Guide & Receptive Services

Since 1960, Viking Tours of Newport has been helping groups discover “America’s First Resort.” For groups arriving aboard their own motorcoach, we offer a full range of receptive services, from step-on guide service to full itinerary planning. Whether your visit is for an hour, a day or several days, our local guides will explore with your passengers our city’s historic significance. From colonial beginnings through the rich opulence of the “Gilded Age,” Newport offers a colorful slice of American life. Let the professionals at Viking Tours share it with you!

Sample Package Tours include professional guide service, narrated tour of Newport including the Ten-Mile Ocean Drive and Bellevue Avenue mansion area, and admissions to attractions. Meals and additional attractions may be added to any package. Some of our most popular package tours include:

Newport Sampler

Narrated Tour of Newport including the colonial section, Ten-Mile Ocean Drive and Bellevue Avenue mansion area, with a visit to one Gilded Age mansion. 3 hours

The Vanderbilts’ Newport

Narrated tour of Newport including the Ten-Mile Ocean Drive and Bellevue Avenue mansion area, with visits to two Gilded Age mansions – The Breakers (Cornelius Vanderbilt), and Marble House (William K. Vanderbilt) 4 ½ hours

Tea with Mrs. Astor

Narrated Tour of Newport including the Ten-Mile Ocean Drive and Bellevue Avenue mansion area with a stop for tour and tea at the Astor’s Beechwood mansion. 4 hours

Throughout the year, Newport offers a variety of special events and festivals, which may be included in your group itinerary. One and multi-day packages are available for festivals such as:

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