Top things to do in Newport, Rhode Island

Newport Cliff Walk Self-Guided Walking Tour in Newport

Newport , Rhode Island

★ ★ ★ ★ ☆ (79 reviews)
Free Cancellation

From $ 14.99

 

Explore scenic, Newport’s historic Cliff Walk at your own pace using this self-guided, GPS-based tour. Download an easy-to-use app and set off on an attraction-packed audio tour. Learn the little-known stories behind famous families of the Gilded Age—the Vanderbilts, the Astors, and other millionaires—and see their iconic oceanside mansions. • A self-guided walking tour of Newport’s Cliff Walk • Enrich your visit with the stories behind Newport’s iconic millionaire mansions • Benefit from online support as needed and an easy-to-use downloadable app After booking, check your email/text to download the separate Audio Tour Guide App by Action while connected to WiFi or mobile data. Enter the password, download the tour, and enjoy it offline. Follow the audio instructions and route from the designated starting point. 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.

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Newport Sightseeing Day Sailing Experience on Schooner Adirondack in Newport

Newport , Rhode Island

★ ★ ★ ★ ☆ (68 reviews)

From $ 57.24

Duration: 1 hours (approx.)

See Newport, Rhode Island from the water on an exciting sunset sail around Newport Harbor on Schooner Adirondack. You'll pass by many iconic sights, bridges, lighthouses and more during this 1.5-hour experience!

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Newport Sightseeing Boat Tour aboard Rum Runner II in Newport

Newport , Rhode Island

★ ★ ★ ★ ☆ (65 reviews)

From $ 44.52

Duration: 1 hours (approx.)

Step aboard a classic boat and get a great overview of Newport’s historic waterfront, Newport Harbor and Narragansett Bay. This tour is fully narrated and includes passing by all the iconic sites Newport has to offer from the water. Sightsee along the shoreline, see some Newport mansions, see Fort Adams and some of the largest private yachts that summer in Newport.

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Walking Ghost Tour Through Newport RI in Newport

Newport , Rhode Island

★ ★ ★ ★ ☆ (63 reviews)
Free Cancellation

From $ 23.00

Duration: 1 hours (approx.)

Walk Through History Wicked Awesome Tours of Newport is a tour company in Newport, Rhode Island. We educate visitors on the history of Newport; our city by the sea. Guests will view buildings from the 1600's, and hear true stories about pirates, British occupancy, and paranormal occurrences. We will not jump out and scare you. The tours will provide accurate historical facts and bring you to locations with a pirate connection and/or where people have reported experiencing strange phenomena.

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Newport Open Air Trolley Tour W/Breakers Admission (Ages 8+Only) in Newport

Newport , Rhode Island

★ ★ ★ ★ ☆ (55 reviews)
Likely to Sell Out Free Cancellation

From $ 48.00

 

For ages 8+ only, experience Newport's only open air trolley tour with breath-taking views of Ocean Drive and the Gilded Age mansions along Bellevue Ave and the Cliff Walk. You will also visit the inside of the Breakers mansion for an additional 90 minutes. This narrated tour covers 150 points of interest including Newport's Gilded Age, Colonial and Naval History . Shopping, dining, boat tours, lighthouses, sunsets and Newport's best activities of today are also explained See TV and movie sets come to life such as Hocus Pocus 2, HBO's The Gilded Age, and classics such as Amistad, True Lies, The Great Gatsby, and a dozen others. Your guide also explains how to navigate the city on your own and the best places to park for free.

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Guided Tour of Newport in Open Air LSV  in Newport

Newport , Rhode Island

★ ★ ★ ★ ☆ (51 reviews)
Free Cancellation

From $ 129.00

Duration: 2 hours (approx.)

Experience Newport in style and comfort with our one-of-a-kind LSV tour. Enjoy the freedom and flexibility of exploring the city in a luxurious open-air electric vehicle while learning about its rich history from a knowledgeable local guide. Our personalized itineraries and intimate group size create a truly unforgettable experience.

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Newport Sunset Sail on Classic Sailboat in Newport

Newport , Rhode Island

★ ★ ★ ★ ☆ (42 reviews)

From $ 67.84

Duration: 1 hours (approx.)

Sunset sailing is one of the best evening activities to do during your stay in Newport, RI. Enjoy a relaxing sail around Narragansett Bay on a classic sailboat and see all of Newport's iconic sights from the water including historic lighthouses and landmarks, other classic boats and sailboats, bridges, mansions and more!

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Morning Mimosa Sightseeing Sail on Schooner Madeleine in Newport in Newport

Newport , Rhode Island

★ ★ ★ ★ ☆ (41 reviews)

From $ 57.24

Duration: 1 hours (approx.)

Start your day with a morning sightseeing sail around Newport on a classic sailboat. Sailing aboard Schooner Madeleine is a great experience for friends and family to see all the iconic waterfront sights of Newport and Narragansett Bay. Sail by the Newport Bridge, which is the largest suspension bridge in New England, see historic lighthouses, Fort Adams, Newport's mansions, Hammersmith Farm and more from the water. Watch the crew raise sail and relax on deck with a mimosa. Once the sails are up, guests will enjoy sailing around the bay powered by the wind. This is a classic Newport experience that's great for friends and family, locals and visitors that want to see all that Newport has to offer from the water!

