Newport Cliff Walk - Legends of the Gilded Age GPS Guided Audio Tour
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About This Tour in Newport
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
- Voice Map GPS Enabled App
Cancellation Policy
Additional Information
- Service animals allowed
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
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Meeting and Pickup
Meeting Point
We embark on a 3This 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.
End Point
This tour ends at Bailey's Beach in Newport. There is a public trolley/bus that runs frequently and can shuttle you back to the starting location. The bus is free from Memorial Day through late October.
Pickup Information
Pickup Option: All travelers must meet at start point
Itinerary
Tour Itinerary
We embark on a 3 1 hour 30 minutes
We embark on a 3.5-mile walk of Rhode Island's most popular attraction. Along the way, we pass by many Gilded Age mansions and discuss the origin stories and peculiarities of the families that lived there.
We begin our tour at this breathtaking view... 5 minutes
We begin our tour at this breathtaking view of Narragansett Bay and explore how this stairway to the rocks below became a pavilion for ad hoc music and dancing parties for the servants who staffed the luxurious mansions at the top of the cliff.
Many of the buildings that comprise this Catholic...
Many of the buildings that comprise this Catholic University were once Gilded Age mansions or supporting buildings on the estate. Ochre Court and Vineland Estate are two former estates that were donated to the University when their owners finally couldn't bear the costs. Hear their stories as you walk past these elegant homes.
You will walk past the largest mansion in... 5 minutes
You will walk past the largest mansion in Newport, once the summer home to the Vanderbilt family. You may exit the Cliff Walk and tour the interior if you wish (separate fee applies).
As you walk past this elaborate mansion, we...
As you walk past this elaborate mansion, we will talk about its original owner, Mrs. Alva Vanderbilt, and how she tore open the previously closed door to Newport's polite society, reshaping its power structure.
This mansion was the home of heiress and...
This mansion was the home of heiress and socialite Doris Duke, who led an eccentric lifestyle. Learn about "the richest little girl in the world," how she lived, and how she might have gotten away with murder (only the ghosts know for sure).
We end our tour at this private beach club
We end our tour at this private beach club. Although access is restricted during the height of summer, you may walk the sandy beach or take a dip where the Astors and Vanderbilts played during the Gilded Age during the shoulder seasons.
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?
Please check the age requirements and physical fitness level requirements listed in the tour details above. Some tours may have age restrictions or require a certain level of physical fitness.
