DAY TRIP FROM NYC
10 Tours Reviewed
Newport’s mansions start with one big walk. I like that you get The Breakers and Marble House without doing the logistics yourself, and I also like the mix of guided direction with real breathing room in downtown. One thing to…
That coastline has secrets. Newport’s Cliff Walk audio tour turns a simple seaside stroll into a guided story of Gilded Age power, money, and image-making, with your phone doing the pointing and talking. I like the GPS-enabled, turn-by-turn setup because…
Newport’s Revolution story is told in real places. This guided walking tour connects the big headlines of the American Revolution to what you can actually see in Newport, from early protest to British control, all in a focused 75 minutes.…
Newport by boat changes everything fast. This afternoon cruise turns Newport Harbor and Narragansett Bay into a story you can see, not just hear. You’ll glide past working harbor scenes and then move into calmer water where shoreline views feel…
Newport, minus the hassle. This day trip turns an all-day drive into a plan with rhythm: small group size (up to 12), scheduled stops, and admission tickets included for the two biggest mansion hits. I especially like that the trip…
Ghost stories get real fast here. Newport is the kind of place where the pretty streets hide the past. This 1-hour walking tour turns the historic district into a night-time story map, with cold tales tied to shipwrecks, executions, and…
Sunset sails in Newport hit different. This one runs on the Aquidneck, a comfortable boat where you can sip a glass of champagne (or Narraganset beer, plus soda or water) while the coastline glows. Two things I love right away:…
This morning mimosa cruise is a Newport reset. You’ll float from Newport Harbor out toward Narragansett Bay on the iconic Schooner Aquidneck, sipping champagne-and-orange mimosas while the captain and crew share story-light history and what you’re seeing. It’s the kind…
Newport hits a new tempo on wheels. This 3-hour Newport Mansions Trolley Tour with The Breakers Ticket threads you through classic streets, the colonial district, and the Gilded Age before landing you inside The Breakers. I especially like two things…
Newport’s mansions hit you fast. This ticket is a smart way to see the Gilded Age in full costume, from The Breakers to a second “summer cottage” option, with self-guided audio that helps you decode what you’re looking at. I…
