Swansea attractions

This experience in Newport combines a scenic trolley overview with a visit inside the Vanderbilt Breaker's Mansion and is suitable for ages 8 and over. You will travel by comfortable trolley while your driver gives a brief history of Colonial-era downtown and explains the events and context of the Gilded Era. Along the route you'll take in breathtaking views of Ocean Drive and pass the strip of mansions lining Bellevue Avenue. Movie and TV locations will come to life, with examples such as HBO’s The Gilded Age mentioned as you go. Your guide will also cover current recommendations — the best dining spots, boat tours and other activities — and will explain how to navigate the city and what to expect from the Cliff Walk attractions.

Since 1962, Viking Tours has been showing visitors the Newport that you can explore on this trolley outing. As you travel along the scenic Ten-Mile Ocean Drive and Bellevue Avenue, you'll pass grand mansions and hear the stories behind them. Along the way you'll see The Breakers, the elaborate estate of Cornelius Vanderbilt, and learn about its place in Newport’s past. The focus is on Newport’s history and the notable properties that shape its coastal streets. As you move through the city, you’ll enjoy views of the shoreline and gain context for the mansions and neighbourhoods you pass. A wheelchair-accessible trolley is available upon request with 24-hour notice; please contact the provider to confirm ADA requirements.

On a trolley through Newport, you’ll take in the coastal beauty and historic character of the city. As the vehicle moves along, you’ll enjoy panoramic views that capture the charm of Newport and a relaxed way to see its shoreline and streets. Along the route, you’ll hear the history of the buildings and the restored homes that line Ten-Mile Ocean Drive. The narration will also cover the grand mansions on Bellevue Avenue, giving context to their architecture and place in local history. Along the way, you’ll gain a clearer sense of Newport’s past and the features that make these streets distinctive, all from the easy comfort of a trolley ride.

This narrated harbour cruise takes you through Newport Harbor and out into Narragansett Bay, where you will cruise in comfort while enjoying a scenic tour of Newport and Jamestown. Along the way, the commentary will provide local context and point out notable sights as you move through the waterways, so you can learn about the area’s maritime character and coastal landscapes. Afternoon departures typically include a complimentary Rhode Island specialty — Del’s frozen soft lemonade — for passengers to enjoy. A cash bar is also available on board, offering a selection of wine, beer and signature cocktails if you prefer something different. The overall experience is relaxed and informative, with opportunities to take photos and soak up the harbour views.

From Bowen's Wharf in Newport, you'll board the Coastal Queen for a narrated Scenic Bay Cruise that showcases Newport Harbor and the surrounding Narragansett Bay. As you cruise, you'll be able to sit back and enjoy sweeping waterfront views while sipping your favourite beverages from the teak wood bar. Guides will point out and share their knowledge of the many scenic sites that define historic Newport Harbor and Narragansett Bay. Along the way you will pass harbour estates, lighthouses, forts, yachts and other points of interest, giving you a different perspective of the city from the water. The 57-foot Coastal Queen is kept in pristine condition and provides comfortable seating with panoramic views from every seat. It has a cosy, weatherproof main salon as well as an open-air covered top deck for catching fresh ocean breezes, so you can choose the setting that suits you best.

Relax and enjoy the coveted Newport sunset on a narrated harbour cruise through Newport Harbour and Narragansett Bay. As you glide across the water, you will hear live narration about the harbour and the bay while taking in views of Newport and nearby Jamestown. You may choose to spend the cruise on the open top deck for unobstructed sightlines or on the shaded lower deck for a more sheltered experience. A complimentary champagne toast is included to mark the occasion. Along the way, a cash bar will offer a selection of wine, beer and signature cocktails if you’d like something extra. The pace will be relaxed, letting you savour the scenery and the evening light as you move through the bay.

The Olde Town Ghost Walk is Newport, Rhode Island's original and most popular paranormal walking tour. On this lantern-led stroll through Olde Town, you will move between Newport’s oldest and most haunted locations. Along the way, the guide will share stories of reported sightings and the local lore tied to each place, giving you a sense of the town’s haunted past as you walk its streets. The accounts presented on the tour are drawn from nearly 20 years of research and firsthand witness statements, and the organisers describe many of the incidents as true ghost sightings. You are invited to bring a camera or mobile phone; numerous guests have captured photographs they describe as ghostly during the tour. The experience focuses on the locations, the witness narratives and the research behind them, offering a guided evening exploration of Newport’s paranormal history.

