Newport Cliff Walk Self-Guided Walking Tour
Newport, USA
- 1 to 2 hours (approx.)
- Offered in: English
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Overview
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.
- A private, 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
- This tour is NOT an entrance ticket to the park
- This is a GPS-powered, self-guided audio tour that works through an app
- NO in-person guide or physical equipment (bring your own device & headphones)
- Pre-recorded audio commentary (downloadable or streamable)
- Offline GPS-enabled route map
- Suggested walking/driving itinerary with stop-by-stop directions
- Lifetime access (no expiration) with Customer support (chat/email)
- Text transcripts of audio narration & Self-paced format (start/pause/resume anytime)
- Entrance fees, in-person guide, headphones, transport, parking, food,Wi-Fi or cellular data, rentals
Meeting and Pickup
Meeting point
- Easton's Beach175 Memorial Blvd, Newport, RI 02840, USA
Begin from Easton's Beach, 175 Memorial Blvd, Newport, RI 02840, USA. After booking the tour, search your emails and texts for "audio tour". Your tour is VALID FOREVER, so follow these instructions NOW to finish setting up the tour while you have Wi-Fi/data. Do NOT wait until you are onsite.
End point
- Bailey’s BeachCliff Walk, Newport, RI 02840, USA
Arranged start time
Confirm time with the local provider in advance of your experience.
- 04/12/2026 - 04/12/2026
Sunday : 6:00 AM - 9:00 PM
- 04/13/2026 - 04/19/2026
Monday - Sunday : 6:00 AM - 9:00 PM
- 04/20/2026 - 04/25/2026
Monday - Saturday : 6:00 AM - 9:00 PM
- 04/26/2026 - 04/26/2026
Sunday : 6:00 AM - 9:00 PM
- 04/27/2026 - 05/03/2026
Monday - Sunday : 6:00 AM - 9:00 PM
- 05/04/2026 - 05/09/2026
Monday - Saturday : 6:00 AM - 9:00 PM
- 05/10/2026 - 05/10/2026
Sunday : 6:00 AM - 9:00 PM
- 05/11/2026 - 07/05/2026
Monday - Sunday : 6:00 AM - 9:00 PM
- 07/06/2026 - 07/09/2026
Monday - Thursday : 6:00 AM - 9:00 PM
- 07/10/2026 - 07/12/2026
Friday - Sunday : 6:00 AM - 9:00 PM
- 07/13/2026 - 10/04/2026
Monday - Sunday : 6:00 AM - 9:00 PM
- 10/05/2026 - 10/05/2026
Monday : 6:00 AM - 9:00 PM
- 10/06/2026 - 10/11/2026
Tuesday - Sunday : 6:00 AM - 9:00 PM
- 10/12/2026 - 04/04/2027
Monday - Sunday : 6:00 AM - 9:00 PM
- 04/05/2027 - 04/08/2027
Monday - Thursday : 6:00 AM - 9:00 PM
- 04/09/2027 - 05/01/2027
Monday - Sunday : 6:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Itinerary
1
Easton's Beach
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
2
Forty Steps
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Ochre Court (Pass By)
McAuley Hall (Pass By)
The Breakers (Pass By)
Rosecliff (Pass By)
Gustave White Sotheby's International Realty (Pass By)
Marble House (Pass By)
Rough Point Museum (Pass By)
3
Lands End
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Bailey’s Beach (Pass By)
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Near public transportation
- Most travelers can participate
- How To Access: After booking, you’ll get an email and text with setup instructions and password (search “audio tour” in emails and texts). • Download the separate tour app by Action • Enter the password sent by email and text. • MUST download the tour while in strong wifi/cellular. • Works offline after download.
- How to start touring: Open Action’s separate audio tour guide app once onsite. • If there is just one tour, launch it. • If multiple tour versions exist, launch the one with your planned starting point and direction.
- Go to the starting point No one will meet you at the start. This tour is self-guided Enter the first story’s point and the audio will begin automatically Follow the audio cues to the next story, which will also play automatically. Enjoy hands-free exploring. If you face audio issues, contact support. Stick to the tour route & speed limit for the best experience.
- Travel worry-free: Use the tour app anytime, on any day, and over multiple days. Start and pause the tour whenever you like, taking breaks and exploring side excursions at your own pace. Skip anything you don’t care about or explore bonus content for everything that interests you
- Savings tips: Walking tours: couples can share one tour by splitting headphones
- New, Lifetime access, no expiry. Use it anytime, on any trip, as many times as you want.
- This tour does not include headphones, earbuds, or any physical audio device. It is a self-guided audio tour on your phone, so please bring your own headphones or earbuds if you would like to use them.
- The tour requires a supported mobile device for navigation. Please use an iPhone with iOS 15 or later, an Android device with Android 9 or later, or an iPad/tablet with GPS and cellular service.
- Your password can be used on the same number of devices as travelers booked. Enter the same password on each device.
- This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
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Cancellation Policy
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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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
based on 80 reviews
Helen_G, Sep 2025
The end of the trip is rough terrain
Make sure you have good balance and flat shoes / sneakers
The narration was excellent
Response from Host, Sep 2025
Helen, I’m glad you enjoyed my Newport Cliff Walk audio tour. It’s wonderful to hear that the narration improved your experience. Thanks for the helpful tip about the terrain—flat shoes or sneakers are definitely the best choice. For more experiences like this, check out my East Coast USA Bundle, which features a variety of self-guided tours from Acadia to Key West, all designed for you to enjoy at your own pace.
