Newport Scenic Trolley and Breakers Mansion Tour
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$46.25
Newport
RI
1-15
people
price for
1 participant
2 hours
40 minutes
  • • Scenic Trolley Tour of Historic Newport, Rhode Island
  • • Experience 3 Hours of Newport's Gilded Age and Ocean Views
  • • Visit America's Most Impressive Gilded Age Mansions
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Why We Love This Unique Experience

Step into the elegance of a bygone era with the Newport Gilded Age Mansions Trolley Tour, including a fascinating admission to the iconic Breakers Mansion. This remarkable experience offers a delightful glimpse into the opulence of Newport’s Gilded Age, combining a scenic trolley ride with an inspiring visit to one of the most impressive mansions in America. Perfect for families and history enthusiasts alike, this tour promises to captivate the hearts of all who embark on it.

Beginning at the Newport Transit Center, board a luxurious trolley that ensures a comfortable ride while a knowledgeable guide shares intriguing stories of Newport’s rich history. Discover the stunning beauty of Ocean Drive and Bellevue Avenue, where the majestic mansions stand as testament to a time of incredible wealth and grandeur. Along the way, participants will also learn about famous movies and TV shows filmed in the area, adding an entertaining touch to the historical journey. The adventure culminates with a 90-minute visit to the Breakers Mansion, where visitors can explore the lavish rooms and exquisite gardens of the Vanderbilt family's summer residence.

This enchanting trolley tour is not only a treat for the eyes and mind but also makes for an unforgettable gift. Whether celebrating a special occasion or simply looking for a unique experience, the Newport Gilded Age Mansions Trolley Tour is a delightful way to create lasting memories. Share the magic of Newport’s history with friends and family or treat yourself to an experience that captures the grandeur of a legendary era.

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Experience Overview:

Newport Gilded Age Mansions Trolley Tour With Breakers Admission

For ages 5+ only, this approx 3-hour tour is our scenic overview trolley tour PLUS a 90-minute visit inside the Vanderbilt Breaker's Mansion.
After boarding our luxurious and comfortable trolley at Bus Platform #2 of the Newport Transit Center, your driver starts the tour with a brief history of Colonial-era downtown and explains the Gilded Era history and events that occurred over the centuries.

Then you will experience breath-taking views of scenic Ocean Drive prior to seeing the strip of mansions lining Bellevue Ave. Along the route, movie and TV sets will come to life, such as HBOs The Gilded Age, Hocus Pocus 2, the Great Gatsby, Amistad, True Lies, and a dozen more.

Today's happenings are also thoroughly covered such as the best dining spots, boat tours, and other fun activities. Your tour guide will detail the best way to navigate this bustling city as well as explain the Cliff Walk attractions.

This tour is 160-180 minutes depending on traffic conditions.

Meeting Point

23 America's Cup Ave

23 America's Cup Ave, Newport, RI 02840, USA

Departure Point: Newport Transportation Center, Platform #2 (outside) - white trolley
23 Americas Cup Avenue
Newport, RI 02840
Ages 5+ only

**Please do NOT meet directly at the Breakers Mansion, you will visit the attraction during your Trolley Tour.

What's included:

  • Tour inside the Breakers Mansion and its grounds for an additional 90 minutes
  • Our breath-taking, narrated scenic overview trolley tour of Newport
  • For ages 5+ only, board our luxurious, comfortable late-model trolley with leather captain's chairs
  • See over 150+ points of interest such as Colonial Downtown, Scenic Ocean Drive, and Mansion Row

What to expect:

Duration: between 2 hours, 40 minutes and 3 hours

Newport Travel Trolley Tours

23 America's Cup Ave, Newport, RI 02840, USA

(For ages 5 & up only). Park at the Newport Transit Center public lot and locate the white trolley at Bus Platform #2 outside. Show your cell phone or printed ticket to driver. The driver will provide your Breaker's Mansion pass if you purchased that option.

10 minutes

Fort Adams State Park

80 Fort Adams Drive, Fort Adams State Park Visitor Center, Newport, 02840-4388, Rhode Island

The trolley tour will enter Fort Adams, a historic 1799 landmark and home of today's annual Newport Jazz Festival and Newport Folk Festival. The fort is also home to President Eisenhower's summer home called the Eisenhower House.
The Welcome Center features a snack bar, clean restrooms, and ticket sales counter to take a tour inside of the fort.

There are also 2 water taxi stops and free public parking at Fort Adams State Park. The Bennington Overlook section of Fort Adams offers breathtaking sunsets over Narragansett Bay with free parking as well.

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Brenton Point State Park

Ocean Drive, Newport, 02840, Rhode Island

The trolley tour passes by Brenton Point State Park, former estate of RI's 2nd governor William Brenton (elected 1665). Brenton Point State Park is a free public park offering pristine views of the Atlantic Ocean on 2 sides of the park plus free sunsets over the water 12 months per year. Seasonal restrooms are available in the stone building

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Ocean Drive

Newport, Rhode Island

The trolley tour travels through the Ocean Drive Historic District. Visitors will begin to see Newport's Gilded Age Mansions lining the Atlantic Ocean with breathtaking scenery.
Mansions on Ocean Drive include Mavis and Jay Leno's Seafair, and several filming locations of HBO's TV series "The Gilded Age" including Indian Spring Castle, The Ledges and Crossways mansions.

