For ages 5+ only, this approx 3-hour tour is our scenic overview trolley tour PLUS a 90-minute visit inside the Vanderbilt Breaker's Mansion.

After boarding our luxurious and comfortable trolley at Bus Platform #2 of the Newport Transit Center, your driver starts the tour with a brief history of Colonial-era downtown and explains the Gilded Era history and events that occurred over the centuries. 

Then you will experience breath-taking views of scenic Ocean Drive prior to seeing the strip of mansions lining Bellevue Ave. Along the route, movie and TV sets will come to life, such as HBOs The Gilded Age, Hocus Pocus 2, the Great Gatsby, Amistad, True Lies, and a dozen more.

Today's happenings are also thoroughly covered such as the best dining spots, boat tours, and other fun activities. Your tour guide will detail the best way to navigate this bustling city as well as explain the Cliff Walk attractions.

This tour is 160-180 minutes depending on traffic conditions.

Newport Gilded Age Mansions Trolley Tour with Breakers Admission

This 75-minute narrated harbor cruise of Newport Harbor and Narragansett Bay will have you cruising in comfort as you enjoy a scenic tour of Newport and Jamestown. Afternoon cruisers offer a complimentary Rhode Island specialty - Del's frozen soft lemonade. A cash bar with a selection of wine, beer, and signature cocktails is available on board.

Afternoon Grand Tour | Gansett Cruises in Newport, RI

Since 1962 Viking Tours has shown visitors the Newport that we know and love! 

Explore the history of Newport on this 3-hour trolley tour. Pass the grand mansions on the scenic Ten-Mile Ocean Drive and Bellevue Avenue while learning about their stories. Experience The Breakers, the elaborate estate of Cornelius Vanderbilt.

Wheelchair Accessible Trolley Upon Request with 24 Hour Notification, please contact us to confirm ADA requirements. 

Newport Trolley Tour with Breakers Mansion - Viking Tours

On this 1.5-hour tour, take in the beauty of Newport from a trolley. Listen to the history of the buildings and restored homes on Ten-Mile Ocean Drive, along with the mansions on Bellevue Avenue. Enjoy the charm of Newport on this trolley tour.



Newport Trolley Tour - Viking Scenic Overview

For ages 5+ only, this approx 90-min tour is an overview of scenic Newport. 

After boarding our luxurious and comfortable trolley at platform #2 of the Newport Transit Center, your driver starts the tour with a brief history of Colonial-era downtown and explains the Gilded Age history and events that occurred over the centuries. 

Then you will experience breath-taking views of scenic Ocean Drive prior to seeing the strip of mansions lining Bellevue Ave. Along the route, movie and TV sets will come to life, such as HBOs The Gilded Age, Hocus Pocus 2, The Great Gatsby, Amistad, True Lies, and a dozen more.

Today's happenings are also thoroughly covered such as the best dining spots, boat tours, and other fun activities. Your tour guide will detail the best way to navigate this bustling city as well as explain the Cliff Walk attractions. 

This tour is approximately 70-90 minutes depending on traffic conditions.

Newport RI Mansions Scenic Trolley Tour (Ages 5+ only)

Discover Newport’s culinary side and let your local guide lead you on this three-hour walking tour through historic neighborhood streets. Explore the evolving diverse culinary landscape of Rhode Island while gaining insight into the history, architecture and cultural components of Newport, Rhode Island. Your tastings will take you to at least 5-6 diverse local restaurants off-the-beaten-path where the locals go, away from the more touristy areas of the city.

A one-of-a-kind guided food tour for Rhode Island natives and visitors alike.

 

Newport Neighborhood Food Tour

Relax and enjoy the coveted Newport sunset on this 1 hour narrated harbor cruise of Newport Harbor and Narragansett Bay. Cruise with quality during your scenic tour of Newport and Jamestown on our top deck or shaded lower deck while enjoying a complimentary champagne toast. Choose from a selection of wine, beer, and signature cocktails from our cash bar.