Maryrose_R, Sep 2025
Overall, it was an excellent experience having the audio guide vs. just doing the walk without it. The only complaint is that occasionally we would get kicked out of the audio and have to get back into it. It was a slight nuisance, but still worth having the audio experience.
Response from Host, Sep 2025
Maryrose, I’m glad you enjoyed my Newport Cliff Walk audio tour and found it added value to your experience. I’m sorry to hear about being kicked out of the audio occasionally—could you let me know where this happened? I’ll pass this feedback to my team so they can investigate and improve the experience for future travelers. I’d be happy to offer a replacement tour or process a refund. Please feel free to reach out—I’m available daily from 9 to 6 EST and glad to assist!
Marisa_G, Jul 2025
Great audio tour - easy to understand and really liked how the audio automatically starts playing as you near the pinpoints. Learned a lot about the history of Newport!
Response from Host, Jul 2025
Marisa, I’m delighted to hear that you enjoyed my Newport Cliff Walk audio tour. It’s great that you found the audio easy to understand and appreciated the automatic playback as you approached each pinpoint. For more experiences like this, check out my East Coast USA Bundle, featuring a variety of self-guided tours from Acadia to Key West, all designed for you to enjoy at your own pace.
Christine_M, Jul 2025
Audio kicks out toward the end of the trail. This is my second tour and both times, different years, the audio kicks out and you miss the last landmarks.
Response from Host, Jul 2025
Christine, I’m sorry to hear about the audio issue near the end of the Cliff Walk. I’ve reviewed and fixed the problem, so the tour should now play smoothly from start to finish. If you need any assistance, I’m here to help—feel free to reach out anytime. I’m available daily from 9 to 6.
William_W, Oct 2024
Mid October cliff walk was absolutely beautiful! While it is difficult to see many of the mansions from the walk the view over the water was stunning! We did not do the last 1/3 part of the walk over the rocks but the first section of rocks was pretty easy. The rest was nicely paved. The audio tour provided all the high points and was not annoying like some. Great experience! Highly recommend!
Response from Host, Oct 2024
William, I’m thrilled you enjoyed my Newport Cliff Walk Self-Guided Walking Tour! The stunning water views and the flexibility of pacing yourself make it a memorable experience. If you miss any stops, you can always catch them later, as the tour is valid for a year after booking. For more experiences like this, check out my East Coast USA Bundle, featuring a variety of self-guided tours from Acadia to Key West, all designed for you to enjoy at your own pace.
Marcia_S, Oct 2024
The houses and cliffs and the houses were so beautiful. I allso loved walking the gorgeous paths and seeing all the greenery.
Response from Host, Oct 2024
Marcia, I'm so glad you loved my Newport Cliff Walk Self-Guided Walking Tour and enjoyed the beauty of the cliffs and the stunning houses! The greenery along the path is truly breathtaking. For more experiences like this, check out my East Coast USA Bundle, featuring a variety of self-guided tours from Acadia to Key West, all designed for you to enjoy at your own pace.
Althea_P, Oct 2024
It was easy to use. The only thing that could have been included is the difficulty level of climbing on rocks at different points on the path.
Response from Host, Oct 2024
Althea, I’m glad you found my Newport Cliff Walk Self-Guided Walking Tour easy to use! I appreciate your suggestion, and I’ll forward this to my content team for future updates. For more experiences like this, check out my East Coast USA Bundle, featuring a variety of self-guided tours from Acadia to Key West, all designed for you to enjoy at your own pace.
Anne_G, Oct 2024
The app is confusing. It did not work for us. Dont recommend. Found it difficult to use and were not able to use the tour.
Response from Host, Oct 2024
Anne, I’m sorry to hear you found the app confusing. I provided detailed instructions on setting up the app and tour beforehand, along with a tutorial video to help. The tour is valid for a year, and my support team is here to assist with any issues. If you have any further questions, feel free to contact me!
John_C, Aug 2024
Awesome but after the tour is over you’re unable to go back into the tour to read about the things explained on the tour.
Response from Host, Aug 2024
John, I’m glad you enjoyed my Newport Cliff Walk Self-Guided Walking Tour! You can get those stories in the "Learn More" sections attached to many stops, allowing you to dive deeper into the history. Plus, since the tour is valid for a year, you can listen to it multiple times and explore at your own pace. For more experiences like this, check out my East Coast USA Bundle, featuring a variety of self-guided tours from Acadia to Key West, all designed for you to enjoy at your own pace.
Terry_K, Jun 2024
This tour provided just enough interesting information about the Mansions and history of the area. It was perfect the way each section was timed and the way it worked automatically.
Response from Host, Jun 2024
I'm thrilled my Newport Cliff Walk tour was perfectly timed, Terry! It sounds like the information was just right for your stroll. For more East Coast adventures, check out my East Coast Bundle. Happy travels!
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!
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!
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!
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!
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!
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!
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).
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).
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!
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.
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.
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.
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.
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!
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.
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!!
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!
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!
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.
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.
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