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Historic Scenic Tour Through Newport With Elms Admission in Newport

Newport , Rhode Island

★ ★ ★ ★ ★ (40 reviews)
Likely to Sell Out Free Cancellation

From $ 45.00

Duration: 2 hours (approx.)

Enjoy a historic scenic tour on a spacious shuttle bus boasting views of this iconic ocean city and her charming neighborhoods. Visit The Elms Mansion, which is used to film the popular HBO series, The Gilded Age. (When The Elms is closed guests will visit The Marble House, including the dates of November 3-21, 2025.) Throughout this tour not only will you learn the history of Newport, but you’ll also learn about some of her ghosts who still call Newport home today. We’ll also discuss the history of how pirates came to Newport only to meet their demise. This tour will take you throughout time where each century made its impact and stamped its mark, making Newport one of the most fascinating cities to visit!

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

Newport , Rhode Island

★ ★ ★ ★ ☆ (30 reviews)
Free Cancellation

From $ 19.99

 

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.

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Historic Highlights with the Gilded Age Van Tour in Newport

Newport , Rhode Island

★ ★ ★ ★ ★ (26 reviews)

From $ 59.00

Duration: 1 hours (approx.)

Your van tour will introduce you to Newport, Ri to discover more than 387 years of history. You will quickly see why Newport, RI. became the go-to summer destination for the Gilded Age crowd and Mrs. Astor's " 400." The Tour is Fully narrated along the 15 mile route, passing over 100 local attractions, points of Interest and Historic Sights. Keep in mind this is fully narrated tour, for up to 12 guests, so we explore Newport, RI and all its amazing aspects a relaxed pace, and not packed into a overcrowded tour bus. Keep in mind your tour last roughly 90 minutes and we DO NOT go inside any mansions. We will pass them and give you interesting information from the exterior.

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Newport Open Air Trolley Tour (Ages 8+ only) in Newport

Newport , Rhode Island

★ ★ ★ ★ ☆ (24 reviews)
Likely to Sell Out Free Cancellation

From $ 24.00

 

Experience Newport's only open air trolley tour with breath-taking views of Ocean Drive and the Gilded Age mansions along Bellevue Ave and the Cliff Walk. This narrated tour covers 150 points of interest including Newport's Gilded Age, Colonial era, and Naval History . Shopping, dining, boat tours, lighthouses, sunsets and Newport's best activities of today are also explained See TV and movie sets come to life such as Hocus Pocus 2, HBO's The Gilded Age, and classics such as Amistad, True Lies, The Great Gatsby, and a dozen others. Your guide also explains how to navigate the city on your own and the best places to park for free.

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Scenic Tour of Newport, RI By Helicopter - 3 person Mansion Tour in Newport

Newport , Rhode Island

★ ★ ★ ★ ★ (18 reviews)
Free Cancellation

From $ 255.00

 

Enjoy a 12-minute Mansion Tour of Newport, RI for groups up to 3 passengers. A truly unique perspective above the treasures of Newport awaits you on this tour. Take in captivating views of Aquidneck Island, Rose Island, the mighty Newport Bridge, and Ocean Drive. Soar over miles of the most beautiful coastline in the country. Enjoy breathtaking views of Rosecliff Mansion, Marble House, The Elms and many other famous residences. Get up close and personal with Hammersmith Farm, the Kennedy’s Newport summer home, and of course experience The Breakers, all from your front row seat in the sky.

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Parasailing in Newport, Rhode Island in Newport

Newport , Rhode Island

★ ★ ★ ★ ★ (16 reviews)
Free Cancellation

From $ 139.00

Duration: 1 hours (approx.)

Enjoy a beautiful boat ride out of the famous Newport Harbor and see all it has to offer. Then experience the thrill of a lifetime by being gradually lifted off the back of our specialized parasailing boat and soar hundred of feet over Narragansett Bay to take in all the surrounding views and famous landmarks. We are a family friendly activity and love sharing what we do with each and every guest.

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Golden Age to Gilded Age Newport's Transformation Walking Tour in Newport

Newport , Rhode Island

★ ★ ★ ★ ☆ (16 reviews)
Free Cancellation

From $ 25.00

 

Embark on an enchanting journey through Newport's fascinating transformation from its colonial Golden Age to its opulent Gilded Age summer colony with our "Golden to Gilded Walking Tour." Discover how the city evolved and its people thrived during these dynamic periods, long before the Vanderbilts' arrival. Let our knowledgeable guides lead you through the rich history, stunning architecture, and captivating stories that define Newport’s legacy. This tour is a must for anyone interested in learning how Newport became a Gilded Age playground for the likes of the Vanderbilts and Astors.

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Golden Hour Cruise in Newport

Newport , Rhode Island

★ ★ ★ ★ ☆ (16 reviews)
Free Cancellation

From $ 46.00

Duration: 1 hours (approx.)

During the picture-perfect hour before sunset, you will enjoy a lightly guided tour of the Newport waterfront. Raise a glass to the end of the day with our cash bar and complimentary champagne toast. You will see many inspiring sites along our route, such as gilded age estates, islands, lighthouses and 19th century forts.

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