Things to do in Newport
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Newport Gilded Age Mansions Trolley Tour with Breakers Ticket★ 4.87 (4,387) · 2h 40m–3h
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Newport Harbor Cruise: Afternoon Tour with Jamestown Views★ 4.88 (2,023) · 1h 10m
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Newport Trolley Tour with Breakers Mansion: 3-Hour Narrated Ride★ 4.85 (1,809) · 3h
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Newport Trolley Tour: 150+ Historic Sites on Bellevue Ave★ 4.80 (949) · 1h 30mUS$ 28View ›
Newport RI Mansions Trolley Tour: Ocean Drive & Cliff Walk★ 4.81 (668) · 1h 10m–1h 30mUS$ 29View ›
Newport Neighborhood Food Tour: Local Guide, 5-6 Tastings★ 4.89 (635) · 3h 15mUS$ 99View ›
Newport RI: Sunset Harbor Cruise & Champagne Toast★ 4.83 (624) · 1hUS$ 50View ›
Newport: Walking Food & History Tour with Local Tastings★ 4.82 (396) · 2h 30m–3hUS$ 123View ›
Narragansett Bay Scenic Cruise from Newport: Harbor & Lighthouses★ 4.69 (300) · 1h 15mUS$ 42View ›
Newport: Trolley Tour & Breakers & Marble House Entry★ 4.79 (280) · 4hUS$ 62View ›Top rated (8)
Newport Historic Tour with The Elms Mansion: 2.5 HoursA 2.5-hour guided tour of Newport on a spacious shuttle bus with a live English-speaking guide, visiting The Elms Mansion (or an alternate mansion when The Elms is closed) and touring Bellevue Avenue's historic landmarks and coastal views. The tour covers Newport's colonial past, its Gilded Age wealth, pirate history, and local lore. Children ages 13 and up are welcome; service animals are permitted.Is it for me?Book this tour if you're staying in Newport without a car—the shuttle picks up and moves you through the city's most significant sites in one morning or afternoon, so you don't need to arrange transport or plan which mansions to visit. The guide handles the route and the stories, leaving you free to photograph and listen.
Newport: Morning Mimosa Cruise & Harbor HistoryYou board a restored wooden lobster boat in Newport Harbor, receive a complimentary mimosa, and cruise past Fort Adams State Park while a guide explains the fortress's role protecting the colonial port. The boat's small capacity and slow pace let you actually see the water and hear the crew, and you're back on land before mid-morning.Is it for me?Book this if you want to see Newport Harbor from the water without arranging your own boat or spending the afternoon on a crowded party cruise — the small group size and restored wooden boat are what make it feel like an actual morning on the water instead of a scheduled event.
Newport Schooner Sunset Sail & Harbor SightseeingYou board a working schooner and sail 1.5 hours around Newport Harbor, passing JFK's summer mansion, historic lighthouses, and the bay's bridges and landmarks from the water. The boat leaves on time, so arrive early for parking and check-in; drinks are available onboard, and there's a marine bathroom. Dress for cooler water conditions and plan for a 60-minute parking window, especially on weekends.Is it for me?Book this if you want to see Newport's harbor landmarks and mansions from the water without arranging your own boat — the fixed departure time and small-group format mean you get a real sailing experience instead of a crowded tour, as long as you plan for Newport's parking and arrive early.
Newport Mansions Trolley Tour & Marble House EntryYou’ll ride a classic Newport trolley past historic downtown and along Ocean Drive’s wild coastline before stepping inside Marble House with included admission. With stories from your local guide and time to wander opulent rooms at your own pace, this tour mixes grandeur with small moments that linger long after you’ve left Bellevue Avenue.
Newport: Classic Sailboat Sightseeing on Narragansett BayYou board Schooner Madeleine and spend ninety minutes sailing Narragansett Bay while the crew points out Newport Harbor Light, Fort Adams, the Newport Bridge and historic mansions from the water. Drinks are available for purchase; bring layers because it's cooler on the water. Arrive early for parking and check in twenty minutes before your scheduled departure time.Is it for me?Book this if you want to see Newport's landmarks—the lighthouses, mansions, and Fort Adams—from the water instead of the crowded streets, and you're willing to arrive early for parking and let the wind set the pace.
Newport: Sunset Sail on Schooner Adirondack & Bay ViewsYou’ll board a classic schooner in Newport for an evening sail around Narragansett Bay. Watch lighthouses and historic mansions slip by in golden light, with drinks available onboard and friendly crew nearby if you want stories or directions. Feel the cool breeze, hear nothing but water and laughter, and see Newport from a quieter angle—it sticks with you after.
Newport Narragansett Bay Cruise: Lighthouses & MimosaYou’ll cruise from Newport past lighthouses like Goat Island and Castle Hill, sip mimosas on deck, hear local stories from your guide, and catch new angles of Fort Adams and harbor mansions. Expect small surprises—a laugh over mispronounced names or a sudden splash of sea air—that make this more than just sightseeing.
Newport Ghost Walk: Lantern-led paranormal tour of haunted sitesThe Olde Town Ghost Walk is a lantern-led paranormal tour through Newport, Rhode Island's oldest and most haunted sites, including the Jailhouse Inn, Washington Square, and America's oldest tavern. A live guide shares nearly 20 years of research and firsthand witness accounts of ghost sightings. The tour runs 90 minutes and welcomes children from age 1, friendly dogs, and service animals.Is it for me?Choose this if you want a guide narrating paranormal history as you walk together through cobblestone streets, rather than a self-guided app or solo exploration.
