Top Rhode Island Sightseeing Tours

Enjoy a 12-minute Mansion Tour of Newport, RI for groups up to 3 passengers. A truly unique perspective above the treasures of Newport awaits you on this tour. Take in captivating views of Aquidneck Island, Rose Island, the mighty Newport Bridge, and Ocean Drive. Soar over miles of the most beautiful coastline in the country. Enjoy breathtaking views of Rosecliff Mansion, Marble House, The Elms and many other famous residences. Get up close and personal with Hammersmith Farm, the Kennedy’s Newport summer home, and of course experience The Breakers, all from your front row seat in the sky.

Take in Rhode Island’s scenic shoreline on a scenic sightseeing cruise through Newport Harbor and Narragansett Bay. Aboard an open-air, fully restored lobster boat, enjoy a narrated tour as you pass Newport and Jamestown harbor fronts, and see landmarks like Fort Adams, Newport Bridge, and the famous Clingstone house. Your afternoon trip includes a Rhode Island-styled refreshment, as well as a cash bar.

See the historic and picturesque sights of Newport, Rhode Island, on a trolley tour that takes you past more than 150 points of interest along Ocean Drive, Bellevue Avenue, Cliff Walk, and more. Get an overview of the area in less than two hours and give yourself a break from walking around. Learn about the local architecture as you admire mansions from the United States' Gilded Age.

Join us aboard the 57-foot Coastal Queen in Wickford Harbor for a 75-minute seal watching tour. Convenient parking is located just steps away from the tour departure site in Historic Wickford Village. Binoculars will be available to get a closer view of the Seals on the rocks and splashing around in the Water. Coastal Queen has both a cozy and weatherproof main salon that can be heated on chilly days and a covered, open-air top deck with side curtains that roll down for added warmth.

Combine sightseeing with exploration with this trolley tour and mansion package. Get an overview of the neighborhoods in this part of the city as you take in the coastal scenery, all whilst your onboard guide provides live commentary. Take your pick of which of Newport's Gilded Age mansions you'd like to visit: Marble House, The Breakers, or Rosecliff, and enjoy exploring independently.

Step into a world of sweeping ocean views, architectural ambition, and high-society drama on this immersive self-guided audio tour along Newport’s legendary Cliff Walk. You’ll uncover the stories of a city where old money met new ambition—and where elegance masked scandal, rebellion, and reinvention. Journey through the heart of America’s Gilded Age. Discover how self-made tycoons and society queens used architecture to vie for dominance, and how the lives of servants, socialites, and outsiders influenced the creation of these incredible estates. This tour peels back the curtain on a world that is dazzling and deeply human, from behind-the-scenes secrets to forgotten voices. Move at your own pace as you take in breathtaking views while listening to richly narrated stories grounded in historical research and local insight. See Newport as you’ve never seen it before, whether you're a history lover, an architecture fan, or a curious wanderer.

Scenic Narragansett Bay isn’t just great for sailing—it’s the ideal vantage point for taking in the region’s best sights, beloved landmarks, and fascinating history. On this tour, you’ll hop aboard a 57-foot cruiser, nabbing panoramic views from your comfy seat. Your guide will detail 300+ years of history, from the Jamestown village to Fort Hamilton, Fort Wetherill State Park, Newport’s opulent harbor estates, the region’s vintage lighthouses, and more.

Explore scenic Newport, Rhode Island at your own pace with this private self-guided driving tour. Listen to enriching background on iconic historic mansions like Bellevue House, the Elms, and the Vanderbilt estate The Breakers. Visit public beaches and parks while following an offline GPS map with customer support. Enjoy lifetime access to the tour for use anytime on any trip.

Start your day with a morning sightseeing sail around Newport on a classic sailboat. Sailing aboard Schooner Madeleine is a great experience for friends and family to see all the iconic waterfront sights of Newport and Narragansett Bay. Sail by the Newport Bridge, which is the largest suspension bridge in New England, see historic lighthouses, Fort Adams, Newport's mansions, Hammersmith Farm and more from the water. Watch the crew raise sail and relax on deck with a mimosa. Once the sails are up, guests will enjoy sailing around the bay powered by the wind. This is a classic Newport experience that's great for friends and family, locals and visitors that want to see all that Newport has to offer from the water!

Discover the beauty of Newport, Rhode Island, and its historical mansions on a trolley tour that takes you past more than 150 points of interest along Ocean Drive, Bellevue Avenue, Cliff Walk, and more. Also included is admission to The Breakers, a Vanderbilt mansion and U.S. National Historic Landmark.

Visit historic, coastal Newport at your own pace during this attraction-packed, self-guided tour. Follow a carefully chosen itinerary and live GPS map, with stops at celebrated mansions like the Bellevue House, the chateau-inspired Elms, and the iconic Vanderbilt home, the Breakers, plus natural sights like Easton’s Beach and Fort Adams State Park.

