Newport Black History Walking Tour: Explore Colonial Stories
Experience Newport’s little-known Black history on a tour of Colonial-era Historic Hill. This unique opportunity brings you to historic locations designated with Rhode Island Slave History Medallion (RISHM) markers and other local landmarks. Your RISHM tour guide will introduce you to early Black Americans, their contributions, acts of resistance, and struggles for freedom that shaped not only Newport but the nation.
Duration: 1 hr 15 min
- Free cancellation
Newport Sunset Sail on Classic Sailboat
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!
Duration: 1 hr 30 min
Self-Guided Walking Audio Tour of Cliff Walk Newport
Download GuideAlong’s Cliff Walk audio tour to explore Newport, Rhode Island’s most iconic oceanfront trail, featuring glamorous Gilded Age mansions and stunning ocean views.
The 3.5-mile path takes about two or three hours, passing the most impressive 19th-century estates in America. These “summer cottages” of the Gilded Age elite tell stories of wealth, ambition, and personal drama.
The northern section of the Cliff Walk is smooth and accessible, while the southern portion - about the last ⅓ of the walk - is rocky and more dangerous. Good footwear is a must.
Enjoy the freedom to explore offline at your own pace.
Stories, tips, and directions play automatically based on your location
Travel at your own pace
Tour offline using GPS. No cell service or WiFi is needed
Suggested itineraries for half, full, or multi-day use
No time limits or expiry, and free updates
Duration: 2–3 hours
- Free cancellation
- Private tour
Providence East Side Sights and Stories Guided Tour
Explore the rich history and vibrant culture of Providence on the Perspectives on Providence tour, an engaging journey through the East Side. This 2-hour van tour showcases iconic landmarks such as the Rhode Island State House and Roger Williams National Memorial, while also providing curated photo opportunities. Discover notable historic neighborhoods like College Hill and Benefit Street, where each era tells a unique story of the city’s evolution. With a maximum group size of 12, enjoy a comfortable experience as you learn from knowledgeable guides about the people and events that shaped Providence.
- 2-hour guided van tour of Providence's East Side
- Visit landmarks like the Rhode Island State House & Roger Williams National Memorial
- Explore historic neighborhoods, including College Hill and Benefit Street
A minimum of four guests is required for all tours to run. If less than four are booked, we’ll contact you the morning of to offer a full refund or rescheduling options
Duration: 2 hours
- Free cancellation
Newport Downtown Historic Audio APP Self Guided Smart Phone Tour
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.
Duration: 55 min – 1 hr 15 min
- Free cancellation
- Private tour
Ultimate Newport Self-Guided Audio Tour Bundle: Walk & Drive
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.
New, Lifetime access, no expiry. Use it anytime, on any trip, as many times as you want.
This isn't an entrance ticket. Check opening hours before your visit.
Duration: 3–5 hours
- Free cancellation
- Private tour
Newport's Opulent Gilded Age Homes: A Self-Guided Audio Tour
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.
Duration: 1 hour – 1 hr 30 min
- Free cancellation
- Private tour
Art Historian’s Gilded Age Newport: A Self-Guided Driving Tour
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.
Duration: 45 min – 1 hr 15 min
- Private tour
Newport Cliff Walk Self-Guided Walking Audio Tour
Discover Newport’s Cliff Walk on a self-guided tour blending ocean views, historic mansions, and dramatic coastline. Starting at Easton’s Beach and ending near Bailey’s Beach, this route lets you explore one of New England’s most scenic paths at your own pace, with expert narration bringing each stop to life. The first 2/3 of the walk is smooth and easy, which the latter part is steep and rocky.
• A self-guided GPS audio tour of Newport’s Cliff Walk
• Enrich your visit with the stories behind Newport’s iconic millionaire mansions
After booking, check your email/text to download the separate Audio Tour Guide App by Action while connected to WiFi or mobile data. Enter the password, download the tour, and enjoy it offline. Follow the audio instructions and route from the designated starting point.
New, Lifetime access, no expiry. Use it anytime, on any trip, as many times as you want.
This isn't an entrance ticket. Check opening hours before your visit.
Duration: 1–2 hours
- Free cancellation
- Private tour
Newport Colonial History: A Self-Guided Tour Off the Beaten Path
Explore Newport, Rhode Island - a colonial powerhouse built on maritime trade and religious freedom on this 60-minute Self-Guided walking tour. Trace how the harbor town once rivaled Boston and New York, revealing stories of dissenters, merchants, and the Atlantic slave trade through its historic streets and architecture.