Sunset Cruise with Gansett Cruises in Newport, RI

Enjoy delightful food from five restaurants while strolling the historic streets of Newport, Rhode Island! Our tour begins in front of the Wave sculpture on the corner of America's Cup Ave. and Memorial Blvd..  We will talk about Newport's infamous pirates, Revolutionary War armies, the Gilded Age of mansions and industrialists, the Irish American heritage up to and including the condominium boom. Our tour will last 2.5 hours and will cover approximately 1.75 miles.  Bring your appetites, you will not be disappointed!

Newport Walking Food And History Tour

Recommended: Purchase one tour per car, not per person. Everyone listens together!

Explore Newport, RI with a scenic self-guided driving tour! See everything this seaside town has to offer at your own pace. As you drive down Bellevue Avenue, the "most beautiful avenue in the world", see and learn about the gorgeous Gilded Age Mansions along the way - including The Breakers, Marble House, The Elms, Rosecliff, Château-sur-mer & more. Continue along Ocean Drive, featuring breathtaking vistas. This self-guided tour allows you to explore with maximum flexibility and value. 

After booking, check your email to download the separate Audio Tour Guide App by Action, enter your unique password, and access your tour. These steps require good internet/Wi-Fi access. From there, follow the audio instructions and the route.

Buy once, use for one year! Ideal for extended visits and return trips over the next 12 months.

This isn't an entrance ticket. Check opening hours before your visit. 

Scenic Newport, RI Self-Guided Driving Audio Tour

Experience the charm of Newport on this 4-hour trolley tour. Learn about the unique history of buildings and restored homes on Ten-Mile Ocean Drive and marvel at gorgeous mansions on Bellevue Avenue. Explore the estates and history of The Breakers and the Marble House as well during this fascinating tour.

Wheelchair Accessible Trolleys Upon Request (401) -847-6921

Newport Viking Trolley Tour with Breakers & Marble House Admission

The Olde Town Ghost Walk is Newport, Rhode Island's original and most popular paranormal walking tour. Accept no imitations or copycat local ghost tours. Join Newport, Rhode Island's #1 walking tour! Your lantern led walking tour will take you to Newport's oldest and most haunted locations. These are true ghost sightings and discovered with nearly 20 years of research and firsthand witness accounts. Bring a camera or cell phone as well. Numerous guests capture ghostly images during the tour! Don't wait, make tonight your time to Discover Newport, RI's haunted Past!

Olde Town Ghost Walk

Come aboard spacious tour boat Coastal Queen at Bowen's Wharf, Newport, and see magnificent Newport Harbor and the Narragansett Bay area sites. This narrated, 75-minute Scenic Bay Cruise tour is a great way to experience Newport from an entirely different waterfront perspective. Sit back, relax and enjoy the breathtaking views while sipping on your favorite beverages from the beautiful teak wood bar.

The guides will point out and share their knowledge of the many scenic sites that make up historic Newport Harbor and Narragansett Bay while you cruise by harbor estates, lighthouses, forts, yachts and more. 

This 57-foot, pristine tour boat offers maximum comfort and panoramic views from every seat. Coastal Queen has both a cozy and weatherproof main salon and an open-air covered top deck for catching fresh ocean breezes.‍ 

Scenic Bay Cruise of Narragansett Bay from Newport

Explore the history and see the beauty of Newport on this driver narrated 3-hour trolley tour. Pass beautiful buildings and grand mansions on Ten-Mile Ocean Drive and Bellevue Avenue while learning about their stories. Included in your tour is admission into the Marble House, the elaborate estate of William K. Vanderbilt. 



Newport Trolley Tour with Marble House - Viking Tours

On this narrated tour, our guides will tell you about the lighthouses of Goat Island, Rose Island, Castle Hill, Lime Rock and the neighboring sites—including the harbor mansions, churches, historic Fort Adams, Jamestown, the Pell Newport Bridge, Clingstone, Hammersmith Farm and more. You may even see a local seal or two in the water! 

The boat's main deck is spacious and weatherproof for comfortable cruising and there is a covered top deck with clear, roll-down side curtains, for comfort and great sightseeing. 

Cruises depart from Bowen's Wharf, Newport. 

