HARBOR TOURS
Seeing Newport by water is something not to be missed. Classic Cruises of Newport, a local favorite for sailing or vintage powerboat cruises, offers a truly memorable way to experience Newport Harbor and Narragansett Bay.
Choose excursions aboard the 72-foot sailing schooner Madeleine or the high-speed historic motor yacht Rum Runner II, evoking the intrigue of Prohibition smuggling days. Regularly scheduled trips (from one to two hours in length) embark morning, afternoon and evening from May through October.
HELICOPTER TOURS
Fully narrated helicopter tours offer a breathtaking perspective on Newport’s historic downtown, harbor, lavish mansions, and beautiful coastlines. The Jailhouse Inn’s helpful staff can provide details about the aerial packages and options. We have a vast assortment of brochures and, of course, plenty of local knowledge about “things-to-do” in and around Newport. To inquire directly about Bird’s Eye View Helicopter Tours, you can visit their website or call 401-843-8687. Let them know the Jailhouse suggested it!
HISTORY TOURS
There are many options for exploring the historical, architectural, social, and religious evolution of Newport from the 1600s through the Gilded Age. We have a wealth of brochures and information available at the Jailhouse Inn and would be happy to help make arrangements upon your arrival. Or you may wish to call these outfits directly for further information or to make a reservation.
Walking Tours
Newport History Tours (401-841-8770) offers a variety of walking tours embarking from the Museum of Newport History, located just two blocks from the Jailhouse Inn. The Jailhouse itself is a stop on at least one of their tours. Themes of regularly-scheduled walking tours include: Discover Colonial Newport, The Road to Independence, Rogues and Scoundrels, and a Lantern Tour of Colonial Newport.
Newport Ghost Tours (1-866-33GHOST) are popular, lantern-led, evening walks through for those interesting in sites of alleged haunts and ghostly legends. They depart from within two blocks of the Jailhouse.
Van/Bus/Trolley Tours
These may include Newport Mansions and the sights around Ocean Drive. They often depart from the Newport Visitors Center (“Discover Newport”), located just two blocks from the Jailhouse Inn.
Viking Tours (401-847-6921)
Historic Tours of Newport (401-855-1942)
Native Newporter Tours (401-662-1407)