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Newport Ghost Walk: Lantern-led paranormal tour of haunted sites★ 4.52 (241) · 1h 30m
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Walking Historical Ghost Tour: Through Newport RI★ 4.92 (74) · 1h 30m
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Newport Black History Walking Tour: Colonial-Era SitesThis walking tour of Newport's Historic Hill traces Black history across Colonial-era landmarks marked with Rhode Island Slave History Medallion (RISHM) markers. A live English-speaking guide leads you through Trinity Church, Vernon House and Colony House, connecting the contributions, resistance and struggles of early Black Americans to the broader story of the nation. The tour runs about 75 minutes and covers sites on foot in the heart of Newport's oldest neighborhood.Is it for me?Book this tour if you want to understand Newport's role in American slavery and the lives of the Black Americans who built and inhabited the city's most iconic colonial structures. The exterior-only format and 75-minute pace work well for walkers who prefer to move through the neighborhood rather than spend extended time inside buildings, and for anyone traveling with infants or small children in a stroller.
Newport Cliff Walk Self-Guided Audio Tour: Gilded Age MansionsA self-guided audio tour of Newport's Cliff Walk that takes 3 to 3.5 hours, with GPS-triggered narration in English or Spanish covering Bellevue Avenue, The Breakers, Marble House, Rosecliff, The Elms, Rough Point and other Gilded Age estates. Download the Drives & Detours app ahead of time; the tour plays offline and never expires once purchased.Is it for me?At 3 to 3.5 hours, the walk fits comfortably into a morning or afternoon without consuming your whole day, leaving time for lunch, shopping on Thames Street, or a second neighborhood to explore. If you prefer to move slowly and absorb each story, you can stretch it longer; if you want to cover the highlights and move on, you can compress it.
Frequently asked questions
Can I book with free cancellation?
Yes: 4 of the 5 options offer free cancellation, so you can book now and confirm your plans later.
Which one is the travelers' favorite?
Newport Ghost Walk: Lantern-led paranormal tour of haunted sites is the travelers' favorite, rated 4.52 out of 5 across 241 reviews.