Lighthouse and Mimosa Cruise of Narragansett Bay from Newport

Gansett Cruises offers a comfortable, entertaining and informative tour of Newport Harbor and Narragansett Bay. Our vessel, Gansett, is a wooden 1969 classic lobster fishing boat that has been beautifully restored and maintained. We look forward to serving you on board. 
Complimentary Mimosas in the morning in addition to our cash bar options and local favorites such as Del's frozen soft Lemonade and Yacht Club Soda. Sit back and relax while your Captain, Crew and Tour Guide take you through Newport's rich coastal history.

Morning Mimosa Cruise with Gansett Cruises in Newport, RI

Sail on a classic sailboat in Newport, RI, and enjoy a sightseeing sailing experience around Narragansett Bay. Pass by many iconic sights during the sail, including Newport's historic lighthouses and landmarks, bridges, mansions and more! We'll even see Newport Bridge, New England's largest suspension bridge from the water.

Relax on deck of Schooner Madeleine, a beautiful classic sailboat, as the crew raises sail. Drinks are available for purchase onboard and guests are welcome to bring a snack. 

This sightseeing sailing experience is great for locals and those visiting Newport in the spring, summer and fall. 

Newport Afternoon Sightseeing Sail on Classic Sailboat

Embark on an unforgettable journey through Newport's eerie streets with our captivating ghost tour, where history and hauntings intertwine!

Guided by an experienced local expert and natural storyteller, you'll explore haunted and historic sites steeped in tales of the past. As you stroll through the historic district, spine-chilling stories of lingering spirits and ghostly encounters will draw you into the haunting history of this coastal city.

This mile-long trek takes you through Newport's haunted grounds, where tales of disease, death, and devastation have left their mark. Visit notorious sites like Washington Square, Long Wharf, Newport Ferry, and Queen Anne Square, each rich with ghostly lore and historical significance. Though we won’t enter private buildings, you'll stand on ground thick with the echoes of the past.

Join us for a night of thrilling exploration and uncover the terrifying history hidden beneath the surface of this enchanting seaside city!

 Newport Ghosts: Seaside Hauntings and Hags Tour

Explore scenic, Newport’s historic Cliff Walk at your own pace using this self-guided, GPS-based tour. Download an easy-to-use app and set off on an attraction-packed audio tour. Learn the little-known stories behind famous families of the Gilded Age—the Vanderbilts, the Astors, and other millionaires—and see their iconic oceanside mansions.

• A self-guided walking tour of Newport’s Cliff Walk
• Enrich your visit with the stories behind Newport’s iconic millionaire mansions
• Benefit from online support as needed and an easy-to-use downloadable app

After booking, check your email to download the separate Audio Tour Guide App by Action, enter your unique password, and access your tour. These steps require good internet/Wi-Fi access. From there, follow the audio instructions and the route.

Buy once, use for one year! Ideal for extended visits and return trips over the next 12 months.

This isn't an entrance ticket. Check opening hours before your visit. 

Newport Cliff Walk Self-Guided Walking Tour

Who better to tell the story of Newport's history and social and cultural scene than someone who has, and continues to be living the 'Newport life'?  What sets our Tours apart is that we provide a 'Native Newporter' as your guide and chaperone, with the lifelong experiences and knowledge only obtained from being born and raised and attending the City's public and private elementary Newportschools Newport. In short, we offer a clear, comprehensive, and fun experience of the "City-By-The-Sea".  Furthermore your Tour, your time...stops for photos and walking are not only included but encouraged as well.
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Private Newport, Rhode Island City Tour

Join us aboard a classic sailboat for a 1.5-hour sunset sail in Newport! Sunset sailing is one of the best evening activities to do during your stay in Newport, RI. Enjoy a relaxing sail around Narragansett Bay on a classic sailboat and see all of Newport's iconic sights from the water including historic lighthouses and landmarks, other classic vessels, bridges, mansions, and more! We'll sail from historic downtown Newport and arrive back at the same meeting point. 