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Cliff Walk

, , Newport, 02840-3659, Rhode Island

Once the trolley tour enters the Newport Cliff Walk area of the Bellevue Ave Historic District, riders will begin to learn about the Gilded Age mansions along the Cliff Walk, which are on the ocean side of the mansions for 3.5 miles between Reject's Beach and Newport Beach.
Your guide will explain how to best access the Cliff Walk and areas where parking is free to enjoy the Cliff Walk and the best areas for viewing.

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Marble House

596 Bellevue Ave, , Newport, 02840-4265, Rhode Island

The trolley tour stops in front of the 2nd of the 3 Newport Vanderbilt mansions "The Marble House".
This small palace built in 1892 was instrumental in the passage of the women's suffrage movement, as Alva Vanderbilt hosted fundraisers in her pagoda (Chinese Tea House on the Cliff Walk) whereby she raised a great deal of money to pass the 19th amendment.

Both the Marble House and Chinese Tea House were the Asian wedding set in the Katherine Heigel classic movie "27 Dresses"

Free parking for Marble House tour visitors is available across the street at 585 Bellevue Ave.

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Rosecliff

548 Bellevue Ave, , Newport, 02840-4265, Rhode Island

The trolley tour stops in front of the Rosecliff Mansion, a 1902 'summer cottage" of Tessie Fair-Oelrichs. The most famous movie filmed here was The Great Gatsby (Robert Redford, Mia Farrow, Sam Waterston).
Tours are available at the Rosecliff mansion on a seasonal basis.

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The Breakers

44 Ochre Point Ave, , Newport, 02840-6906, Rhode Island

The trolley tour stops at The Breakers Newport, the 3rd Vanderbilt Mansion in Newport and discharges passengers who purchased this interior tour option.
This 1895 'summer cottage' is the largest mansion in the region and is RIs most visited tourist attraction. It sits on the Newport Cliff Walk facing SE towards the Atlantic Ocean.

1 hour, 30 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

The Elms

367 Bellevue Ave, , Newport, 02840-6915, Rhode Island

The trolley tour continues along Bellevue Ave and passes by The Elms Newport, a Gilded Age mansion of Edward and Sarah Berwind. The guide explains the 2 tours that are available inside the Elms Mansion.

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International Tennis Hall of Fame

194 Bellevue Ave, , Newport, 02840-3515, Rhode Island

The trolley tour passes by the front door of the International Tennis Hall of Fame, the 1881 site of the old Newport Casino (shopping district of the Gilded Age millionaires). The guide explains the free and for-fee tours available inside the ITHOF.

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Bowen's Wharf

13 Bowen's Wharf, , Newport, 02840-3004, Rhode Island

The trolley tour continues into Downtown Newport's bustling waterfront district anchored by Bowen's Wharf. The guide explains the shopping, dining, boating excursions, and other waterfront attractions along America's Cup Ave.

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Details & Important Info

Additional Experience Details & Important Information

Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
IMPORTANT: Due to Newport Bridge Construction, please allow an additional 40 minutes of drive time when travelling to Newport
*MINIMUM AGE TO EXPERIENCE THIS TOUR IS 5 YEARS OLD*
Departure point is the Newport Transportation Center, 23 America's Cup Ave, Newport RI, platform #2
Public parking is available at the Transit Center for a fee.
The duration of this tour is 160-180 minutes depending on traffic conditions
All tours depart promptly at their scheduled times
This enclosed trolley tour operates rain or shine except during and after winter weather events which involve snow or ice
Please do not meet directly at the Breakers mansion. You will visit the attraction during the trolley tour
Youth under 17 must be accompanied by an adult
Our drivers have updated manifests on their devices. Cancelled tickets are not accepted for admission
The trolley is not handicapped accessible.. Driver may assign seating based on customer needs
Management at the Breakers Mansion no longer allows curbside drop off and pickup. All passengers are discharged and picked up in the bus lot at the mansion. Visitors will have a walking requirement about 700 feet from the drop off point to the front door of the mansion.

Cancellations & Refunds

Reservation Changes, Cancellations & Refunds

Changes to reservations for tickets can be made until 3 days prior to the date scheduled. Reservations may be re-scheduled by the operator of the activity due to reasons such as weather, minimum participation requirements, mechanical issues or other interruptions beyond their control.

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What People Are Saying

(2780 reviews)

Customers overwhelmingly praise the Newport trolley tours for their insightful guides and engaging experiences. Reviews highlight the knowledgeable guides, particularly Trolley Rob and Russ, who blend humor with historical anecdotes, even in inclement weather. The comfortable trolley ride offers scenic views of stunning mansions, making it a valuable introduction to Newport's rich history, especially for first-time visitors. Many recommend the self-guided audio tour of The Breakers mansion as an enjoyable complement to the trolley experience. Despite minor downsides regarding tour timing, the overall sentiment is highly positive, with visitors leaving entertained, informed, and eager to recommend the tour to others.


Experience Highlights

Informative Guides... Fun and Entertaining... Beautiful Mansions... Great for First-Timers... Comfortable Trolley Experience... Excellent Value... Scenic Views... Must-Do Tour... Timely and Punctual... Engaging History... Interactive App... Ample Exploration Time...

Newport Scenic Trolley Tour and Mansion Visit

(2780 reviews)
Newport
RI
1-15
people
price for
1 participant
2 hours
40 minutes
  • • Scenic Trolley Tour of Historic Newport, Rhode Island
  • • Experience 3 Hours of Newport's Gilded Age and Ocean Views
  • • Visit America's Most Impressive Gilded Age Mansions
or

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