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Are you looking for a discrete way to see Newport’s local secrets? Explore at your own pace with this affordable driving tour.
• Hear the rowdy Newport history of America’s famous and infamous on a mansion-packed drive from America’s Cup avenue past Fort Adams and the Cliff Walk houses of owners like Jay Leno
• Hear from producer Erin Egresitz, a professional tour guide with ten years of experience and, the owner of Rhody Rambles
• Take 45 minutes or linger along the way with complete control over when you start and finish
• Get unlimited use before and after your booking date
• Use the virtual tour option at home
Once you’ve booked, you’ll receive a ticket with instructions and a unique code listed under “Before You Go”. Then simply install the VoiceMap app and enter your code.
The app displays directions to the starting point. When you, and your car, are in the right place, just tap start. VoiceMap has automatic GPS playback, with turn-by-turn directions. It also works offline.
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
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.
Bellevue Plaza Shopping Mall parking lot
Itinerary
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This self-guided audio tour takes you down America's Cup Avenue, you'll hear about the area's lively shipping history.
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The tour passes by the Whitehorne House Museum. You'll hear about the museum while you drive.
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While driving past King Park, you'll hear about the monument to General Rochambeau.
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You'll go through the Fort Adams entrance and see the venue for JFK's wedding reception.
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While passing Fort Adams, Newport's best festival venue, you'll hear about Eisenhower's summer residency house when he was president.
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The tour takes you past Brenton Point State Park. You'll hear about the park while you drive.
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While passing the Monument to Portuguese Discover, you'll hear about it's design and the history of the land it stands upon.
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The tour passes by Rough Point, you'll hear about the magnificent mansion while you drive.
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The tour passes by Belcourt of Newport. You'll hear about the mansion while you drive.
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Marble House (Pass by)
The tour passes by the historic Marble House. You'll hear about the home while you drive.
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The tour pass by Rosecliff, another of Newport's glorious mansions.
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The Breakers (Pass by)
Drive past or stop by as I tell you about Newport's largest house, with a square-footage that has to be measured in acres rather than feet.
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The tour passes by Ochre Court. You'll hear about the court while you drive.
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While passing by, you'll hear about the house that is the headquarters for the Newport Preservation society, which operates ten homes for public visitation.
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The tour pass by The Elms. You'll hear about The Elms while you drive.
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The tour passes by Kingscote. You'll hear about it while you drive.
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Most of the tour takes place in Ocean Drive Historic Distric. You'll hear about the gorgeous architecture that populates the area.
Admission ticket free
Additional info
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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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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