Newport Gilded Age Mansions Trolley Tour w/ Breakers Ticket (8+)
Overview
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******FOR AGES 8+ 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 Ages.
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 8 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
For ages 8+ only, board our luxurious, comfortable late-model trolley with leather captain's chairs
Tour inside the Breakers Mansion and its grounds for an additional 90 minutes
Our breath-taking, narrated scenic overview trolley tour of Newport
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
3,918 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
An excellent way to get an overview of Newport and her gilded mansions as told by Trolley Tour Guide Troy.
Trucmill,May 18, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Our trolley tour guide Troy was personable with his sense of humor and entertaining way of recounting the history of Newport and her mansions. He also gave recommendations on places to eat and where to park for the Cliff Walk. I would take this tour again.
Trolley Rob was great!
A6704LBlaurenm,May 18, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Trolley Rob was great! I really enjoyed the historical tour and visit to the Breakers. I would highly recommend.
Great First Tour of Newport!
Michelle C,May 18, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This was a great value for the money and a lot of fun! It was the perfect way to take in the beauty and history of Newport without feeling rushed. Trolley Rob was funny and engaging. The trolley was comfortable, and the pace was appropriate. We had plenty of time to see the Breakers as well: Highly recommend this tour if you want a fun, informative, and relaxing way to experience Newport for the first time :) Have brunch at Belle’s before you leave!
A happy trolley adventure
Richard R,May 18, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Trolley Rob was our driver and tour guide. He is very knowledgeable, a good speaker with a sense of humor. His instructions and descriptions are clear and concise. He was able to maneuver throughout the small streets of Newport while providing historical information for the tour.
Troy was great. We had...
fmkksmith,May 18, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Troy was great. We had just the right amount of time at the Breakers to enjoy the audio guide tour. and then walk around the grounds.
The Gilded
Audrey D,May 17, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Come prepared with jacket and walking shoes and definitely be ready to giggle and enjoy the drivers personality was awesome! Super informative
Great tour
Kelly M,May 17, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Trolley Rob was a great tour guide and gave a great narrative throughout our ride . . Non stop for an hour! He also gave some local tips on dining in the area. Was a great morning touring the Breakers and fun ride on the trolley. Definitely worth it!
Trolley Tour in Newport
Deb B,May 17, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00We enjoyed our trolley tour in Newport. Troy, our guide, was the best. So, so funny!I would highly recommend it to under the layout and special nature of this great town.
Troy did a fantastic job. Give us some great insight on each mansion. We did do the tour of the breakers, which was fant
stephensJ8113ED,May 17, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00It was an amazing time and they driver Troy did a fantastic job describing all the scenes and gave us a lot of background on the Gilded Age and all the mansions. Certainly would go again and hopefully would get Troy again also.
Great experience….tour guide made it quite memorable
Paola C,May 17, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Our tour guide Troy, was fantastic! Knowledgeable, funny and made the experience overall very enjoyable and memorable.
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