Tours & Activities in Newport

Enjoy a guided ghost walking tour in Newport and walk around the historic district. Follow a costumed guide to discover the city's most haunted sites and listen to the spooky ghost stories.

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.

Immerse yourself in Newport's remarkable history on this walking tour which spans the Revolutionary War through the Gilded Age of the 19th century. See many landmarks, including the Colony House.

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!

Take a self-guided driving and audio tour of Newport, Rhode Island. Discover more about elegant mansions, Newport's historic past, and iconic American millionaires like the Vanderbilts and Astors.

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!

Stroll through the historic streets of Newport and sample fresh cuisine from 5 different local restaurants. Led by knowledgeable locals, this food tour is a great way to experience the city.

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 • Enjoy a mix of natural and historical attractions on a carefully chosen itinerary • Benefit from online support as needed and an easy-to-use downloadable app After booking, you can check your email before downloading the Tour Guide App by Action, enter your unique password, and access your tour. The preceding steps require good internet/wifi access. Simply follow the audio instructions and the route from there. New, extra validity — now, it’s yours for an entire year! Use multiple times over multiple trips!

Immerse yourself in Newport's colonial history on this guided city walking tour. Trace the settlement history of Newport and visit famous colonial sites like the Great Friends Meeting House.

Savor the secrets and scandals from the Gilded Age that linger along Newport’s captivating coastline with this affordable walking tour. • View the impressive stately mansions like the Breakers, Rosecliff, Belmont Estate and Rough Point, which were all once home to ‘The 400’, from Newport’s Cliff Walk • Hear from producer Gregg Squeglia, a travel writer and tour guide based in Massachusetts • Do it all in 90 minutes or linger at stops along the way with complete control over when you start and finish • Get unlimited use before your booking date and after it • 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, and when you’re in the right place, just pop in your headphones and tap start. VoiceMap has automatic GPS playback, with turn-by-turn directions. It also works offline.

Enjoy a self-guided narrated walking tour of Newport’s Cliff Walk. Admire the raw, untamed, crashing waves of the Atlantic ocean and elegant Gilded Age mansions along the coast.

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.

Savor the secrets and scandals that linger along Newport’s captivating coastline on this self-guided walking tour. Experience the magic of GPS-playback while immersing yourself in local history. 

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, and Harvard Yard. 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, you can check your email before downloading the Tour Guide App by Action, entering your unique password, and accessing your tour. The preceding steps require good internet/Wi-Fi access. Simply follow the audio instructions and the route from there. New, extra validity — now, it’s yours for an entire year! Use multiple times over multiple trips! This is not an entrance ticket to attractions along the route. Check opening hours before your visit.

Discover the history of Newport’s people of color. Explore places where enslaved people lived & labored along with locations where free African Americans built enterprises & supported a new industry.

Embark on a hike along Newport's Cliff Walk and listen to audio content through an app on your smartphone. Learn about the families that shaped the Gilded Age, an era of explosive growth in America.

Discover the secrets of Newport's downtown on a self-guided audio-walking tour. Walk the cobblestone streets, past quaint shops, and historic landmarks at your own pace while hearing about the city.