Walk along Newport’s dramatic coastal cliffs on a 3.5-mile guided tour featuring historic mansions and ocean views. Discover the past and present of this iconic shoreline.
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Difficulty
moderate
Duration
2–3 hours
Fitness Level
Suitable for average fitness, some parts are rocky or uneven but all accessible by most walkers
Wildlife
History
The Newport mansions were built by America’s wealthiest families during the Gilded Age, showcasing opulent architectural styles and social history of the era.
Conservation
Visitors are encouraged to respect marked trails to preserve fragile coastal ecosystems and limit erosion along the cliffs.
Experience Rhode Island Tours
Walk along Newport’s dramatic coastal cliffs on a 3.5-mile guided tour featuring historic mansions and ocean views. Discover the past and present of this iconic shoreline.
Experience Rhode Island Tours, based in Warwick, Rhode Island, operates curated day trips and experiences across Rhode Island, southern New England, and nearby New York destinations.
The company offers ten distinct day trips that combine narrated tours, ferry transportation, guided driving routes, and included lunches on select itineraries. Signature outings include the Bronx Zoo and New York Botanical Garden day trip; Springtime in New England visits the region’s largest u-pick tulip farms with a lunch at the Coast Guard House; and the Rhode Island Lighthouse Cruise, a narrated sail past ten historic lighthouses and islands in Newport Harbor.
Other options include Tanglewood and Shakespeare with a picnic and open-air performance; the Narragansett Bay and Newport Tour with ferry access and hop-on/hop-off time for independent sightseeing; and the Journey Through the Arts in Providence featuring the RISD Museum, the Steel Yard, and lunch at CAV. Historic and military-focused programs include Swan Point and North Burial Ground guided driving tours with a meal at Track 15, and A Military Experience highlighting museum collections and Battleship Cove with a riverside three-course lunch. Beautiful Block Island showcases beaches, trails, and lighthouses, while The Roger Williams Park Experience highlights New England’s zoo, a planetarium show, the glasshouse garden, Pleasure Lake rides, and park history.
Each itinerary emphasizes local landmarks, cultural and natural highlights, and organized logistics for day-long outings from Warwick. Reservations are available for individuals and groups departing from Warwick, with clear itineraries and specified meeting locations for each scheduled trip seasonally.
Tours Offered
10
Ten curated day trips
Departure Base
Warwick, RI
Central meeting point for trips
Trip Length
Full-day
Organized, guided full-day outings
Trip Themes
Wildlife • Art • History
Lighthouses, gardens, museums, music
Reserve a narrated day-trip to lighthouses, gardens, museums, or islands — limited seats on select departures.
Wear sturdy walking shoes
The path includes uneven terrain and some rocky sections—good footwear helps prevent slips.
Bring a camera
There are plenty of scenic viewpoints of both mansions and the Atlantic coastline worth capturing.
Check the weather forecast
Coastal winds and fog can impact visibility and comfort; dress accordingly.
Stay on the designated path
Protect sensitive cliffside vegetation and prevent erosion by sticking to the marked trail.
Comfortable walking shoes
Provide stability on uneven coastal terrain.
Weather-appropriate layers
Stay comfortable against variable coastal winds and temperatures.
spring,fall,summer
Sun protection (hat, sunscreen)
Essential for midday sun exposure along exposed cliff tops.
summer
Water bottle
Hydrate during the 3.5-mile walk.