Newport Scenic Open Air Trolley Tour
Discover Newport's Gilded Age on an Open Air Trolley Tour with Breakers Mansion Admission

RI
people
1 participant
40 minutes
- • Explore Newport's Scenic Open Air Trolley Tour
- • Enjoy A 2.5 To 3 Hour Guided Tour Of The Gilded Age
- • Experience Newport's Largest Mansion, The Breakers
Why We Love This Unique Experience
Embark on a delightful adventure with the Newport Open Air Trolley Tour, designed for ages 5 and above. This unique experience offers stunning views across Ocean Drive, allowing participants to soak in the grandeur of the Gilded Age mansions along Bellevue Avenue and the picturesque Cliff Walk. Enjoy the comfort of an open-air trolley as you glide through Newport’s most iconic sights, capturing the perfect blend of history and beauty.
The tour is not just about sightseeing; it's a narrated experience that covers 150 fascinating points of interest. Listen to stories about Newport's rich Gilded Age history, its Colonial past, and its naval significance while discovering modern-day attractions such as shopping and dining hotspots. As the trolley meanders through the city, discover fantastic filming locations from beloved films and shows like "Hocus Pocus 2" and "The Gilded Age." The tour also includes admission to the magnificent Breakers mansion, allowing for an additional 90-minute exploration of this architectural masterpiece.
This Newport Open Air Trolley Tour makes for an exceptional gift idea that couples entertainment with education. Whether looking to treat a loved one or create lasting memories with family and friends, this experience provides a unique way to explore Newport's charm and history together. Don't miss the chance to give the gift of adventure with a tour that promises breathtaking sights and cherished moments for years to come!
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Experience Overview:
Newport Open Air Trolley Tour With Breakers Admission (ages 5+)For ages 5+ only, experience Newport's only open air trolley tour with breath-taking views of Ocean Drive and the Gilded Age mansions along Bellevue Ave and the Cliff Walk. You will also visit the inside of the Breakers mansion for an additional 90 minutes.
This narrated tour covers 150 points of interest including Newport's Gilded Age, Colonial and Naval History .
Shopping, dining, boat tours, lighthouses, sunsets and Newport's best activities of today are also explained
See TV and movie sets come to life such as Hocus Pocus 2, HBO's The Gilded Age, and classics such as Amistad, True Lies, The Great Gatsby, and a dozen others.
Your guide also explains how to navigate the city on your own and the best places to park for free.
Meeting Point
23 America's Cup Ave
23 America's Cup Ave, Newport, RI 02840, USA
Newport Transportation Center, platform #2
23 America's Cup Ave
Newport, RI 02840
What's included:
- Breakers admission
Not included:
- Gratuities
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 in the public lot at 23 America's Cup Ave (Newport Transit Center) and locate the white open air trolley at Platform #7-9 outside. Show your cell phone or printed ticket to driver
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). This 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
*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. Parking available on site for a fee
This tour departs promptly at the scheduled time.
The duration of this tour is 160-180 minutes, depending on traffic conditions.
This is an open air trolley. Please dress accordingly. Tour may be canceled if rain is in the forecast.
The trolley is not handicapped accessible.. Driver may assign seating based on customer needs.
Please bring earbuds to hear the Breakers audio tour through your smartphone. We recommend you download the free Newport Mansions app prior to arrival from your phone's app store.
Please do not meet directly at the Breakers mansion. You will visit the attraction during the trolley tour
Drivers have updated manifests on the devices. Cancelled tickets are not accepted for admission
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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Newport Open Air Trolley Tour Experience
RI
people
1 participant
40 minutes
- • Explore Newport's Scenic Open Air Trolley Tour
- • Enjoy A 2.5 To 3 Hour Guided Tour Of The Gilded Age
- • Experience Newport's Largest Mansion, The Breakers
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