Newport Cliff Walk Self-Guided Walking Tour

Welcome to the Newport Walking Tour

Newport’s Cliff Walk features the raw, untamed, crashing waves of the Atlantic to one side and lavish, man-made Gilded Age mansions to the other. This juxtaposition creates one of the most beautiful scenic walks in the world. Get the most out of this self-guided Newport tour, which dives into the Gilded Age. Experience the Newport RI mansion tour and the stories behind the Vanderbilts, Astors, and other American millionaires behind mansions like The Breakers, Marble House, Rosecliff, and others.

About the Tour

Embark on a scenic cliff walk along a 3.5-mile trail along the eastern shore of Newport, Rhode Island. Use your audio guide, which has been created by local guides, curated by creative writers, and narrated by professional voice artists.

Begin the tour at Easton’s Beach. As you walk down the path, see Gilded Age mansions representing an era of lavish wealth and unbridled excess. Hear the stories of the Vanderbilts, Astors, and other American millionaires behind mansions like The Breakers, Marble House, Rosecliff, and others.

After the walk at 40 Steps, continue to the Ochre Court. Discover the second-largest of Newport’s famous mansions, built for banker and real estate mogul Ogden Goelet. Finally, end the tour with scenic views at Bailey’s Beach.

Starting Point Address: Easton’s Beach, 117 Memorial Blvd, Newport, RI 02840