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Explore Scenic Newport, RI: GPS-Guided Driving Audio Tour

By Action Tour Guide
7.6 out of 10
Good
Free cancellation available
Price is P 1,044 per traveler
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Features

  • Free cancellation available
  • 365d
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Multiple languages

Overview

  • Turn back the clock to the extravagant Gilded Age.
  • Marvel at Newport’s astonishing cliffside mansions.
  • Hear about the eccentric millionaires who lived here.
  • Cruise Ocean Ave and take in spectacular seaside views.
  • Get to know the historic town of Newport and all its quirks.

Activity location

  • Newport, RI
    • Newport County
    • Newport, Rhode Island, United States of America

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • 23 America's Cup Ave, Newport, RI 02840, USA
    • 23 America's Cup Avenue
    • 02840, Newport, Rhode Island, United States of America

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Explore Scenic Newport, RI: GPS-Guided Driving Audio Tour

  • Activity duration is 365 days365d
    365d
  • English

Enhance your driving adventure to Scenic Newport with our self-guided tour. Purchase one tour per car and enjoy commentary along the way.

Note: The 13-mile tour covers the essentials of scenic Newport, Rhode Island, in 2-3 hours.

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

Price details
P 1,044.02 x 1 TravelerP 1,044.02
Total
Price is P 1,044.02

What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's included
    Engaging storytelling: Uncover unique tales and thrilling history for a memorable journey!
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Perfect narrator: Nothing can beat listening to a great voice. Proven with tons of rave reviews!
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Comprehensive route and stops: See it all, miss nothing, leave no stone unturned!
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Offline maps: No signal, no problem! Works perfectly without cellular or wifi.
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Hands-free: Audio stories play on their own based on your location. Easy to use!
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Go at your own pace: Start anytime, pause anywhere, enjoy breaks for snacks and photos freely!
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Great value: Purchase per car, not per person. More affordable than bus or guided tours!
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Easy-to-use app: Download Action’s Tour Guide App onto your phone
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Unique password: Access your tour on the Action Tour Guide App
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Attraction passes, entry tickets, or reservations
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Food/Drinks

Know before you book

  • Enjoy a flexible, self-guided experience with the Action Tour Guide app—your audio narrator, GPS-enabled map, and tour guide all in one, so you can explore at your own pace.
  • A vehicle is required for this driving tour. You only need to purchase one tour per vehicle, not per person, making it easy for everyone in your group to listen together.
  • After booking, you’ll receive an email with instructions to download the Action Tour Guide app and a unique password to access your tour. Download the tour in advance for the best experience.
  • Explore with stories created by local experts, professional writers, and experienced narrators that bring each destination’s history, culture, and landmarks to life.
  • Discover more with animated videos at select stops, helping you visualize historic events, hidden interiors, changing landscapes, and other details that may not be visible today.
  • Enjoy lifetime access with no expiry. Once unlocked, your tour is yours to use anytime, on future trips, and as many times as you like.

What you can expect

Recommended: Purchase one tour per car. Everyone can listen at the same time!

Explore Newport, RI with a scenic self-guided driving tour! See everything this seaside town has to offer at your own pace. Start at the Visitor Center and drive down Bellevue Avenue, the “most beautiful avenue in the world”. See and learn about the gorgeous Gilded Age Mansions along the way - including The Breakers, Marble House, The Elms, Rosecliff, Chataeu-sur-mer, and more. Continue along Ocean Drive, which features breathtaking vistas, celebrity homes, and historic sites.

After booking, you can check your email before downloading the Action Tour Guide app, enter the password, and download the tour while you have WiFi or cell service. Once downloaded, the tour works offline, allowing you to enjoy the experience without an internet connection. Simply follow the audio instructions and the route from there.

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

This is not an entrance ticket to attractions along the route. Check opening hours before your visit.

Must-See Stops in Newport RI Driving Tour:

  • The Elms: Turn In & Park
  • Cliff Walk Forty Steps
  • The Breakers
  • Marble House Parking Lot
  • Ocean Drive
  • Fort Adams

Benefits Over Live Guides and Group Tours:

  • This is a flexible and self-led tour that uses location-sensing technology as you drive.
  • The tour features in-depth audio narration that plays as you drive.
  • You can purchase just one tour for the entire car and use it as many times as you wish.
  • New, Lifetime access, no expiry. Use it anytime, on any trip, as many times as you want.
  • Once downloaded, the tour works completely offline, and you can tour your way by choosing when to start, stop, fast-forward, or rewind.
  • If you need any help, you can always reach out to a real person via call, chat, or email.

Location

Activity location

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    Newport, RI
    • Newport County
    • Newport, Rhode Island, United States of America

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • PEOPLEPEOPLE
    23 America's Cup Ave, Newport, RI 02840, USA
    • 23 America's Cup Avenue
    • 02840, Newport, Rhode Island, United States of America