Newport

Ocean Drive Historic District: A Newport Self-Guided Driving Tour

Newport, USA
Ocean Drive Historic District A Newport Self Guided Audio Tour
  • 45 minutes to 1 hour 15 minutes
  • Offered in: English

Overview

While many Newport visitors cram onto slow-moving tour buses, you won’t join them with this self-guided audio tour. Driving the mansion-packed Ocean Drive Historic District at your pace, you’ll explore from Cornelius Vanderbilt to Jay Leno, from the Cliff Walk to America’s Cup. Stop and start as you like, or even take the tour at home—there’s no wrong way to step back into Newport's Gilded Age.
  • Simply download the app and enter a code to get started
  • Learn all about this famous coastal drive from venerated guides
  • With turn-by-turn directions, simply follow at your pace—no WiFi needed
  • Follow the 45-minute itinerary, or stop and start as you need

What's Included

  • Lifetime access to this tour in English
  • VoiceMap app for Android and iOS
  • Offline access to audio, maps, and geodata
  • Tickets or entrance fees to any museums or other attractions en route
  • Smartphone and headphones
  • Transportation
  • Food and drink

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting point

  • 1 W Marlborough St, Newport, RI 02840, USA

    Before arrival, please install the mobile app and use the code provided on your confirmation ticket. This is a self-guided audio tour that you can start, pause, or restart at any time and complete at your own pace. Detailed starting point instructions are available after downloading.

Start time

Confirm time with the local provider in advance of your experience.

Opening hours

  • 6/30/2022 - 3/6/2025

    Monday - Sunday : 12:00 AM - 11:59 PM

End point

  • 232 Bellevue Ave, Newport, RI 02840, USA

    Bellevue Plaza Shopping Mall parking lot

What To Expect

America's Cup Avenue (Pass By)

Whitehorne House Museum (Pass By)

King Park Beach (Pass By)

Hammersmith Farm (Pass By)

Fort Adams State Park (Pass By)

Brenton Point State Park (Pass By)

Portugese Discovery Monument (Pass By)

Rough Point (Pass By)

Belcourt of Newport (Pass By)

Marble House (Pass By)

Rosecliff (Pass By)

The Breakers (Pass By)

Ochre Court (Pass By)

The Preservation Society of Newport County (Pass By)

The Elms (Pass By)

Kingscote (Pass By)

Newport Historic District (Pass By)

Additional Info

  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Most travelers can participate
  • This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
Operated by VoiceMap

Cancellation Policy

This experience is non-refundable and cannot be changed for any reason. If you cancel or ask for an amendment, the amount you paid will not be refunded.

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      9 reviews
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      i couldn't get the tour...
      David_W, Aug 2023
      i couldn't get the tour to start from where i was, it wanted me to go back to the seaport for the start but i was already near the ocean drive.
      Response from Host, Sep 2023
      Hi David You do have the option of starting the tour using our Resume function. That said, our tours have a dedicated start and end point and follow a set route in order to provide the best experience and clear turn-by-turn directions. Starting the tour in the middle (without having started from the beginning initially), or trying to do it backwards wouldn't work. Keep well, Alicia
      Great orientation to Newport, awesome. scenery
      Jean_G, May 2023
      This tour covered so much of the area. I felt well oriented, informed about Newport and its history and saw the most beautiful scenery.
      Sorry, App didn't work.
      Linda_C, May 2023
      Could not get audio drive to work. Downloaded app but would not let me enter code/certificate #. Disappointed.
      Response from Host, May 2023
      Hi Linda We're sorry to hear that you weren't able to do the tour. It's one that people enjoy which is why it has an average of 4.5/5 from 39 ratings on VoiceMap. It sounds like you might have downloaded the wrong app. This does occasionally happen. You should have received an 8-character code to enter into the app. Had you contacted us, we'd have been able to send you the code directly. Keep well, Alicia

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      -You will not receive a refund if you cancel.

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