Newport Sunset Sail on Schooner Adirondack

Walk Through History
Wicked Awesome Tours of Newport is a tour company in Newport, Rhode Island. We educate visitors on the history of Newport; our city by the sea. Guests will view buildings from the 1600's, and hear true stories about pirates, British occupancy, and paranormal occurrences. We will not jump out and scare you. The tours will provide accurate historical facts and bring you to locations with a pirate connection and/or where people have reported experiencing strange phenomena.

Walking Ghost Tour Through Newport RI

Step aboard a classic boat and get a great overview of Newport’s historic waterfront, Newport Harbor and Narragansett Bay. This tour is fully narrated and includes passing by all the iconic sites Newport has to offer from the water. Sightsee along the shoreline, see some Newport mansions, see Fort Adams and some of the largest private yachts that summer in Newport. 

Newport Sightseeing Boat Tour aboard Rum Runner II

See Newport, Rhode Island from the water on an exciting sunset sail around Newport Harbor on Schooner Adirondack. You'll pass by many iconic sights, bridges, lighthouses and more during this 1.5-hour experience!

Newport Sightseeing Day Sailing Experience on Schooner Adirondack

Start your day with a morning sightseeing sail around Newport on a classic sailboat. Sailing aboard Schooner Madeleine is a great experience for friends and family to see all the iconic waterfront sights of Newport and Narragansett Bay. 

Sail by the Newport Bridge, which is the largest suspension bridge in New England, see historic lighthouses, Fort Adams, Newport's mansions, Hammersmith Farm and more from the water. Watch the crew raise sail and relax on deck with a mimosa.

Once the sails are up, guests will enjoy sailing around the bay powered by the wind. This is a classic Newport experience that's great for friends and family, locals and visitors that want to see all that Newport has to offer from the water!


Morning Mimosa Sightseeing Sail on Schooner Madeleine in Newport

For ages 5+ only, experience Newport's only open air trolley tour with breath-taking views of Ocean Drive and the Gilded Age mansions along Bellevue Ave and the Cliff Walk. You will also visit the inside of the Breakers mansion for an additional 90 minutes.

This narrated tour covers 150 points of interest including Newport's Gilded Age, Colonial and Naval History .

Shopping, dining, boat tours, lighthouses, sunsets and Newport's best activities of today are also explained

See TV and movie sets come to life such as Hocus Pocus 2, HBO's The Gilded Age, and classics such as Amistad, True Lies, The Great Gatsby, and a dozen others.

Your guide also explains how to navigate the city on your own and the best places to park for free.

Newport Open Air Trolley Tour With Breakers Admission (Ages 5+)

Experience Newport in style and comfort with our one-of-a-kind LSV tour. Enjoy the freedom and flexibility of exploring the city in a luxurious open-air electric vehicle while learning about its rich history from a knowledgeable local guide. Our personalized itineraries and intimate group size create a truly unforgettable experience.

Guided Tour of Newport in Open Air LSV 

Sunset sailing is one of the best evening activities to do during your stay in Newport, RI. Enjoy a relaxing sail around Narragansett Bay on a classic sailboat and see all of Newport's iconic sights from the water including historic lighthouses and landmarks, other classic boats and sailboats, bridges, mansions and more!

Newport Sunset Sail on Classic Sailboat

Visit historic, coastal Newport at your own pace during this attraction-packed, self-guided tour. Follow a carefully chosen itinerary and live GPS map, with stops at celebrated mansions like the Bellevue House, the chateau-inspired Elms, and the iconic Vanderbilt home, the Breakers, plus natural sights like Easton’s Beach and Fort Adams State Park.

• A self-guided tour of Newport’s top historic & natural attractions
• Ideal for groups: purchase only one tour per car, & everyone can listen in
• Take as long or as little as you’d like in each location, with plenty of enriching audio

After booking, check your email to download the separate Audio Tour Guide App by Action, enter your unique password, & access your tour. These steps require good internet/Wi-Fi access. From there, follow the audio instructions and the route.

Buy once, use for one year! Ideal for extended visits and return trips over the next 12 months. This isn't an entrance ticket. Check opening hours before your visit. 

