Art Historian’s Gilded Age Newport: A Self-Guided Driving Tour

Art Historian’s Gilded Age Newport: A Self-Guided Driving Tour

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About This Tour in Newport

Are you looking for a discrete way to see Newport’s local secrets? Explore at your own pace with this affordable driving tour. • Hear the rowdy Newport history of America’s famous and infamous on a mansion-packed drive from America’s Cup avenue past Fort Adams and the Cliff Walk houses of owners like Jay Leno • Hear from producer Erin Egresitz, a professional tour guide with ten years of experience and, the owner of Rhody Rambles • Take 45 minutes or linger along the way with complete control over when you start and finish • Get unlimited use before and after your booking date • Use the virtual tour option at home Once you’ve booked, you’ll receive a ticket with instructions and a unique code listed under “Before You Go”. Then simply install the VoiceMap app and enter your code. The app displays directions to the starting point. When you, and your car, are in the right place, just tap start. VoiceMap has automatic GPS playback, with turn-by-turn directions. It also works offline.

Why Visit Newport?

Newport, USA offers a wealth of attractions, cultural experiences, and activities for visitors. From historic landmarks to modern attractions, Newport provides an unforgettable travel experience with something to discover around every corner. Explore local cuisine, discover unique culture, and create lasting memories in this remarkable destination.

Getting to Newport

You can reach Newport, USA by air, train, or road depending on your starting location. From the airport, you can take a taxi, rideshare service (Uber, Lyft), or public transportation to reach the city center. Many hotels also offer shuttle services, and rental cars are widely available for exploring the area.

What's Included

  • Lifetime access to this tour in English
  • VoiceMap app for Android and iOS
  • Offline access to audio, maps, and geodata

What's Not Included

  • Tickets or entrance fees to any museums or other attractions en route
  • Smartphone and headphones
  • Transportation
  • Food and drink

Cancellation Policy

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

Additional Information

  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

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Meeting and Pickup

Meeting Point

This self-guided audio tour takes you down America's Cup Avenue, you'll hear about the

Before arrival, please install the mobile app and use the code provided on your confirmation ticket. This is a self-guided audio tour that you can start, pause, or restart at any time and complete at your own pace. Detailed starting point instructions are available after downloading.

End Point

Bellevue Plaza Shopping Mall parking lot

Pickup Information

Pickup Option: All travelers must meet at start point

Itinerary

Tour Itinerary

This self-guided audio tour takes you down America's...

This self-guided audio tour takes you down America's Cup Avenue, you'll hear about the area's lively shipping history.

The tour passes by the Whitehorne House Museum

The tour passes by the Whitehorne House Museum. You'll hear about the museum while you drive.

While driving past King Park, you'll hear about...

While driving past King Park, you'll hear about the monument to General Rochambeau.

You'll go through the Fort Adams entrance and...

You'll go through the Fort Adams entrance and see the venue for JFK's wedding reception.

While passing Fort Adams, Newport's best festival venue,...

While passing Fort Adams, Newport's best festival venue, you'll hear about Eisenhower's summer residency house when he was president.

The tour takes you past Brenton Point State Park

The tour takes you past Brenton Point State Park. You'll hear about the park while you drive.

While passing the Monument to Portuguese Discover, you'll...

While passing the Monument to Portuguese Discover, you'll hear about it's design and the history of the land it stands upon.

The tour passes by Rough Point, you'll hear...

The tour passes by Rough Point, you'll hear about the magnificent mansion while you drive.

The tour passes by Belcourt of Newport

The tour passes by Belcourt of Newport. You'll hear about the mansion while you drive.

The tour passes by the historic Marble House

The tour passes by the historic Marble House. You'll hear about the home while you drive.

The tour pass by Rosecliff, another of Newport's glorious mansions

The tour pass by Rosecliff, another of Newport's glorious mansions.

Drive past or stop by as I tell...

Drive past or stop by as I tell you about Newport's largest house, with a square-footage that has to be measured in acres rather than feet.

The tour passes by Ochre Court

The tour passes by Ochre Court. You'll hear about the court while you drive.

While passing by, you'll hear about the house...

While passing by, you'll hear about the house that is the headquarters for the Newport Preservation society, which operates ten homes for public visitation.

The tour pass by The Elms

The tour pass by The Elms. You'll hear about The Elms while you drive.

The tour passes by Kingscote

The tour passes by Kingscote. You'll hear about it while you drive.

Most of the tour takes place in Ocean Drive Historic Distric

Most of the tour takes place in Ocean Drive Historic Distric. You'll hear about the gorgeous architecture that populates the area.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the cancellation policy?

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

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Is this tour suitable for all ages?

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