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Newport Cliff Walk Self-Guided Walking Tour

Newport, USA

Newport Cliff Walk Walking Tour Guide GPS App Scenic and Historic RI

1 to 2 hours
Mobile ticket
Offered in: English

Overview

Explore scenic, Newport’s historic Cliff Walk at your own pace using this self-guided, GPS-based tour. Download an easy-to-use app and set off on an attraction-packed audio tour. Learn the little-known stories behind famous families of the Gilded Age—the Vanderbilts, the Astors, and other millionaires—and see their iconic oceanside mansions.

A self-guided walking tour of Newport’s Cliff Walk
Enrich your visit with the stories behind Newport’s iconic millionaire mansions
Enjoy a mix of natural and historical attractions on a carefully chosen itinerary
Benefit from online support as needed and an easy-to-use downloadable app

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!
Learn more: dive deeper into any story you enjoyed with extra stories.
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!
Easy-to-use app: download Action’s Tour Guide App onto your phone

Attraction passes, entry tickets, or reservations

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting point

Easton's Beach
175 Memorial Blvd, Newport, RI 02840, USA
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.

Start time

Opening hours

3/18/2020 - 5/12/2025
Monday - Sunday : 06:00 AM - 09:00 PM

End point

Bailey’s Beach
Cliff Walk, Newport, RI 02840, USA

What To Expect

Easton's Beach

10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Forty Steps

10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Ochre Court

10 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included

McAuley Hall

10 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included

The Breakers (Pass By)

Rosecliff (Pass By)

Gustave White Sotheby's International Realty (Pass By)

Marble House (Pass By)

Rough Point Museum (Pass By)

Lands End

10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Bailey’s Beach

10 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Not wheelchair accessible
Near public transportation
Most travelers can participate
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.
This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.

Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.

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Featured review

Lori_G

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!

Reviews

4.0

55 reviews

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Great tour!

Julia_S, Mar 2024

This was the best $10 bucks spent. Great stories, pleasant voice and self paced which is excellent! Loved it!

Response from Host, Apr 2024

I'm so glad you enjoyed the Newport Cliff Walk tour, Julia! It was a hit with its great stories and the freedom to explore at your own pace. If you're ready to dive deeper into New England's charm, our Massachusetts Self-Guided Driving and Walking Tours Bundle offers a plethora of experiences. From the historic streets of Boston to the scenic shores of Cape Cod, there's so much more to discover. Check out where you booked your Newport tour for access to these enriching self-guided audio tours. We are excited for you to explore more of New England with us!

Use QR codes at the Cliffs

Rudolph_B, Oct 2023

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.

Response from Host, Oct 2023

I get your frustration, Rudolph. I've tried to emphasize in the listing that the app and tour should be downloaded beforehand, mainly because network reception can be unreliable at the Cliffs. The good news is that the product you bought never expires. So, you can enjoy the stories from the comfort of your home, or if you're up for a different adventure, let me know, and I can switch you over to one of my other 100+ self-guided tours. Safe travels, and take care!

Cliff walk

Joyce_H, Sep 2023

Watching the surfers climbing over the cliffs to get into the water was fascinating. The end of the walk, we saw the magnificent mansions.

Response from Host, Sep 2023

Joyce, I'm pleased to hear that you found the Newport Cliff Walk intriguing, from the surfers' daring moves to the grandeur of the mansions. It's a walk that genuinely captures a mix of nature and luxury. As you continue to seek out new experiences, I'd suggest diving into my Action+ Tour Bundle. It houses over 100 self-guided tours, including my Newport Cliff Walk Audio Tour, ensuring every journey is memorable. Happy exploring!

It was too hard to use...

taramcguill, Jul 2023

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.

Response from Host, Aug 2023

Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback, Tara. I'm sorry for the trouble you had while visiting Newport. Could you please provide me with more details about the difficulties you faced with the app? Once you download and start the tour on your phone, the app should take control from there. I hope to hear from you soon. Thank you for your understanding and once again, apologies!

Fun Self-Guided Cliff Walk

Lori_G, Jul 2023

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!

Response from Host, Jul 2023

Thank you so much Lori! I am delighted you found the app informative and enjoyed the stunning coastal views and mansions. If you have more travel plans, we recommend checking out our Action+ Tour Bundle, which provides over 100 self-guided tours to make your travels more convenient. Have a great time exploring!