Ultimate Newport Self-Guided Bundle Tour 

Experience Newport's only open air trolley tour with breath-taking views of Ocean Drive and the Gilded Age mansions along Bellevue Ave and the Cliff Walk. 

This narrated tour covers 150 points of interest including Newport's Gilded Age, Colonial era, and Naval History .

Shopping, dining, boat tours, lighthouses, sunsets and Newport's best activities of today are also explained

See TV and movie sets come to life such as Hocus Pocus 2, HBO's The Gilded Age, and classics such as Amistad, True Lies, The Great Gatsby, and a dozen others.

Your guide also explains how to navigate the city on your own and the best places to park for free.

Newport Open Air Trolley Tour (Ages 5+ only)

Are you looking for a discrete way to see Newport’s local secrets? Explore at your own pace with this affordable driving tour.

• Hear the rowdy Newport history of America’s famous and infamous on a mansion-packed drive from America’s Cup avenue past Fort Adams and the Cliff Walk houses of owners like Jay Leno
• Hear from producer Erin Egresitz, a professional tour guide with ten years of experience and, the owner of Rhody Rambles
• Take 45 minutes or linger along the way with complete control over when you start and finish
• Get unlimited use before and after your booking date
• Use the virtual tour option at home

Once you’ve booked, you’ll receive a ticket with instructions and a unique code listed under “Before You Go”. Then simply install the VoiceMap app and enter your code.

The app displays directions to the starting point. When you, and your car, are in the right place, just tap start. VoiceMap has automatic GPS playback, with turn-by-turn directions. It also works offline.

Ocean Drive Historic District: A Newport Self-Guided Driving Tour

Your private minivan tour will introduce you to Newport, Ri to discover more than 385 years of history. You will quickly see why Newport, RI. become the go-to summer destination for the Gilded Age crowd and Mrs. Astor's " 400." The Tour is Fully narrated along the 15 mile route, passing over 100 local attractions, points of Interest and Historic Sights. Keep in mind this is a private tour, for up to 5 guests, so we explore Newport, RI and all its amazing aspects at YOUR pace!

Historic Highlights with the Gilded Age Private Van Tour

Enjoy a 12-minute Mansion Tour of Newport, RI for groups up to 3 passengers. A truly unique perspective above the treasures of Newport awaits you on this tour. Take in captivating views of Aquidneck Island, Rose Island, the mighty Newport Bridge, and Ocean Drive. Soar over miles of the most beautiful coastline in the country. Enjoy breathtaking views of Rosecliff Mansion, Marble House, The Elms and many other famous residences. Get up close and personal with Hammersmith Farm, the Kennedy’s Newport summer home, and of course experience The Breakers, all from your front row seat in the sky. 

Scenic Tour of Newport, RI By Helicopter - 3 person Mansion Tour

Get on board for the best hands-on sailing experience Newport, RI has to offer. A 2 hour sail around Narragansett Bay passed many iconic sights including New York Yacht Club, Ida Lewis Light, Fort Adams, Eisenhower House, Hammersmith Farm, Castle Hill, Rose Island Lighthouse, and under the Newport Bridge. You'll sail aboard our illustrious 12 Meter class America's Cup yacht. Two-time America’s Cup winner in '67 and '70 Intrepid, the 1962 America’s Cup winner Weatherly, 1964 contender American Eagle, 1970 contender Heritage, and the vintage beauties 1937 Gleam and Onawa of 1928. Unmatched by programs anywhere else in the world, America’s Cup Charters provides you with America’s Cup style racing, team building, and recreational sailing at its very best.

America's Cup Evening Sailing Adventure Newport, RI

This tour hits the highlights of Newport's Cliff Walk, including detailed stories of the Gilded Age and the families that inhabited the mansions found along the Cliff Walk. You can take this tour anytime during daylight hours. Once you make the booking, we will provide you with a link to download the app as well as a voucher code for the tour. 

This tour includes about two hours of audio, making it one of the most comprehensive self-guided tours available. We cover a wide range of topics from the rise of the Vanderbilt family, servant life within the mansions, and the hierarchy of Newport's exclusive society at the turn of the 20th century. This tour is extremely affordable, convenient, and sure to answer all of your questions regarding this curious time in American history.