Highlights include:
• Newport Harbor and Thames Street’s colonial homes
• The White Horse Tavern, dating to the 1670s
• The Great Friends Meeting House and early Quaker abolitionists
• The Colony House, where the Declaration of Independence was read
• Touro Synagogue, a symbol of religious tolerance
• Vernon House, visited by George Washington
• Trinity Church, inspired by Sir Christopher Wren
The tour ends at Touro Park’s mysterious stone tower.
Duration: 1 hour – 1 hr 30 min
- Free cancellation
- Private tour
The World of H.P Lovecraft: A Providence Self-Guided Walking Tour
Providence's own H.P. Lovecraft invented cosmic horror in these streets. This self-guided walking tour follows the real houses and graveyards behind his most unsettling fiction. At 135 Benefit Street, hear what The Shunned House's narrator finds buried beneath the basement floor.
The route winds through College Hill, from St. John's churchyard, where Lovecraft once led friends at midnight to listen for scratching in the walls. It passes the Fleur-de-Lys building, real-life home of Henry Wilcox in The Call of Cthulhu. Along the way, trace the invented history of the Necronomicon, a text so convincing that readers still ask if it's real. The tour ends at Prospect Terrace, overlooking the city Lovecraft both loved and feared until his death in 1937.
Perfect for horror fans, myth lovers, and anyone who has ever wondered where fiction ends and history begins. Simply install the free VoiceMap app and enter the code from your confirmation email to download the tour and start walking.
Duration: 1 hr 15 min – 2 hr 30 min
- Free cancellation
- Private tour
Explore Newport Cliff Walk Self Guided Walking Tour
Step into a world of sweeping ocean views, architectural ambition, and high-society drama on this immersive self-guided audio tour along Newport’s legendary Cliff Walk. You’ll uncover the stories of a city where old money met new ambition—and where elegance masked scandal, rebellion, and reinvention.
Journey through the heart of America’s Gilded Age. Discover how self-made tycoons and society queens used architecture to vie for dominance, and how the lives of servants, socialites, and outsiders influenced the creation of these incredible estates. This tour peels back the curtain on a world that is dazzling and deeply human, from behind-the-scenes secrets to forgotten voices.
Move at your own pace as you take in breathtaking views while listening to richly narrated stories grounded in historical research and local insight. See Newport as you’ve never seen it before, whether you're a history lover, an architecture fan, or a curious wanderer.
Duration: 3 hours – 3 hr 30 min
- Free cancellation
- Private tour
Newport Cliff Walk Guided Tour
Explore the stunning Cliff Walk, a 3.5-mile scenic path that showcases some of Newport's most magnificent mansions and breathtaking views. This two-hour guided tour includes fascinating insights into the history of iconic estates like The Breakers and Rosecliff, while providing plenty of opportunities for photos and reflections. Perfect for groups looking for an enriching outdoor experience, this tour runs from May to October, ensuring you get the best of Newport's beauty.
- Two-hour guided tour along Newport’s famous Cliff Walk
- Highlights include historic mansions such as Marble House and Ochre Court
- Available Monday to Saturday at 1PM
Duration: 2 hours
- Free cancellation
Providence Downtown and Brown Self Guided App GPS Walking Tour
A tour for those that don't want touristy tours. your walking tour begins at the grand Providence City Hall, a building that has witnessed the city’s evolution for more than a century, winding your way through downtown before looping back to the nearby Burnside Park as your last stop. Welcome to Providence, the “Creative Capital” of Rhode Island!
Providence is a riverside city nestled at the head of Narragansett Bay, famous for its rich history, vibrant arts scene, and a spirit of independence that dates back to its founding in 1636 by Roger Williams-a man who believed in freedom of thought and built a community where everyone could belong.
Go at your own pace, anytime. The tour is hands free, location aware and plays as you walk. Go anytime, at your own pace.
Duration: 1 hr 15 min – 1 hr 45 min
- Free cancellation
- Private tour
3 Hour Luxury Van Tour With Breakers Admission
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.
Duration: 3 hours
- Free cancellation
- Private tour
Rhode Island in a Day
We want to show what’s great about the Ocean State! If you would like to experience the culture, cuisine, scenery, and story of America’s smallest state in one amazing day with an expert guide, then this is the tour for you. Only 48 miles long and 37 miles wide, Rhode Island is full of big surprises! As we take you on this enlightening journey, you will enjoy the things that make Rhode Island so attractive and unique. Beginning in our capital city and traveling by tour bus around our beautiful Bay, you will take in breathtaking views, and learn what this state has contributed to America. On this trip you will visit the things Rhode Island is most known for including picturesque beaches, colonial architecture and history, lighthouses, islands, quintessential New England towns, and stunning mansions. Going from Providence to Newport, and exploring many beautiful towns in between, this tour will show you Rhode Island in a Day!
