pace: No group. Take breaks for photos, snacks, hikes. Go at your own pace.
Offline use: No cell signal or Wi-Fi required. Offline GPS Map & route. Stop-to-stop direction.
Don’t miss a thing: Enjoy a full itinerary, get travel tips, hear narrated guides, and see hidden gems.
Transportation, parking fees, food, and drinks.
Entry tickets or reservations for any attractions along the route.
Car Rental: Please arrange a rental car at the closest airport or train station.