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Walking Historical Ghost Tour: Through Newport RIA guided walking tour through Newport visits 16 historical sites across 90 minutes, including the oldest Jewish synagogue in North America and the country's oldest active tavern, with a live guide sharing documented stories of pirate connections and reported paranormal activity. The tour covers buildings from the 1600s and operates at 8:30 a.m.; children from age 1 are welcome, and the route is suitable for all fitness levels.Is it for me?Book this tour if you want Newport's actual history — the pirate connections, the British occupation, the documented paranormal reports — told by someone who knows the city, not a generic ghost story adapted to fit any old town. The 8:30 a.m. start and 90-minute length fit a morning before other plans, and the continuous walking through real neighborhoods means you see the buildings and streets where these events actually happened.
Newport Trolley Tour: Gilded Age Mansions & Ocean DriveThe Newport Open Air Trolley Tour is a narrated 70–90 minute ride through Newport's historic districts, passing 150 points of interest including the Vanderbilt mansions (The Breakers, Marble House, Rosecliff), the Cliff Walk, Ocean Drive, and filming locations from The Great Gatsby, The Gilded Age, and Hocus Pocus 2. Children must be at least 8 years old. The trolley is open air, so dress for the weather; the tour runs rain or shine unless rain is forecast. Your guide explains how to access the Cliff Walk and where to find free parking so you can explore on foot after the ride ends.Is it for me?The 70–90 minute duration fits a morning or afternoon slot without consuming your whole day, leaving time to park free and walk the Cliff Walk or explore downtown Newport on your own afterward. Choose this tour if you want a guide-led overview of the city's layout and history before spending the rest of your time at specific mansions or attractions that interest you most.
Newport Sightseeing Boat Tour Mansions & Fort Adams ViewsA fully narrated sightseeing cruise around Newport Harbor and Narragansett Bay aboard the classic Rum Runner II, with views of historic mansions, Fort Adams State Park and the private yachts that anchor in the bay. The tour runs 75 minutes and includes a live guide in English. Arrive 20 minutes before departure to check in; parking in Newport is tight, especially on weekends, so plan accordingly.Is it for me?Book the Standard Sightseeing Tour if you want the classic overview without the add-ons, or choose a Cocktail Cruise option if you'd like a drink included and want to combine the sightseeing with that experience. The fixed 75-minute route means you see the main sites in one pass without deciding where to go next—the boat handles the route, the guide handles the narration, and you handle the viewing.
Newport Trolley Tour with Breakers Mansion: 150 PointsThis open air trolley tour of Newport covers 160–180 minutes of narrated sightseeing past Gilded Age mansions, state parks, and filming locations along Ocean Drive and the Cliff Walk, with admission to the Breakers mansion included and a 90-minute self-guided audio tour inside. The tour departs from the Newport Transportation Center at platform #7–9, and children must be at least 8 years old. The trolley is not handicapped accessible, and you'll need to download the free Newport Mansions app to hear the audio tour through your smartphone at the Breakers.Is it for me?This is a shared trolley tour with a live guide, so you ride and listen rather than explore at your own pace—ideal if you want the history and context woven through the sights without building an itinerary yourself. The Breakers admission and 90-minute self-guided audio tour inside give you time to walk the mansion on your own terms after the narrated ride ends.
Newport Sunset Sail on Classic Sailboat: Narragansett Bay ViewsA 1.5-hour sunset sail around Narragansett Bay on a classic sailboat, departing from Newport with views of historic lighthouses, landmarks, bridges and mansions from the water. The experience is unnarrated — the crew answers questions as you sail — and minimum age is 12. Arrive 20 minutes early to check in; parking in Newport takes at least 60 minutes on weekends, and the boat departs promptly at the scheduled time.Is it for me?Book this sail if you're comfortable with a tight parking window and an exact departure time — the boat leaves on schedule, so arriving early is non-negotiable, especially on weekends. The unnarrated format works well if you want to set your own pace and ask the crew about what you're seeing rather than listen to a prepared script.
America's Cup Yacht Sailing Newport: Hands-On 12 Meter RacingSail aboard one of five historic 12 Meter class yachts—including two-time America's Cup winners Intrepid and Weatherly—on a two-hour evening sail around Narragansett Bay. You help hoist and trim sails or steer the boat yourself if you want to; no sailing experience is required. The route passes the New York Yacht Club, Rose Island Lighthouse, Fort Adams, and under the Newport Bridge. Seltzer and bottled water are included; you can bring your own beer, wine or snacks.Is it for me?You're hands-on and want to actually sail the boat—not just ride it—so you'll trim sails and steer under the crew's guidance. If you'd rather not take the helm, you can help with the sails or sit back and let the crew manage everything; the choice is yours once you're on board.
Private Newport City Tour with Native Guide: Lifelong local insightsYou’ll feel Newport come alive through your guide’s stories as you ride along Bellevue Avenue and Ocean Drive, stroll part of the Cliff Walk, and wander past centuries-old homes. Expect easygoing conversation, photo stops whenever you want, and that sense you’re seeing the city through a friend’s eyes.Is it for me?Book this tour if you want the main Newport landmarks without arranging your own route—a native guide who grew up here shapes the stops around what matters most to you, and the private vehicle means you set the pace.
Newport City Tour Electric LSV: Mansions & Ocean DriveA guided city tour of Newport in an open-air LSV—an electric vehicle that seats a small group—covers Ocean Drive's 10-mile scenic route, Fort Adams State Park, Bellevue Avenue mansions, and downtown waterfront. The tour lasts two hours with a live English-speaking guide and hotel or local pickup included. Personalized itineraries are available based on your interests.Is it for me?The live English guide means you hear the history and context as you move through each stop, which works well if you want commentary rather than self-guided exploration. The open-air vehicle and two-hour length suit travelers who want a focused coastal overview without a full-day commitment.