This tour uses the VoiceMap app and is GPS-enabled. The audio is delivered at the right place and time with turn-by-turn directions, meaning that you won't need to keep looking at your phone.

Newport Cliff Walk - Legends of the Gilded Age GPS Guided Audio Tour

Enjoy a scenic sunset cruise aboard a classic yacht, Rum Runner II. See views of Newport Harbor and Narragansett Bay from the water. Relax on a comfortable, classic boat and enjoy an evening on the water with friends or family. Please note this is not a narrated cruise. Check with the ticket booth staff to purchase beverages before getting underway.

Newport Scenic Sunset Cruise on Classic Boat Rum Runner II

Our very unique, immersive adventures are the only ones of their kind. We, unlike other companies, provide your very own remote, interactive, live host to assist and encourage you along through your phone. We are an Austin, TX-based global custom event design company offering scavenger hunts and other events in 300+ cities in North America and beyond. Our specially hand-crafted adventures are equal parts tour, creative challenge, detective hunt, and social experiment! 

Guests get to discover in an alternate reality our favorite hidden gems off the beaten trail and creatively interpret fun art, history, and culture clues - for points! They get to enjoy fame and glory while appearing on our website’s international leaderboard, no matter what their score. They get to essentially race other teams in other cities, even if they don’t have competitors who have signed up in their city that day. Get ready to discover unusual oddities, laugh out loud, and make the experience your own!

 Nutty Newport Scavenger Hunt

Our "Discover Colonial Newport" tour offers a unique and immersive journey into Newport's vibrant colonial history. Walk the old streets as our expert guides bring to life the tales of bold entrepreneurship, rich African American heritage, and the city’s remarkable legacy of religious tolerance. This tour is not just a glimpse into the past but an exploration of the diverse and dynamic forces that shaped Newport into the historic treasure it is today. Don't miss this opportunity to uncover the stories that make our city truly special.

Colonial Newport Walking Tour

Embark on an enchanting journey through Newport's fascinating transformation from its colonial Golden Age to its opulent Gilded Age summer colony with our "Golden to Gilded Walking Tour." Discover how the city evolved and its people thrived during these dynamic periods, long before the Vanderbilts' arrival. Let our knowledgeable guides lead you through the rich history, stunning architecture, and captivating stories that define Newport’s legacy. This tour is a must for anyone interested in learning how Newport became a Gilded Age playground for the likes of the Vanderbilts and Astors.

Golden Age to Gilded Age Newport's Transformation Walking Tour

Enjoy a beautiful boat ride out of the famous Newport Harbor and see all it has to offer. Then experience the thrill of a lifetime by being gradually lifted off the back of our specialized parasailing boat and soar hundred of feet over Narragansett Bay to take in all the surrounding views and famous landmarks. We are a family friendly activity and love sharing what we do with each and every guest. 

Parasailing in Newport, Rhode Island

This walk will acquaint you with the layout of Newport while telling the story of how it became what it is now. As a private tour, you can customize what you would like to see or not see, but generally we start along the harbor- Newport's reason for existence- and then make our way through town along some of the more off-the-beaten paths. You'll hear how Newport went from being one of the most thriving and active Colonial cities to the getaway for 19th century Industrialists to the beautiful spot it is today.

While the original design of this tour is not particularly wheelchair friendly, it can easily be adapted to suit your needs. Please let us know if you have mobility concerns when booking your tour.

Private Downtown Newport Walking Tour

Gansett Cruises offers a comfortable, entertaining and informative tour of Newport Harbor and Narragansett Bay. Our vessel, Gansett, is a wooden 1969 classic lobster fishing boat that has been beautifully restored and maintained.
A complimentary Mimosa is included. We also offer cash bar options and local favorites such as Del's frozen soft Lemonade and Yacht Club Soda available onboard. Sit back and relax while your Captain, Crew and Tour Guide take you through Newport's rich coastal history.

Early Bird Mimosa Cruise - Family Friendly!

Walk the historic cobblestone streets of Newport's historic downtown, past quaint shops, wharfs, restaurants, and historic landmarks and discover their revolutionary history.

