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

3.6(19)Rated 3.6 out of 5 from 19 reviews3 hBy Knockabout Travel
At its inception, the entire campus of Salve Regina University fit into the donated Oche Court mansion.

About this activity

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.

What's included

  • ✓Voice Map GPS Enabled App

Meeting and pickup

  • This is a self-guided audio tour. No tour guide will be present during your tour. All audio files will be streamed through your smartphone or other compatible devices.

Good to know

  • Service animals allowed
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

Cancellation policy

All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.

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