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Aerial view of a large stone mansion and lawns on a rocky ocean point in Newport, Rhode Island

Newport, Rhode Island Shore Excursions

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Top-Rated Newport Shore Excursions

Ships anchor in Narragansett Bay and tender passengers to a landing on the downtown harbor, next to the shops of Thames Street and the old wharves. The free highlight is the Cliff Walk, a public path along the ocean that passes behind the Gilded Age mansions, reached by a longer walk or a short ride across town.

Scenic Bay Cruise of Narragansett Bay from NewportViator
Scenic Bay Cruise of Narragansett Bay from Newport
★ 4.7 (313 reviews) · 1.3 hr
From$42
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Private Newport Rhode Island City Overview TourViator
Private Newport Rhode Island City Overview Tour
★ 4.7 (87 reviews) · 1.5 hr
From$125
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Guided Tour of Newport in Open Air LSVViator
Guided Tour of Newport in Open Air LSV
★ 4.7 (81 reviews) · 2 hr
From$129
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More top-rated tours in Newport

Newport Gilded Age Trolley Tour w/ Breakers Mansion Incl.(Age 8+)Viator
Newport Gilded Age Trolley Tour w/ Breakers Mansion Incl.(Age 8+)
★ 4.9 (4,619 reviews) · 2.7 hr
From$50
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Afternoon Grand Tour | Gansett Cruises in Newport, RIViator
Afternoon Grand Tour | Gansett Cruises in Newport, RI
★ 4.9 (2,059 reviews) · 1.2 hr
From$42
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Newport Trolley Tour with Breakers Mansion - Viking ToursViator
Newport Trolley Tour with Breakers Mansion - Viking Tours
★ 4.8 (1,873 reviews) · 3 hr
From$48
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Newport Trolley Tour - Viking Scenic OverviewViator
Newport Trolley Tour - Viking Scenic Overview
★ 4.8 (983 reviews) · 1.5 hr
From$28
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Newport RI Mansions Scenic Trolley Tour (Ages 8+ only)Viator
Newport RI Mansions Scenic Trolley Tour (Ages 8+ only)
★ 4.8 (683 reviews) · 1.2 hr
From$29
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Newport Neighborhood Food TourViator
Newport Neighborhood Food Tour
★ 4.9 (646 reviews) · 3.3 hr
From$99
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Sunset Cruise with Gansett Cruises in Newport, RIViator
Sunset Cruise with Gansett Cruises in Newport, RI
★ 4.8 (642 reviews) · 1 hr
From$50
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Newport Walking Food And History TourViator
Newport Walking Food And History Tour
★ 4.8 (403 reviews) · 2.5 hr
From$123
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Scenic Newport, RI Self-Guided Driving Audio TourViator
Scenic Newport, RI Self-Guided Driving Audio Tour
★ 4.3 (349 reviews) · 2 hr
From$17
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