Absolutely Beautiful

Erin_F, Jun 2023

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.

Response from Host, Jun 2023

I appreciate your review of Newport's Cliff Walk Tour. I am glad to hear that your family had a great time and enjoyed the stunning scenery on the trail. It's fantastic to know that the tour was easy to follow, and thank you for recommending it to others. Additionally, thank you for reminding us about the importance of using sunscreen during outdoor activities. If you're planning on traveling more, you might be interested in my Action+ Tour Bundle, which includes more than 100 self-guided tours. Have fun exploring!

Love, love, loved this tour. Will be looking to do more through you.

DENISE_S, Jun 2023

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.

Response from Host, Jun 2023

Thank you so much for your love and support Denise! I’m so thrilled that you enjoyed my tour of Newport Cliff Walk and that you found it informative. If you plan to travel more, you may like my Action+ Tour Bundle (it has all of my self-guided tours, over 100).

Great

Jeannine_C, Jun 2023

Great audio wonderful views! Loved it would definitely recommend. Love using this app. Priced right!

Response from Host, Jun 2023

Thank you so much Jeannin! I’m so thrilled that you had a great time at Newport Cliff walk with my tour and that it added so much value to your visit. You may like my Action+ Tour Bundle (it has all of my self-guided tours, over 100).

Great walking tour

Judy_S, Apr 2023

Parked at Easton Beach and walked entire cliff walk. Some sections were on rocks and a little scary. Wear good walking shoes. Downloaded app at home and had no problems using audio. Enjoyed hearing all the interesting facts about all the mansions. Would not have been as good just walking on our own without audio. Highly recommend.

Response from Host, Apr 2023

Thank you so much Judy! I’m so glad you had a great time on Newport’s Cliff Walk with my tour — I totally agree that having these stories make this beautiful walk even better. And both tips are great — every guest should download the tour beforehand and wear comfortable shoes. If you plan to travel more, you may like my Action+ Tour Bundle (it has all of my self-guided tours, over 100). Thanks again!

Clift walk

Sandra_M, Nov 2022

Excellent self guided tour! The app work perfectly, we downloaded at the apartment the night before. We enjoy the stories of each landmark!

Response from Host, Nov 2022

Thank you so much for your feedback, Sandra! I’m thrilled that my tour of Cliff Walk added to your learning and that you enjoyed it. I also have 100 other self-guided tours for other parks, scenic drives, cities, and historic sites in the US — hopefully, you’ll get the chance to try them next time! Also, to remind you, the tour you bought is yours for a lifetime. So, you can listen to it at home or on your next visit.

Loved knowing where we...

Barbaraman, Oct 2022

Loved knowing where we were and snippets about the briefing homes that way passed. So nice to have..

Response from Host, Oct 2022

Thanks so much for your feedback, Barbara! I'm thrilled that my tour of Newport Cliff Walk added to your learning and that you enjoyed it. I also have 100 other self-guided tours for other national parks, scenic drives, cities, and historic sites in the US. Hopefully, you’ll get the chance to try them next time! Also, just to remind you, the tour you bought is yours for a lifetime. So, you can listen to it at home or on your next visit.

Not what I expected

Kirrily_J, Aug 2022

The commentary was good but the Cliff Walk is not the best way to see the Gilded Mansions if that is what you’re after. Most are not visible on the walk. You’re better off doing the free trolley tour and booking to go inside those open to the public.

Response from Host, Aug 2022

Thanks for your feedback Kirrily! The first 12 stops on tour do not pass by any mansions. After stop 13, you come across eight mansions that face the ocean. So, all the mansion stories are after stop 12. A free trolley tour only takes you to the places. It does not tell you the stories. You have to go inside the mansions to hear the room-by-room story. I have created a separate tour of the mansions inside for the Preservation Society of Newport. If you enter any of their mansions, they will ask you to download the tour to go around it when you are inside. I would be more than happy to exchange your tour with one of my 100 other tours in the US — hopefully, you’ll get the chance to try them next time! Also, to remind you, the tour you bought is yours for a lifetime. So, you can listen to it at home or on your next visit.

There was nothing to see...

