Newport Mansions Reviews

NewportMansions works more smoothly than any other Tour app that I’ve used. The descriptions snd stories are interesting and just the right length. It’s so easy and interesting that I’m actually listening to some of the additional stories several days after having visited the tourist site.

This classy app allows me to preview the mansions and choose. Because so much history is included with each mansion tour, viewing and listening in advance makes the actual tour a much richer experience.
NewportMansions is easy to use, and the audio-video part is of excellent quality.

NewportMansions worked fine during my “Elms” tour. It was a big improvement over the old hand held devices previously provided by the Society. NewportMansions didn’t seem to work quite as well during the “Marble House” tour. It jumped ahead in the tour sequence and I had to use the “back” button numerous times to go back to where I actually was on the tour.

What I enjoyed most about the virtual tour was my ability to go at my own pace. I could repeat content, I could listen to additional interviews, and I could conduct research while the tour was paused.

Absolutely stunning houses. We toured the Breaker's and the Marble House. So interesting to hear and see the history of the rich Vanderbilt family. Highly recommend the audio guide you can download!!!n.

Was wonderful to use NewportMansions & be able to go at your own pace. NewportMansions made it so easy to hear vs. trying to listen to a tour guide & following a big group. Thank you!

You are able to proceed at your own pace. Learn the extra information now or circle back to it later.

We used this while touring The Elms & Breakers in Newport, RI. I highly recommend it, also keep it for a bit and tour the places you missed in Newport when you get home.

NewportMansions is wonderful and the guided audio tours are absolutely on point and perfect! I would not walk through a mansion without it. Highly recommend!!

We just loved the tour- it was clear and full of delightfully detailed information that greatly enhanced our appreciation & enjoyment of the “cottage”!

NewportMansions works great on my iPhone 6s, but without a home button, it malfunctions on my friend’s iPhone 11. You may need to update it!

Beautiful mansions! We have taken every mansion tour at this point, and some multiple times. A lovely experience, every time.

This audio tour was essential to understanding and appreciating each mansion. Quite easy to follow and use. So happy I downloaded it on my phone.

This one star is simply because NewportMansions asked me to rate it every five minutes— WHILE I WAS TRYING TO PLAY THE TOUR AUDIO. At times I could not escape out of the request to rate screen, which ruined my ability to control NewportMansions audio. In other words, their determination to get me to rate NewportMansions destroyed my ability to use NewportMansions .

Wonderful house—a must see!! We saw it in person in 2021.
Very user friendly tour app on phone.

The amazing architecture and finished beauty of The Breakers and Marble House stand as shining examples of humans’ capacity and fundamental appreciation of aesthetic beauty. Just enjoy the magnificence of each room, nook and hallway.

Love it!

Fantastic app. I remember fumbling with the old audioguides. It is great to see the mansions moving into the modern times.

Even more extra stories would be good

I absolutely love the Newport Mansions! NewportMansions has wonderful tours of them! Totally recommend!

My wife downloaded it when We were in New York. We saw a bit of it then. When we actually went to Newport, they gave us the same app but in their own phones. Everything is so beautiful. It took us out of this world for 45 minutes. Boy ! How much money is spent here ! NewportMansions is nicely done. Musical background made it even better. Voice is great. Story is interesting. We had time for only one mansion. Next time, we will do 3 more.

What beautiful mansions! The audio tour took us back in time to the heydays of the people who lived in them.
I like that I have NewportMansions on my home and can go back to relook and listen to the stories again later!

I have been coming to the Mansions since I was a child in 1976. NewportMansions is a great way to experience the Mansions, (although not as good as being there!) NewportMansions lets you enjoy the audio tour of the Elms, (I can't wait for the other tours to become available), and seeing pictures of the rooms that the audio tour plays on. I also enjoy how you can also listen to the side tour information. NewportMansions is very much like the audio tour that is provided at the Elms. I like how I can re-live the tour whenever I want to. I can't wait for the other homes to be available and I am hopeful for some "deep track" information bravo to the Preservation Society for NewportMansions!