Tours in Newport, Rhode Island: If you want to know all of your options for tours in Newport before you plan, or when you arrive. Keep reading.
Newport is a great destination for a getaway with it’s amazing coast, and luxurious mansions of the Gilded Age. Newport has over 400 years of significant historical upheaval, artistic creation, and innovation. And let’s not forget about the region’s utterly breathtaking natural splendor.
Today we discuss how to experience Newport for yourself through a few tour options.
Tours in Newport
Trolley Tours
Travel between locations and eras on a vintage trolley, passing through some of the nation’s oldest structures as well as stunning architecture and ocean panoramas.
Cliff Walk
The 5.5 km Cliff Walk attracts hundreds of tourists every year, where the wonder of Gilded Age architectural history meets the calm of the sea breeze.
Mansion Tours
Experience the high life of some of the richest Americans at the turn of the 19th century with mansion tours. These immaculately preserved historic summertime “cottages” of America’s wealthiest still stand tall for all to enjoy.
Ocean Drive
Imagine a winding road that meets a ten-mile stretch of a commanding shoreline. Begin your trip down Ocean Drive near historic Bellevue Avenue, then proceed for a peaceful trip.
Breweries and Wineries
Sit back with a fragrant glass of regional wine while daylight drifts over the vineyard. Or have a drink of locally produced craft beer at any of the region’s craft breweries. It can be a luxurious and indulgent escape.
Visit the Coastal Communities
Learn about the subtle beauty that resides within the coastal villages that make up the Classic Coast. Visit the 325-acre bird sanctuary in nearby Middletown, the oldest bonsai park in the United States in Portsmouth, or Beavertail State Park, which is located at the south end of Jamestown.
Museum Tours
As soon as you land on The Classic Coast, you immediately sense how proud the residents are of their deep cultural heritage and rich history. Explore one-of-a-kind art galleries, historical home museums, auto and maritime museums, and more.
Recreational Tours
Witnessing the seashore has a mystical quality. With a dose of sea wind, there are a plethora of hiking paths, energizing harbor cruises, unique immersion activities, and a bike route around the bay that will make you feel rejuvenated.
Land and Sea Tours
The boat tour of Newport Harbor is a must when you visit. You will be taken to the mesmerizing lighthouses, forts, and harbor estates. The journey also takes you to see the picturesque Jamestown shoreline.
Book a Tour in Newport with Viking Tours
Viking Tours has been providing excellent trolley tours to Newport for years. We explore everything about Newport and immerse you in this amazing place, from the mansions to museums, restaurants, shops, beaches, sailing, and much more. Contact us today to learn more.