Cheryl_B, Aug 2022

There was nothing to see aside from views of the water, hedges are too high to view homes. Add in the detour….pass.

Response from Host, Aug 2022

Thanks for your feedback Cheryl! This is a self-guided walking tour, so you should keep walking to get to the points of interest. When you arrive at the point of interest, the audios will play automatically and will provide you with information about the specific location.

Not worth the $$

Cheryl_D, Jun 2022

I was unable to get the app to work correctly, even after 3 tries. We did better on our own with a map.

Response from Host, Jun 2022

Hi Cheryl, I’d love to help you get set up. Once you have the app downloaded on your phone, the tour is a straight and simple walk down the Cliff Walk! Support is available over call, chat, and email (all linked in the intro message) and if you’ve already left, I’m happy to exchange this tour for any other. Let me know!

Not necessary.

Rick_P, Nov 2021

The Cliff Walk is incredible. PLEASE note: the red sections ARE HARD!!! But Why buy this guide when you can get it for free from the city?? It skips. It starts over. It repeats itself. Not a total waste as the bavkground information was good.

Response from Host, Nov 2021

We created this tour for the simple reason that it offers more than free versions do — after all, you could always just use Wikipedia when vacationing! This is meant for visitors who want more. The “welcome” audio plays each time you re-start the app. However, this doesn’t mean the tour is starting over. It picks up where you are. The best practice is simply to keep the tour running while on the cliff walk because then the welcome won’t re-play. Other stories will appear to skip or repeat if directions like “pause and look” were not followed. The tour naturally works best when all instructions are followed. If you feel that the issues you faced were unique, please feel free to reach out! We care deeply about our tour and test it regularly across all types of devices. We’d love the opportunity to improve our app.

The only way to walk the walk.

Lois_R, Oct 2021

This was the perfect way to walk the Cliff Walk. There was so much interesting information offered. Without the self-guided tour, it would have just been a “pretty” walk. With the tour, we learned so much and had immediate answers to questions raised as we walked by.

Response from Host, Oct 2021

That’s exactly what we were aiming for! I’m so glad to hear about your experience. We have a number of other self-guided tours (some walking, some driving) across the country at ActionTourGuide.com. Thanks again!!

Sometimes starting backwards is not all that bad. It worked for us!

John_H, Oct 2021

Our walk was delightful. By pure accident we started backwards of the audio. The map showed some rough terrain at our start but the trail was worth it. The audio program worked automatically and was great informative company along the way. My only suggestion would be to somehow allow for a reverse option. Since we started at the end and worked our way towards the audio beginning we had to look back to match audio to visual. Great experience. I would recommend this self guided tour.

Response from Host, Oct 2021

Good to know! As you mentioned, walking the Cliff Walk in reverse requires looking “backward” a bit but it’s great to know that this wasn’t a problem (and we will definitely consider a standalone “Reverse Tour” too)! If you enjoyed the self-guided experience, we have more tours at ActionTourGuide.com. Thanks again!

Not able to use it

Kim_E, Sep 2021

I was not able to download it on my phone for some reason we were never able to use it was a waste of money for me I was very disappointed

Response from Host, Sep 2021

Did you reach out to us for support? We’re available nearly 24/7 over call, chat, and email, along with an extensive FAQ. Please reach out now so that we can help you get set up and going before your trip ends!

Broken, would like a refund

Meri_L, Aug 2021

The link to the audio tour was broken when I got there and I was unable to use the audio tour I purchased for 3 people

Response from Host, Aug 2021

Hi there! Can you help us understand what was broken? The app link is currently working and your password is still valid. We have 24/7 support to help if you need it! If you would prefer a refund, please email us with your purchase receipt and we will take care of that for you.

Audio crashed on pixel, couldn't recover

Babette_C, Aug 2021

The program crashed and lost the so-called download (that's not what is considered offline mode). Further, cell coverage was weak so we couldn't re download. Unacceptable! We want our money back as you ruined the cliff walk experience as I fought with both my phone and my spouse's!

Response from Host, Aug 2021

We’re so sorry to hear this! Were you able to get in touch with our 24/7 support team? This sort of crashing is very unusual, so we’ll have our team look into the matter right away. For a refund, please email us with your purchase receipt.