WaterFire—an annual installation by artist Barnaby Evans, which sees lighted braziers and flickering flames reflected along the Providence River—is a much-loved Providence event, and this boat tour offers unparalleled access to the exhibition. Meet your captain at the basin of Waterplace Park, hop aboard your vessel, and set off along the full length of the installation after dark, to enjoy the best views of the fires.

During the picture-perfect hour before sunset, you will enjoy a lightly guided tour of the Newport waterfront. Raise a glass to the end of the day with our cash bar and complimentary champagne toast. You will see many inspiring sites along our route, such as gilded age estates, islands, lighthouses and 19th century forts.

Walk Through History Wicked Awesome Tours of Newport is a tour company in Newport, Rhode Island. We educate visitors on the history of Newport; our city by the sea. Guests will view buildings from the 1600's, and hear true stories about pirates, British occupancy, and paranormal occurrences. We will not jump out and scare you. The tours will provide accurate historical facts and bring you to locations with a pirate connection and/or where people have reported experiencing strange phenomena.

Get an insider’s introduction to the historic, coastal Newport during this attraction-packed trolley tour. Listen to entertaining and informative live narration on the Rhode Island city while you get a front-row peek at sights along the Ten-Mile Ocean Drive. Tours include admission tickets to one Newport mansion, including the Breakers, the Marble House, or Rosecliff.

A tour for those that don't want touristy tours. your walking tour begins at the grand Providence City Hall, a building that has witnessed the city’s evolution for more than a century, winding your way through downtown before looping back to the nearby Burnside Park as your last stop. Welcome to Providence, the “Creative Capital” of Rhode Island! Providence is a riverside city nestled at the head of Narragansett Bay, famous for its rich history, vibrant arts scene, and a spirit of independence that dates back to its founding in 1636 by Roger Williams-a man who believed in freedom of thought and built a community where everyone could belong. Go at your own pace, anytime. The tour is hands free, location aware and plays as you walk. Go anytime, at your own pace.

Explore scenic, Newport’s historic Cliff Walk at your own pace using this private, 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.

Step aboard Camelot – A Classic Charter Experience in Newport, RI If you're seeking a private charter aboard a timeless vessel, Camelot is your perfect match. Built in France and inspired by the elegant American commuter yachts of the 1930s, Camelot evokes the golden age of coastal cruising. Families like the Vanderbilts, Kennedys, and Astors once traveled aboard similar vessels from their seaside estates to offices in New York and Boston. Today, Camelot offers that same classic experience along the storied shores of Newport, Rhode Island. Cruise past historic estates, charming islands, iconic lighthouses, and the breathtaking beauty of Newport Harbor and Narragansett Bay. Your captain is not only knowledgeable and friendly, but also happy to pause for photo opportunities—ensuring you capture unforgettable moments with stunning coastal backdrops.

Explore Newport, Rhode Island - a colonial powerhouse built on maritime trade and religious freedom on this 60-minute Self-Guided walking tour. Trace how the harbor town once rivaled Boston and New York, revealing stories of dissenters, merchants, and the Atlantic slave trade through its historic streets and architecture. Highlights include: • Newport Harbor and Thames Street’s colonial homes • The White Horse Tavern, dating to the 1670s • The Great Friends Meeting House and early Quaker abolitionists • The Colony House, where the Declaration of Independence was read • Touro Synagogue, a symbol of religious tolerance • Vernon House, visited by George Washington • Trinity Church, inspired by Sir Christopher Wren The tour ends at Touro Park’s mysterious stone tower.

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.

Discover Newport's enchanting beauty during twilight with the Golden Hour Experience, a luxurious private outing designed for couples and small groups. Guests are treated to a curated charcuterie board and champagne, enhancing the sophisticated atmosphere as golden light dances across the city's coastline and historic architecture. This unstructured experience allows for intimate conversation and relaxation, making it perfect for romantic nights, celebrations, or special occasions. Optional hourly add-ons provide flexibility for those wishing to extend their evening or seamlessly transition into dinner plans.

Get your bearings of Newport on a guided trolley tour of the city, which fills you in on Newport's history and contemporary culture as you travel among city sights. From restored homes on Ten Mile Ocean Drive to the legendary mansions of Bellevue Avenue, this tour introduces you to Newport with class and charm suitable of this historic city.

Travel back in time as you enjoy a relaxing tour past historic homes and churches. Listen as our carriage drivers describe the fascinating history of this lovely colonial village. Pet the horse before or after your ride. Hand us your camera, we'll take photos of you in the carriage! Current 2026 ride dates: Apr 11 & 12 (Wickford Daffodil Days), May 10 (Mother's Day), May 15, June 19, July 16, Aug 13, Sep 18, Oct 16 (Wickford Harbor Fire celebrations).