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Newport Self Guided Audio Walking Tour of Historic District

New2 h 30 minFree cancellationBy Drives & Detours
Newport Self Guided Audio Walking Tour of Historic District

About this activity

Walk the colonial streets of Newport, Rhode Island, on a self-guided audio tour that plays automatically via a GPS app. You will navigate the district's past as tales of merchants and revolutionaries unfold around you.

Along the route, pass landmarks like the Colony House, Brick Market, Trinity Church, and Touro Synagogue. Discover how this 18th-century port embraced religious toleration while grappling with its ties to the slave trade and the American Revolution.

Explore at your own pace—pause to admire architecture, stop near the wharves, or linger in Washington Square. The audio resumes whenever you’re ready, so you can move freely without keeping up with a group.

This is a self-guided experience (no in-person guide). Download the tour in advance and use it anytime—it works offline and follows your location along the route.

What's included

  • ✓Flexible Usage (unlimited access)
  • ✓Audio Guide
  • ✓App and Tour Download

Not included

  • ✕Smartphone (bring your own)

Meeting and pickup

  • The Museum of Newport History is found in the Old Brick Market at 127 Thames Street at the junction with Touro Street and Washington Square.

Good to know

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Works entirely offline once downloaded—no cell service required
  • GPS-triggered audio plays automatically based on your location
  • Flexible - Buy once, use any day/time—access never expires
  • Get the Drives & Detours app download the tour ahead of time

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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