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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.
Service animals allowed
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
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
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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
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Newport Gilded Age Mansions Trolley Tour With Breakers Admission (Ages 5+ only)
3,005 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Shae T,
May 12, 2025
- Viator
The trolly tour of the Newport mansions was fun and informative. Definitely recommend. Trolly Rob was the best!
SUSAN W,
May 11, 2025
- Viator
Trolley Rob was fun and very good. He knows a lot about the history of all the houses and the area. It was a great way to get around to several spots
Dave V,
May 11, 2025
- Viator
Trolley Rob gave an excellent tour of Newport! Very informative, and full of his own experiences of living in Newport
Joan E,
May 8, 2025
- Viator
Excellent trolley tour of Newport mansions and walking tour of the Breakers. Trolley Rob made the experience fun and informative.
Rachel L,
May 7, 2025
- Viator
Great, informative guide and the trolley allowed for us to cover a lot of ground. Definitely recommend adding the ticket to the Breakers as it cannot be missed!
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