Ready for Singles’ Day? Use code SINGLES & save up to 30%

Ocean Drive Historic District: A Newport Self-Guided Driving Tour

VoiceMap Audio Tours
3.7
Select Option:
Gwendolyn_D
92 days ago
This is great. Very detailed and easy to follow ❤️ The sights were beautiful. It did not take a lot of time to do and is a very valuable thing to do for great memories.

Are you looking for a discrete way to see Newport’s local secrets? Explore at your own pace with this affordable driving tour. • Hear the rowdy Newport history of America’s famous and infamous on a mansion-packed drive from America’s Cup avenue past Fort Adams and the Cliff Walk houses of owners like Jay Leno • Hear from producer Erin Egresitz, a professional tour guide with ten years of experience and, the owner of Rhody Rambles • Take 45 minutes or linger along the way with complete control over when you start and finish • Get unlimited use before and after your booking date • Use the virtual tour option at home Once you’ve booked, you’ll receive a ticket with instructions and a unique code listed under “Before You Go”. Then simply install the VoiceMap app and enter your code. The app displays directions to the starting point. When you, and your car, are in the right place, just tap start. VoiceMap has automatic GPS playback, with turn-by-turn directions. It also works offline.

Departure Point

  • Before arrival, please install the mobile app and use the code provided on your confirmation ticket. This is a self-guided audio tour that you can start, pause, or restart at any time and complete at your own pace. Detailed starting point instructions are available after downloading.
Return Details
  • Bellevue Plaza Shopping Mall parking lot
Duration45 minutes - 1 hour and 15 minutesLanguages Available
  • Audio guide - English

Points of Interest

Stop At: America's Cup AvenueAmerica's Cup Avenue, Newport, RI 02840This self-guided audio tour takes you down America's Cup Avenue, you'll hear about the area's lively shipping history.Duration: Not AvailableStop At: Whitehorne House Museum416 Thames Street, Newport, RI 02840The tour passes by the Whitehorne House Museum. You'll hear about the museum while you drive.Duration: Not AvailableStop At: King Park BeachWellington Ave., Newport, Rhode IslandWhile driving past King Park, you'll hear about the monument to General Rochambeau.Duration: Not AvailableStop At: Hammersmith Farm225 Harrison Ave, Newport, Rhode IslandYou'll go through the Fort Adams entrance and see the venue for JFK's wedding reception.Duration: Not AvailableStop At: Fort Adams State Park80 Fort Adams Drive, Fort Adams State Park Visitor Center, Newport, Rhode IslandWhile passing Fort Adams, Newport's best festival venue, you'll hear about Eisenhower's summer residency house when he was president.Duration: Not AvailableStop At: Brenton Point State ParkOcean Drive, Newport, Rhode IslandThe tour takes you past Brenton Point State Park. You'll hear about the park while you drive.Duration: Not AvailableStop At: Portugese Discovery MonumentOcean Avenue, Newport, Rhode IslandWhile passing the Monument to Portuguese Discover, you'll hear about it's design and the history of the land it stands upon.Duration: Not AvailableStop At: Rough PointNewport, RI 02840The tour passes by Rough Point, you'll hear about the magnificent mansion while you drive.Duration: Not AvailableStop At: Belcourt of Newport657 Bellevue Ave, , Newport, Rhode IslandThe tour passes by Belcourt of Newport. You'll hear about the mansion while you drive.Duration: Not AvailableStop At: Marble House596 Bellevue Ave, , Newport, Rhode IslandThe tour passes by the historic Marble House. You'll hear about the home while you drive.Duration: Not AvailableStop At: Rosecliff548 Bellevue Ave, , Newport, Rhode IslandThe tour pass by Rosecliff, another of Newport's glorious mansions.Duration: Not AvailableStop At: The Breakers44 Ochre Point Ave, , Newport, Rhode IslandDrive past or stop by as I tell you about Newport's largest house, with a square-footage that has to be measured in acres rather than feet.Duration: Not AvailableStop At: Ochre CourtThe tour passes by Ochre Court. You'll hear about the court while you drive.Duration: Not AvailableStop At: The Preservation Society of Newport County424 Bellevue Ave., Newport, Rhode IslandWhile passing by, you'll hear about the house that is the headquarters for the Newport Preservation society, which operates ten homes for public visitation.Duration: Not AvailableStop At: The Elms367 Bellevue Ave, , Newport, Rhode IslandThe tour pass by The Elms. You'll hear about The Elms while you drive.Duration: Not AvailableStop At: Kingscote253 Bellevue Ave, , Newport, Rhode IslandThe tour passes by Kingscote. You'll hear about it while you drive.Duration: Not AvailableStop At: Newport Historic District43 Broadway, Newport, RI 02840Most of the tour takes place in Ocean Drive Historic Distric. You'll hear about the gorgeous architecture that populates the area.Duration: Not Available

Additional Information

  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Inclusions
  • Lifetime access to this tour in English
  • VoiceMap app for Android and iOS
  • Offline access to audio, maps, and geodata
Exclusions
  • Tickets or entrance fees to any museums or other attractions en route
  • Smartphone and headphones
  • Transportation
  • Food and drink
Redemption InstructionsVOICEMAP CODE───Please check your email at the address you provided when you made this booking. VoiceMap has sent you an eight character code you'll need to redeem your tour.DOWNLOAD INSTRUCTIONS───Once you've received your code, please follow these steps:1. Install the VoiceMap Audio Tours mobile app2. Create an account3. Select Tour Codes from the menu, then select Enter Codes4. Enter your code then select Download NowPLEASE NOTE───• You can download the tour at any time, before or after your booking date. It’s best to download the tour before you set off for the starting point.• This tour follows a set route and includes turn-by-turn directions. It works best if you start it in the right place and follow the directions from one location to the next.• When the download completes, you’ll see a screen with a photo of the starting point and directions to it. The red start button will become active when you are at the starting point.• Remember to bring your own headphones, unless you have booked a driving tour.SUPPORT───For technical support and other queries, please email support@voicemap.meVoucher InfoMobile or paper ticket accepted

The tour identified in this promotion is made available through Viator. Groupon is not affiliated with or sponsored by the VoiceMap Audio Tours in connection with this deal. Please contact Groupon customer service for all inquiries related to this offer. Inquiries placed to Viator will be directed back to Groupon. This offer is not eligible for promo codes.

Need To Know Info

Deal is Fnal Sale

Merchant is solely responsible to purchasers for the care and quality of the advertised goods and services. Offer is not eligible for our promo codes or other discounts. Learn about Strike-Through Pricing and Savings

Customer Reviews

3.7
based on Groupon 22 reviews
100% Verified Reviews
All Groupon reviews are from people who have redeemed deals with this merchant. Review requests are sent by email to customers who purchased the deal.
Reviewed on
Wanderer15409037755
May have been user error, but we could not get the audio tour to work. Couldn’t find the starting location, couldn’t get the audio to play on my phone. If you purchase, spend plenty of time getting acquainted with the instructions before you are ready to begin the tour.
Carol_M
The guide was good, once we got it downloaded and found the starting point. There are lots of steps to get it working, so download everything ahead of time. We were on a timeline and I got very frustrated and was ready to give up. Having the voice guide really helped the experience of the ocean drive. Without it, it would have been just a nice ride.
Gwendolyn_D
This is great. Very detailed and easy to follow ❤️ The sights were beautiful. It did not take a lot of time to do and is a very valuable thing to do for great memories.

Explore more