Why choose us?
Tour at your own pace and schedule
Professionally produced, narrated and musically edited immersive experience
Ditch the tour group and explore on your own. 
The technology makes it feel like the guide is next to you every step of the way. 

This historic adventure is smart phone guided. You go to the first stop, open the tour, enter your experience code from Viator and press play. From there you are guided turn by turn through Dallas step by step. 

You'll learn about the city's colonial history, its role in the American Revolution, how it became a home of freedom of religion, its historic eating spots, and its transformation into a fashionable summer resort in the 19th century.

Grab your camera and your walking shoes, I’ll meet you just outside the white horse tavern.

Newport Downtown Historic Audio APP Self Guided Smart Phone Tour

During the picture-perfect hour before sunset, you will enjoy a lightly guided tour of the Newport waterfront. Raise a glass to the end of the day with our cash bar and complimentary champagne toast. You will see many inspiring sites along our route, such as gilded age estates, islands, lighthouses and 19th century forts.

Golden Hour Cruise

Explore Newport's Revolutionary War history on this engaging walking tour, Road to Independence, which takes you to iconic sites like Washington Square and the Colony House. Discover Newport's pivotal role during the lead-up to the American Revolution, including European occupations, George Washington’s visit, and the city’s fight for freedom. Perfect for history buffs, families, and curious travelers, this tour offers an immersive experience filled with insider knowledge, captivating stories, and a deeper understanding of America’s path to independence!

Road to Independence Walking Tour

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This cruise is slightly shorter than our usual Afternoon Grand Tour. Cruise in comfort through Newport Harbor and the southern end of the Narragansett Bay. Afternoon cruises offer a complimentary Rhode Island specialty: Del's frozen soft lemonade. A cash bar with a selection of wine, beer, signature cocktails and non-alcoholic beverages is available on board.

1 Hour Afternoon Tour of Newport Harbor and Narragansett Bay

Board our 14 passenger black luxury van at 23 Americas Cup Ave in Newport, Rhode Island and enjoy Newport’s best narrated scenic tour in luxury and comfort! Our tour features a 90 minute narrated tour covering over 150 points of interest followed by an additional 90 minute tour inside The Breakers mansion provided by the Newport Preservation Society. Approximately 180 minutes later, you’ll return to your original pickup location at 23 Americas Cup Ave. Parking is available at the transit center lot for a fee.



3 Hour Luxury Van Tour of Breakers Mansion

Cruise through Newport's scenic streets in style aboard the Newport GEM. Enjoy the open-air experience with the panoramic sunroof, while the Bluetooth radio provides your favorite tunes. Sink into the high-end seating for a comfortable and relaxing ride, perfect for taking in the sights and sounds of this charming coastal city.

Gem Open Air EV Rental in Newport

Enjoy Newport’s best narrated scenic tour in luxury and comfort! Our tour departs from the Newport Transit Center at Platform C 23 America’s Cup Ave. Newport Rhode Island. The guide starts the tour by covering Newport’s Colonial downtown area and its rich history, including 18 television and movie sets filmed over the years.

Our luxury van proceeds to breathtaking Ocean Drive, where you’ll begin to see Gilded Age mansions. Then comes Bellevue Ave Mansion Row and the Cliff Walk area, where the guide shows you the stunning “summer cottages” and talks about the millionaire barons who once owned them. You can visit the inside of the Breakers Mansion for an optional price and be picked up later.

The tour winds down in the waterfront downtown shopping and dining district where the guide covers all the contemporary activities available for you in today’s Newport.

90 Minute Luxury Van Tour of Newport Mansions for Ages 5 Up

With this top-tier self-guided tour bundle, explore America's beautiful East Coast. Explore Bar Harbor, Acadia National Park, the Blue Ridge Parkway, and the Kancamagus Scenic Byway. Walk the Boston Freedom Trail, Cambridge, Plymouth. Explore the Salem Witch Trials, Lexington & Concord, Cape Cod, Cape Ann, Martha's Vineyard, and Newport's Gilded Age grandeur. Cades Cove, Great Smoky National Park, and Washington D.C.

