Newport Cliff Walk: Self-Guided, GPS-Based Tour
3.9
55 Ratings
Newport
Discover the Newport Cliff Walk at your own pace with this self-guided, GPS-based tour. Uncover the fascinating stories of the Gilded Age millionaires and explore their iconic mansions.
Duration: 2 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Easton’s Beach - Embark on this scenic walk at the Cliff Walk entrance by Easton’s Beach. We’ll learn a little about Easton’s Beach as we set off on this journey, followed immediately by a short look at the Chanler. As we continue along, we’ll dive into Newport’s history, the effect of the Gilded Age, and the Cliff Walk’s creation. We’ll also learn a little about the “old-money” families, like the Vanderbilts and Astors, whose grand summer cottages line the Cliff Walk.
What's Included
  • GPS-triggered storytelling for a hands-free tour experience.
  • Comprehensive guide with itinerary, tips, narration, videos, and hidden gems.
  • Works offline with GPS map and turn-by-turn directions.
  • Flexible usage; valid any day, any time, and never expires.
  • Easy access via app; includes tour password and home preview.
What's Not Included
  • Attraction passes, entry tickets, or reservations
Additional Information

Immerse yourself in the picturesque, historic locality of Newport’s Cliff Walk by using this autonomous, GPS-enabled tour. Get your hands on a user-friendly app and begin your journey on a route filled with numerous attractions and audio insights. Discover the lesser-known narratives about the wealthy families of the Gilded Age— the Vanderbilts, the Astors, and other magnates— as you admire their striking seaside mansions.

• Experience Newport’s Cliff Walk at your own pace with a self-led walking tour
• Deepen your understanding with narratives about Newport’s iconic mansions owned by millionaires
• Appreciate a carefully selected itinerary encompassing both natural and historic attractions
• Avail online assistance as required and a downloadable user-friendly app

Post booking, you can verify your email before installing the Tour Guide App by Action, input your exclusive passcode, and access your tour. These initial steps necessitate a robust internet/wifi connection. Once done, just follow the audio directions and the map.

  • Attraction passes, entry tickets, or reservations How to access: Once you book a tour, you’ll get a confirmation email and an instructions email. Follow the instructions right away: • Download the app • Enter the password • Download the tour • MUST DO while in strong wifi/cellular
  • How to start the tour: Once onsite, open the Action’s Tour Guide App: • If there is just one tour, launch it. • If there are multiple tour versions, launch the one with your planned starting point and direction. • Go to the starting point. (Note: no one will meet you at the start. This tour is self-guided). • The audio will begin automatically at the starting point. If you face audio issues, visit the FAQ. • Stick to the tour route & speed limit for the best experience.
  • Amazing savings: Walking Tours: While each person typically needs their tour, couples or small groups can share one using split headphones.
  • Flexibility and Convenience: • Use the tour app anytime, on any day, and over multiple days. It’s perfect for tailoring your exploration and revisiting your favorite spots on future trips. • Start and pause the tour whenever you like, taking breaks and exploring side excursions at your own pace, free from the constraints of a group.
  • Comprehensive Tour Experience: • The app provides a full itinerary, travel tips, narrated audio stories, scripts, images, videos, and recommendations for additional activities. • Enjoy a private experience without the crowds, ideal for personalized stops and photo opportunities
  • Ease of Use and Accessibility: • The app is hands-free and activates stories via GPS, offering support through call, chat, or email. • There is no need for a continuous cell or Wi-Fi connection as the GPS map works offline.
  • Memorable Keepsakes: • Utilize the app’s images to create a photo book or share on social media, ensuring you have high-quality, crowd-free memories from your trip.
  • Preparation: • After booking, download the app and the tour using a strong Wi-Fi connection. • Review the tour at home before your trip for a better experience.
  • Starting the Tour: • Open the app upon arrival at your destination. • Select the appropriate tour based on your starting point. • Head to the starting location; the audio will begin automatically. • Follow the suggested route and adhere to the speed limit for an optimal experience. • By following these instructions and taking advantage of the app’s features, users can enjoy a personalized, flexible, and in-depth exploration of their destination at their own pace and convenience.
Location
Easton's Beach
Memorial Boulevard
After booking the tour, search your email for the phrase "Set up your self-guided tour now." Follow these instructions NOW to finish setting up the tour while you have Wi-Fi/data. Do NOT wait until you are onsite.
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
3.9
(55 Ratings)
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Julia_s
Mar 31, 2024
Great tour! - This was the best $10 bucks spent. Great stories, pleasant voice and self paced which is excellent! Loved it!
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Howarda563
Jul 27, 2023
Great Tour - It was a most enjoyable and informative experience for my wife and I. The spectacular views and the audio descriptions was well worth the money.
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Lori_g
Jul 14, 2023
Fun Self-Guided Cliff Walk - Loved the Cliff Walk! The downloaded app with audio was very informative and interesting. Great way to see the mansions along with beautiful coastal views. Highly recommend!
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Erin_f
Jun 24, 2023
Absolutely Beautiful - We took our family of ten on the cliff walk with this tour. Our youngest are 7, and oldest are 18. They all had a blast and had no issues navigating the trail. Definitely recommend!!! Don't forget sunscreen!!! It took us about 5 hours to complete because we kept stopping lol.
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Karenl165
Jun 19, 2023
GREAT way to see the cliff walk! - The Ap was easy to use and worked great! Lots of great information and you could go at your own pace. We were exhausted and since it rained we didn’t finish (it’s 3 1/2 miles of walking and you can either go back the 3 1/2 miles or walk the main road for an hour. We Ubered back) We came back the next day and listened to the end.
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Denise_s
Jun 19, 2023
Love, love, loved this tour. Will be looking to do more through you. - I have been on the cliff walk several times in my life. Much much more enjoyable with this wonderful guided tour. The voice was nice to listen to the pace was excellent and I have already been telling all my friends to do this.
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P2298mnmaryc
Sep 19, 2023
The Cliff Walk for 2 - We were in Newport with NCL for a half a day but did not buy any of their excursions. We took a free hop on hop off trolley and downloaded this audio guided walking tour. We were able to put in our earbuds and take our time and listen as we went. It's nice that the app recognized our location and played automatically. This was important for safety, as some of the walkway is rough and you want to watch where you are stepping and not looking at your phone. Take a water bottle if you are doing the entire tour and sunscreen if it's a sunny day! Great history lesson, especially when we had never visited Rhode Island before. I look forward to more tours in other cities and locations.
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Joyce_h
Sep 13, 2023
Cliff walk - Watching the surfers climbing over the cliffs to get into the water was fascinating. The end of the walk, we saw the magnificent mansions.
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Rudolph_b
Oct 9, 2023
Use QR codes at the Cliffs - Nothing! Couldn't get it to work because I wasn't aware that it had to be downloaded before arriving at the Cliffs. I want my money back.
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Taramcguill
Jul 31, 2023
It was too hard to use... - It was too hard to use the app, so the money was wasted. It was a hot day and crowded with walkers, and there was a detour that interrupted the flow and made the walk more effortful. There was only one restroom stop, which was inadequate, involving an even longer exposure to the elements and detracted from the experience.
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