Newport Gilded Age Mansions Trolley Tour with Breakers Admission
Overview
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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.
Additional Info
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 Hamilton Aquarium Transit Center, 23 America's Cup Ave, Newport RI, platform #2. Parking is available on site 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
These tours are NOT handicapped accessible. Folding walkers and wheelchairs are limited to 30 lbs. We cannot accommodate battery powered scooters and chairs.
The trolley is not handicapped accessible.. Driver may assign seating based on customer needs
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What To Expect
(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.
Fort Adams State Park
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.
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
Gratuities
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Newport RI Trolley Tour (3hrs)
Newport Gilded Age Mansions Trolley Tour With Breakers Admission (Ages 8+ only)
Reviews
3,785 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
The right amount of time...
Robert C,,Dec 14, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00The right amount of time is spent on getting an overview of the area as well as time to visit the Breakers
Don’t miss this!
Tia G,,Dec 7, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00We have been to Newport many times before, but never by trolley and never during the holidays. Would highly recommend this tour. Russ, our tour guide was excellent. He had high energy and was spitting out Newport facts throughout. He was great and definitely made the ride enjoyable. Getting to visit The Breakers was a bonus! Would highly recommend!
Disappointed with Pick up Instuctions
shar0nk214,,Dec 1, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
3.00I just want to share my experience with my Tour. I was with my 2 friends ( 1 was Elderly } It was my first time in Rhode Island and was referred by sometime to take the tour of the Mansions. I went on November 29th, The Newport Travel Trolley. They explained to come 20 minutes early for our 1:00 tour at Platform 2. We were there at 12:40. the tour bus arrived at 12:50 (which was fine). My issue I had was with the pick up time at the Breakers. Granted we were sitting in the back of the bus. I heard the driver say to be back at 3:40. I did not hear him say we will be leaving at exactly 3:40. I feel he should have explained it to the passengers more clearly that he leaves at 3:40. We arrived back at 3:45. Thinking it was the 20 minute early time. { No Bus} He had left us behind. I even left a Bag up front with him with beverages to hold for me! I do not have a issue with leaving at 3:40. I understand they run on a schedule. I have an issue with Not Explaining the Pick UP Time procedure better, and explaining if you are not here on time , we will leave. I was confused, ( thinking we left at 4:00 } disappointed and upset. My Aunt was shaken up also. I sent a text to the Driver with No Response, Eventually, after 4:00 I called an Uber to take us back. Maybe, I did not hear him correctly? { Not Sure } I know you do alot of tours every day. My humble suggestion is to make sure all passengers are aware of the Pick Up Procedure at the Breakers. On a Positive Note- The Tour Itself was Great. The Driver explained everything well and added humour with his Narration. I enjoyed seeing all the mansions and The Breakers Decorated for Christmas.
Fun & Informative!
Robin C,,Nov 27, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Trolley Rob was so informative! This is nice to do first before you go explore on your own. Enjoyed doing the tour that included the Breakers ticket. You get dropped off at the mansion for 1 1/2 hours then picked back up. Lots of fun!
Trolley Rob For the Win!
Janet W,,Nov 27, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Trolley Rob gave an excellent tour around Newport. For reference, we also did the self guided tour the next day, and it wasn’t nearly as much information given, as what Trolley Rob knew. We went on the tour last Saturday and Rob really had so much information to tell us. It was a great tour. 10 out of 10!
History comes alive
Christopher R,,Nov 26, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00An amazing tour of amazing houses. We felt like we got a glimpse of the Gilded Age. Trolley Rob was an amazing guide and kept it very interesting. We also appreciated his suggestions and hacks.
The tour will drive you...
Beth M,,Nov 26, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00The tour will drive you around some towns in Newport. The trolley was very easy to find (in the parking lot). Very organized. The guide is very knowledgeable. Though he talked too fast, he wasn't boring.
Fun and informative
Susan R,,Nov 26, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00It was fun and informative, a comfortable ride and beautiful scenery, and dad jokes on top of everything else..
Trolley Bob is The Bomb!!
Robin S,,Nov 25, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Trolley Bob was seriously AMAZING!! A witty combination of historical facts with current nuances Trolly Bob was FANTASTIC!! We thoroughly enjoyed him!!
Trolley
George D,,Nov 25, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Trolley Rob. Was a very well rehearsed tour guide. The Trolley Bus was clean & comfortable. We could clearly hear & see all the descriptions made by the guide
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