Recommended: Purchase one tour per car. Everyone can listen at the same time!

After booking, check your email to download the separate Audio Tour Guide App by Action, enter your unique password, and access your tour. These steps require good internet/Wi-Fi access. From there, follow the audio instructions and the route.

Buy once, use for one year! Ideal for extended visits and return trips over the next 12 months.

This isn't an entrance ticket. Check opening hours before your visit. 

East Coast USA: Self-Guided Driving & Walking Tour Bundle

Book your Private Transfer from Private Transfer from Newport Cruise Port to Providence city hotels. 

Don't go through all the hassle of waiting in a long taxi or shared shuttles queues and use our private, door to door port/city transfer.

Your driver will be waiting for you at a scheduled time and you will travel comfortably to your destination.

• Meeting with a Nameplate
• Door-to-door Service
• No Hidden Charges
• Clean cars & Professional drivers

Private Transfer from Newport Port to Providence city Hotels

Book your Private Transfer from Private Transfer from Newport Cruise Port to Providence Rhode Island T. F. Green Int Airport (PVD).

Don't go through all the hassle of waiting in a long taxi or shared shuttles queues and use our private, door to door airport/port transfer.

Your driver will be waiting for you at a scheduled time and you will travel comfortably to your destination.

• Meeting with a Nameplate
• We track your Flight
• Door-to-door Service
• No Hidden Charges
• Clean cars & Professional drivers

Private Transfer from Newport Port to Providence Airport (PVD)

Have a groovy time visiting various sites and learning about how the Newport Colonial Hippies lived, worshipped, and played in peace and harmony. We will visit and envision all the high and low points that these colonists utilized to experience and enjoy their newly found freedoms that were only granted to the Colony of Rhode Island and Providence Plantations.
Come and enjoy the " lively experiment" this was, and perhaps still is, on the 'Isle of peace'.

Colonial Hippies Tour

Come aboard Coastal Queen, Newport's largest and most comfortable sightseeing vessel—truly one-of-a-kind in the harbor. Departing from Bowen's Wharf, Coastal Queen stands out with its spacious two-level design, panoramic views, and elegant center teak bar, serving a variety of mixed drinks, soft drinks, beer, and wine. Unlike other vessels, Coastal Queen offers onboard restrooms and unmatched 360-degree views of Newport Harbor and lower Narragansett Bay, rain or shine. Sit back, relax, and enjoy the coastline in style and comfort aboard the harbor’s premier sightseeing experience.

Evening Cocktail Cruise aboard the Coastal Queen

Hear the true stories that inspired the HBO show The Gilded Age on a self-guided walking tour down Bellevue Avenue, from Rough Point Mansion to The Breakers on Ochre Point Avenue.

Along the way, I’ll share the juicy details behind Newport’s palatial ”summer cottages” as you gaze at their impressive designs. You’ll find out about the owners of these homes, many of them New York’s most elite families including the Vanderbilts and Astors. I’ll also introduce you to the architects who designed them and the staff that kept these homes running despite harsh working conditions and low pay. 

You’ll hear about the impact that the sinking of Titanic had on the owners of the Miramar Mansion, and how it took 36 staff members to look after Mable House, a holiday home used for only eight weeks of the year.

This hour-long stroll takes you behind the scenes to discover the personalities that built today’s Newport.

Newport's Opulent Gilded Age Homes: A Self-Guided Audio Tour

Step off the beaten path and into the heart of Revolutionary-era America no crowds, no rush, just pure history. The Colony House isn’t just another old building it’s where Rhode Island declared independence two full months before the rest of the colonies. Presidents, pirates, British generals, and rebel leaders have all passed through these halls.

This self-guided experience lets you explore at your own pace. Pause at the portraits, linger where Washington walked, and stand beneath the windows that have seen it all from royal rule to rebellious defiance.

Whether you're a casual traveler, a history buff, or just someone who appreciates a quiet moment in a space that has actually shaped the world, the Colony House offers something rare: an authentic, immersive encounter with the past!

Experiences in Middleton, United States Of America