Duration: 8 hr 30 min
- Free cancellation
Historic Highlights with the Gilded Age Van Tour
Your private van tour will introduce you to Newport, Ri to discover more than 387 years of history. You will quickly see why Newport, RI. became 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 fully narrated tour, for up to 5 guests, so we explore Newport, RI and all its amazing aspects a relaxed pace, and not packed into a overcrowded tour bus. Keep in mind your tour last roughly 90 minutes and we DO NOT go inside any mansions. We will pass them and give you interesting information from the exterior.
Duration: 1 hr 30 min
- Private tour
Downtown Westerly Ghost Tour
Westerly, Rhode Island’s haunting past has been well documented for centuries – the small community may be familiar to most for it’s proximity to the beach but Westerly has tales of intrigue sure to spend a tingle up your spine. From deadly shipwrecks, cursed pirate treasure and actual witches, there’s no shortage of dark legends in Rhode Island’s hamlet on the Pawcatuck River.
On this tour, you’ll hear tales of the Devil’s visit to Westerly, the spectral light formed by one of New England’s worst shipwrecks, tales of two souls trapped in one body and paranormal activity at Westerly’s known establishments. The 19th century industrial community roots run strong through a town whose importance was forged in the colonial era.
Walk through the the bustling landscape of downtown Westerly and the banks of the Pawcatuck River as we uncover the supernatural tales and legends of the notable southern Rhode Island community.
Duration: 1 hr 45 min
Twilight Cruise: After The Sun Goes Down
As the sun dips below the horizon, the city lights of Newport’s Waterfront begin to twinkle, reflecting off the water’s surface alongside a twilight glow. This nighttime cruise offers a unique perspective of Newport, blending the tranquility of the water with the vibrant nightlife, making it an unforgettable experience after the sun sets. Sit back, relax and enjoy the scenery with cocktails in hand. This cruise offers a complimentary champagne toast and a cash bar. Not a narrated tour.
Duration: 1 hour
- Free cancellation
Private Downtown Newport Walking Tour
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.
Duration: 2 hours
- Free cancellation
- Private tour
Scenic Day Sails in Newport Harbor and Narragansett Bay Aquidneck
Set sail aboard Aquidneck on a memorable journey through Newport Harbor and Narragansett Bay, where the winds are perfect for an afternoon adventure. Guests can relax and soak in the stunning views of iconic landmarks like the Pell Bridge and Fort Adams, or take an active role by helping to raise the sails. With no sailing experience required, everyone can enjoy the beauty of Newport’s coastline, including vintage America’s Cup boats and lighthouses. Knowledgeable captains provide light commentary, ensuring a fun and informative experience for all ages in the calm, protected waters of the bay. AGE RESTRICTION: No children under age 6.
Duration: 1 hr 40 min
- Free cancellation
Private Fishing Charters in Newport, RI
Set sail on a private fishing charter in Newport, RI, where a third-generation captain guides you through prime fishing waters. Experience the thrill of reeling in striped bass, bluefish, fluke, or Black Sea bass while enjoying the stunning coastal views. Whether you prefer inshore adventures in Narragansett Bay or offshore deep-sea fishing, our charters are tailored for groups of 1-6 passengers. All fishing gear and licenses are provided, ensuring a hassle-free day on the water. Charters are run on our 32’ Regulator center console, featuring twin 300 hp engines to get you to the fishing grounds fast and safely. Capture unforgettable memories with family and friends as you fish in one of the East Coast's premier sport fishing destinations.
Duration: 5 hours
- Free cancellation
- Private tour
90 Minute Luxury Van Scenic Tour of Newport Mansions
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.
Duration: 1 hr 30 min
- Free cancellation
- Private tour
Private Sunset Cruise Aboard Camelot in Newport
Experience the allure of Newport, RI aboard Camelot, a classic charter reminiscent of the 1930s American commuter vessels. This private sunset cruise is ideal for couples, friends, or families of up to 6, allowing you to savor the stunning coastal views while the sun sets over the horizon. Enjoy a leisurely ride past historic estates, charming islands, and iconic lighthouses with a knowledgeable captain who will pause for picturesque moments. Bring along a picnic to enhance your coastal adventure on Narragansett Bay.
- Private sunset cruise aboard the classic yacht, Camelot
- Perfect for couples, friends, or family outings (up to 6 guests)
- Cruise past Newport's historic estates and beautiful landmarks
- Knowledgeable captain provides insights and photo opportunities
_ Bring a bottle of wine, ice cold beer or your favorite non-alcoholic beverages (sorry - no bottles of hard alcohol, but canned cocktails or canned hard seltzer are fine!)
Duration: 1 hr 30 min
- Free cancellation
- Private tour