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Newport, Rhode Island: Scenic Self-Driving Audio Tour
Scenic Newport, RI Self-Guided Driving Tour
Scenic Newport, RI Self-Guided Driving Tour
Newport, Rhode Island: Scenic Self-Driving Audio Tour

Explore Scenic Newport, RI: GPS-Guided Driving Audio Tour

By Action Tour Guide
7.2 out of 10
Free cancellation available
Price is €16 per traveller
Features
  • Free cancellation available
  • 365d
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
Overview
  • Turn back the clock to the extravagant Gilded Age.
  • Marvel at Newport’s astonishing cliffside mansions.
  • Hear about the eccentric millionaires who lived here.
  • Cruise Ocean Ave and take in spectacular seaside views.
  • Get to know the historic town of Newport and all its quirks.

Activity location

  • Newport, RI
    • Newport County
    • Newport, Rhode Island, United States of America

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • 23 America's Cup Ave, Newport, RI 02840, USA
    • 23 America's Cup Avenue
    • 02840, Newport, Rhode Island, United States of America

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Explore Scenic Newport, RI: GPS-Guided Driving Audio Tour
  • Activity duration is 365 days365d365d
  • English

Enhance your driving adventure to Scenic Newport with our self-guided tour. Purchase one tour per car and enjoy commentary along the way.

Note: The 13-mile tour covers the essentials of scenic Newport, Rhode Island, in 2-3 hours.

Language options: English
Price details
€16.31 x 1 Traveller€16.31

Total
Price is €16.31

What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's includedEngaging storytelling: Uncover unique tales and thrilling history for a memorable journey!
  • What's includedWhat's includedPerfect narrator: nothing can beat listening to a great voice. Proven with tonnes of rave reviews!
  • What's includedWhat's includedComprehensive route and stops: See it all, miss nothing, leave no stone unturned!
  • What's includedWhat's includedOffline maps: no signal, no problem! Works perfectly without cellular or wifi.
  • What's includedWhat's includedHands-free: audio stories play on their own based on your location. Easy to use!
  • What's includedWhat's includedGo at your own pace: Start anytime, pause anywhere, enjoy breaks for snacks and photos freely!
  • What's includedWhat's includedGreat value: purchase per car, not per person. More affordable than bus or guided tours!
  • What's includedWhat's includedEasy-to-use app: download Action Tour Guide App onto your phone
  • What's includedWhat's includedUnique password: access your tour on Action Tour Guide App
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedAttraction passes, entry tickets, or reservations
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedFood/Drinks

Know before you book

  • Embark on a self-guided journey with the Action Tour Guide app, serving as your comprehensive guide, audio narrator, and map in one convenient package.
  • Secure a vehicle prior to the tour. A single purchase is sufficient for the entire vehicle, not requiring individual bookings per passenger.
  • Post-booking, expect an email containing the Action Tour Guide app download link and a unique password to unlock your exclusive tour access.
  • Experience a tour crafted by local experts, brought to life through the storytelling of creative writers and the voice of professional narrators.
  • Engage with animated videos at numerous stops, offering visual insights into unseen aspects, from historical scenes to hidden interiors.
  • Your purchased tour remains valid for one year from the booking date, offering flexibility should your travel plans evolve—no need for booking adjustments within this period.
  • In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, activities services are not subject to the right of withdrawal. Supplier cancellation policy will apply.

What you can expect

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

Explore Newport, RI with a scenic self-guided driving tour! See everything this seaside town has to offer at your own pace. Start at the Visitor Centre and 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, Chataeu-sur-mer, and more. Continue along Ocean Drive, which features breathtaking vistas, celebrity homes, and historic sites.

After booking, you can check your email before downloading the Action Tour Guide app, 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!

This is not an entrance ticket to attractions along the route. Check opening hours before your visit.

Points of Interest along the Newport RI Driving Tour:

  • Newport Visitor Centre
  • International Tennis Hall of Fame
  • Audrain Auto Museum
  • Edward King House
  • Kingscote
  • Bellevue House
  • Isaac Bell House
  • The Elms
  • Belmont Statue
  • Chepstow
  • Ochre Court
  • McAuley Hall
  • The Breakers
  • Hidden Mansions
  • Cheteau-sur-mer
  • National Museum of American Illustration
  • Frederick Law Olmsted Park
  • Rosecliff
  • Beechwood (Astor mansion)
  • Marble House
  • Beaulieu House
  • Belcourt Castle
  • Rough Point
  • Bailey's Beach
  • Gooseberry Beach
  • Brenton Point State Park
  • Castle Hill Inn & lighthouse
  • Oceancliff & Newport Country Club
  • Hammersmith Farm
  • Fort Adams
  • Beacon Rock
  • Bonniecrest
  • Harbour Court
  • Ida Lewis Rock
  • Rochambeau Statue and Monument
  • Spencer Park
  • The Firehouse
  • St Mary's Church
  • Aquidneck Park
  • The Hut
  • Newport Public Library

Benefits Over Live Guides and Group Tours:

  • This is a flexible and self-led tour that uses location-sensing technology as you drive.
  • The tour features in-depth audio narration that plays as you drive.
  • You can purchase just one tour for the entire car and use it as many times as you wish.
  • The audio tour is valid for one year after download, and you can use it as often as you want within that time.
  • Once downloaded, the tour works completely offline, and you can tour your way by choosing when to start, stop, fast-forward, or rewind.
  • If you need any help, you can always reach out to a real person via call, chat, or email.

Location

Activity location

  • LOB_ACTIVITIESLOB_ACTIVITIESNewport, RI
    • Newport County
    • Newport, Rhode Island, United States of America

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • PEOPLEPEOPLE23 America's Cup Ave, Newport, RI 02840, USA
    • 23 America's Cup Avenue
    • 02840, Newport, Rhode Island, United States of America