Walking tours
Free Cancellation
Language:
English
Mobile voucher accepted
Duration: 2 Hours
Do this because
Get the most out of Newport’s Cliff Walk with this self-guided audio tour
Admire Gilded Age mansions to one side and the untamed Atlantic Ocean to the other
Hear the stories behind famous families such as the Vanderbilts and Astors
What to expect
Embark on a scenic cliff walk along a 3.5-mile trail on the eastern shore of Newport Rhode Island with this self-guided walking audio tour. You'll get access to an audio guide that has been created by local guides, curated by creative writers, and narrated by professional voice artists.Your adventure starts 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. You'll see the second-largest of Newport’s famous mansions, built for banker and real estate mogul Ogden Goelet. Finally, end your tour with scenic views at Bailey’s Beach.
What's included
Self-guided tour taken via the Action Tour Guide app
Unique password (sent by email) for access to the Action Tour Guide app
Live GPS map on your phone
Audio narration
Written text explanations
Route from stop to stop
List of stops along route
What's not included
Transportation
Entry to paid attractions
Vehicle rentals
Parking
Food or drinks
What to remember
Know in advance:
This is a self-guided tour; no guide will accompany you. The tour operator's app functions as a guide, an audio tour, and a map all in one
After booking the tour, search your email for the phrase "Set up your self-guided tour now." Follow these instructions immediately to finish setting up the tour while you have Wi-Fi/data. Please don't wait until you are on-site
Works perfectly without cellular or Wi-Fi with offline maps
The audio stories play on their own based on your location. You can start anytime and pause anywhere
Most stops along the tour have animated videos allowing you to visualize what you cannot see, such as snapshots from different centuries or interior rooms
You can use the self-guided tour for one year. It is Ideal for extended visits and return trips over the next 12 months
Provider
ACTION TOUR GUIDE
Booking Fee
Good news! No extra fees are applied to this booking.
Cancellation Fee
Receive a 100% refund if you cancel up to 1 day before the experience begins
Where
117 Memorial Boulevard, Newport, RI 02840, USA
Meeting point:
This tour begins at Easton's Beach in Memorial Boulevard.