Aboard a classic sailboat, you'll enjoy a sunset sail in Newport, taking in the calm of Narragansett Bay as daylight fades. The experience will be relaxed and scenic, giving you views of Newport’s waterfront from the water and a chance to appreciate the town’s maritime character as the sky changes colour. Along the way, you'll see many of Newport’s iconic sights, including historic lighthouses and other well‑known landmarks. Other classic vessels will pass by, and you’ll spot bridges and the grand mansions that line the shoreline. The sail sets off from historic downtown Newport and returns to the same meeting point, so you’ll finish where you started.

Sail aboard the classic Schooner Madeleine in Newport and enjoy a sightseeing cruise around Narragansett Bay. You will relax on deck as the crew raises the sails and take in views of Newport’s historic lighthouses and landmarks. Along the way you’ll pass bridges, grand mansions and other coastal sights, and you’ll even see the Newport Bridge, New England’s largest suspension bridge, from the water. Drinks will be available for purchase on board, and you are welcome to bring a snack. This sightseeing sail is suited to both locals and visitors to Newport during the spring, summer and fall.

On this narrated tour in Newport, you'll hear stories about the area's famous lighthouses and waterfront landmarks. Guides will point out the lighthouses of Goat Island, Rose Island, Castle Hill and Lime Rock, and along the way you'll learn about neighbouring sites such as the harbour mansions, local churches and the historic Fort Adams. As you cruise, the commentary will also cover Jamestown, the Pell Newport Bridge, the unique house Clingstone, Hammersmith Farm and other nearby points of interest. The boat has a spacious, weatherproof main deck for comfortable cruising and a covered top deck with clear roll‑down side curtains, so you'll have sheltered, all‑around views while listening to the narration. Cruises depart from Bowen's Wharf, Newport, and you may even spot a local seal or two in the water as you move through the harbour.

Starting from a trolley at platform #2 of the Hamilton Aquarium Transit Center, you'll hear a brief history of Colonial-era downtown as your driver outlines Newport’s Gilded Age past and the events that shaped the city over the centuries. As you move through town, the route offers breath-taking views of Ocean Drive and a close look at the famous mansions that line Bellevue Avenue. Along the way, movie and TV locations will come to life, including settings seen in HBO’s The Gilded Ages, Hocus Pocus 2 and The Great Gatsby. Throughout the tour, your guide will point out current local highlights, such as recommended dining spots, boat tours and other activities, and will explain how best to navigate the city. You will also hear about the Cliff Walk attractions and other notable sites to explore after the tour. The commentary blends historical context with practical tips so you can make the most of your time in Newport.

On this driver-narrated trolley tour of Newport, you will explore the city’s history and scenic architecture as you ride past some of its most striking sights. Along Ten-Mile Ocean Drive and Bellevue Avenue, you’ll pass beautiful buildings and grand mansions and hear the stories behind their design, owners and place in the city’s past from your driver. The tour includes admission into the Marble House, the elaborate estate of William K. Vanderbilt, so you can step onto the grounds and explore this notable Gilded Age property. As you move through the neighbourhoods and landmarks, you’ll gain a clearer sense of Newport’s architectural heritage and the people who shaped it.

On a classic boat in Newport, you’ll enjoy a fully narrated overview of the city’s historic waterfront, Newport Harbor and Narragansett Bay. The commentary will give you context as you take in the coastal views and learn about the area’s maritime history from the water. Along the way you’ll pass the iconic sites Newport has to offer from the shoreline. You’ll see some of the famous Newport mansions from a different perspective, cruise by Fort Adams and glide past some of the largest private yachts that summer in Newport. The route offers a clear, relaxed way to sightsee and to get a sense of the harbour and bay without leaving the water.

Sunset sailing is a popular evening activity during a stay in Newport, RI. On a classic sailboat you will enjoy a relaxed sail around Narragansett Bay as the light softens and the coastline comes into view. The pace is unhurried, so you can take in the atmosphere from the water. Along the way you'll see Newport’s iconic sights from a different perspective. Historic lighthouses and other landmarks will appear against the skyline, and you may spot other classic boats and sailboats sharing the bay. Bridges and the city’s distinctive mansions will pass by as well, giving you varied views of Newport’s waterfront and maritime heritage.

See Newport, Rhode Island from the water on a sunset sail aboard the Schooner Adirondack. From the deck you’ll enjoy changing light and wide views as the schooner moves around Newport Harbour, giving you a relaxed way to take in the coastal setting at dusk. Along the way you’ll pass many of the harbour’s iconic sights. Bridges and lighthouses feature among the landmarks you’ll see, with other waterfront buildings and maritime scenery coming into view as you travel. The outing offers a different perspective on Newport’s shoreline and plenty of chances for photos as the sun dips toward the horizon.