Newport: Cliff Walk Self-Guided Walking Tour
Explore Newport's Cliff Walk with a self-guided tour. Admire the ocean's raw power and Gilded Age mansions.
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Location
117 Memorial Blvd
117 Memorial Boulevard Newport, RI 02840Refund Policy
Agenda
Embark on a scenic cliff walk beside the ocean.
Admire the architectural beauty of lavish seaside mansions.
Uncover secrets of 19th-century America’s richest families.
Get up close looks at The Breakers, Rosecliff, and more.
Learn all about the wild, Gatsby-esque Gilded Age.
About this event
Start by downloading the Action Tour Guide app, which will function as your personal tour guide, audio tour, and map. Note: This 1+ mile-long tour covers the essentials of Cliff Walk in 1-2 hours.
Embark on a scenic cliff walk along a 3.5-mile trail along the eastern shore of Newport Rhode Island. Use your audio guide which has been created by local guides, curated by creative writers, and narrated by professional voice artists.
Begin the tour at Easton’s Beach. As you walk down the path, see Gilded Age mansions representing an era of lavish wealth and unbridled excess. Hear the stories of the Vanderbilts, Astors, and other American millionaires behind mansions like The Breakers, Marble House, Rosecliff, and others.
After the walk at 40 Steps, continue to the Ochre Court. Discover the second-largest of Newport’s famous mansions, built for banker and real estate mogul Ogden Goelet. Finally, end the tour with scenic views at Bailey’s Beach.
After booking, you can check your email before downloading the Action Tour Guide app, enter your unique password, and access your tour. The preceding steps require good internet/wifi access. Simply follow the audio instructions and the route from there.
Buy once, use for one year! Ideal for extended visits and return trips over the next 12 months.
This is not an entrance ticket to attractions along the route. Check opening hours before your visit.
Key Stops of Cliff Walk:-
- Easton's Beach
- Forty Steps
- Ochre Court
- Mcauley Hall
- The Breakers
- Rosecliff
- Beechwood (Astor Mansion)
- Marble House
- Rough Point
- Land's End
- Bailey's Beach
Benefits Over Live Guides and Group Tours:
- This flexible, self-led tour works by sensing your location as you walk
- The in-depth audio narration plays as you walk
- The audio tour is valid for one year after download, and you can use it as often as you want within that time.
- Once it’s downloaded, the tour works completely offline
- Tour your way: choose when to start, stop fast-forward, or rewind
- Ask for help from a real person anytime over call, chat, or email
This is a self-guided experience and not an entrance ticket. It begins at the GPS-marked starting point in Easton's Beach 175 Memorial Blvd, Newport, RI 02840, USA. Before you start your tour, make sure you download the Action Tour Guide app, enter your unique password, and download your tour. These steps require good data/wifi connection. Instructions will be sent to your email. From there, simply follow the audio instructions and the route. Have questions? Visit Action Tour Guide’s Help page: https://actiontourguide.com/faq/.
What's included
- Engaging storytelling: Uncover unique tales and thrilling history for a memorable journey!
- Perfect narrator: nothing can beat listening to a great voice. Proven with tons of rave reviews!
- Comprehensive route and stops: See it all, miss nothing, leave no stone unturned!
- Offline maps: no signal, no problem! Works perfectly without cellular or wifi.
- Hands-free: audio stories play on their own based on your location. Easy to use!
- Go at your own pace: Start anytime, pause anywhere, enjoy breaks for snacks and photos freely!
- Great value: purchase per car, not per person. More affordable than bus or guided tours!
- Easy-to-use app: download the Action Tour Guide App onto your phone
- Unique password: access your tour on the Action Tour Guide App
What's not included
- Attraction passes, entry tickets, or reservations
- Food/Drinks
Know before you book
- Embark on a self-guided journey with the Action Tour Guide app, serving as your comprehensive guide, audio narrator, and map in one convenient package.
- Secure a vehicle prior to the tour. A single purchase is sufficient for the entire vehicle, not requiring individual bookings per passenger.
- Post-booking, expect an email containing the Action Tour Guide app download link and a unique password to unlock your exclusive tour access.
- Experience a tour crafted by local experts, brought to life through the storytelling of creative writers and the voice of professional narrators.
- Engage with animated videos at numerous stops, offering visual insights into unseen aspects, from historical scenes to hidden interiors.
- Your purchased tour remains valid for one year from the booking date, offering flexibility should your travel plans evolve—no need for booking adjustments within this period.
Know Before You Go
If the password is not in your inbox shortly after booking, please retrieve it at https://actiontourguide.com/redeem/.
For optimal performance, download the app and select tours via a reliable internet connection prior to your adventure.
If you encounter any issues, contact us without delay! We're dedicated to providing swift assistance: https://actiontourguide.com/faq/