Ultimate Newport Self-Guided Audio Tour Bundle: Walk & Drive

4.1(33)5 hFree cancellationBy Guide With Action

About this activity

Visit historic, coastal Newport at your own pace during this attraction-packed, self-guided tour. Follow a carefully chosen itinerary and live GPS map, with stops at celebrated mansions like the Bellevue House, the chateau-inspired Elms, and the iconic Vanderbilt home, the Breakers, plus natural sights like Easton’s Beach and Fort Adams State Park.

• A self-guided tour of Newport’s top historic & natural attractions

• Ideal for groups: purchase only one tour per car, & everyone can listen in

• Take as long or as little as you’d like in each location, with plenty of enriching audio

After booking, check your email to download the separate Audio Tour Guide App by Action, enter your unique password, & access your tour. These steps require good internet/Wi-Fi access. From there, follow the audio instructions and the route.

New, Lifetime access, no expiry. Use it anytime, on any trip, as many times as you want.

This isn't an entrance ticket. Check opening hours before your visit.

What's included

✓Just bring your car and phone; the app guides your tour.
✓Support is available via chat, email, or phone if you need help.
✓Planning tools, route maps, scenic stops, and area previews included.
✓Private tour experience for your family, in your own car.
✓Lifetime access: use the tour anytime and keep it for future trips.
✓Works offline with GPS route guidance and automatic audio stories.
✓One purchase covers everyone in your car, not per person.
✓Flexible tour: start, stop, and pause anytime during your trip.
✓Access your tour in our separate audio tour app after booking.
✓Hidden gems and local stories included along the route.

Not included

✕No live guide. Entrance fees, parking, food, and car rental are separate.

Meeting and pickup

Begin from 23 America's Cup Ave, Newport, RI 02840, USA. After booking the tour, search your emails and texts for "audio tour". Your tour is VALID FOREVER, so follow these instructions NOW to finish setting up the tour while you have Wi-Fi/data. Do NOT wait until you are onsite.

Good to know

Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
The driving tour begins on America’s Cup Avenue near the Gateway Visitors Center. As you drive south, Cardines Field will be on your left, while the Visitor Center parking lot and bus depot will be on your right. This is only a suggested starting point. We are not affiliated with the Visitor Center or nearby businesses, and their staff cannot assist with the tour. Please note that the Visitor Center has not reopened since the pandemic.
Many museums, including The Elms, The Breakers, Rosecliff, Marble House, and Chateau-sur-Mer, require a valid ticket or membership to access the properties and their parking lots.
Parking is available in the lot next to Easton’s Beach.
Easy to use: GPS-triggered audio plays automatically along the route for a hands-free experience.
Private tour: Explore in your own vehicle without crowded buses or large tour groups.
At your own pace: Start anytime and pause for hikes, picnics, photos, or scenic stops.
Works offline: Once downloaded, the tour works using GPS without Wi-Fi or cellular service.
Good value: One purchase covers everyone in your vehicle, not each person separately.
More ways to save: Choose a single tour, a nearby bundle, or access to 200+ tours.
Download in advance: Download the Tour Guide app by Action and tour while connected to Wi-Fi or a strong cellular signal.
Follow the route: Begin at the suggested starting point or join anywhere along the route shown in the app.
Lifetime access: Preview the tour before your trip and revisit the stories, photos, and details afterward.
Supported devices: iPhone with iOS 15+, Android with version 9+, or a GPS-enabled iPad/tablet with cellular capability.
The app’s audio will play through your car’s Apple CarPlay and Android Auto display, while the app’s map will display on your phone. You can connect your phone to the car via Bluetooth to listen to the commentary through the car stereo.
For walking portions, we recommend using headphones or earbuds for clearer audio and to avoid disturbing others nearby.

Cancellation policy

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

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