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‘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
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.
Options
Newport RI Trolley Tour (3hrs)
Newport Gilded Age Mansions Trolley Tour With Breakers Admission (Ages 5+ only)
Reviews
3,764 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Gilded Age fan
Lisa M,
Nov 13, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Trolley Rob was our tour guide. Very energetic, knowledgeable I believe he really enjoyed his job! The tour itself was alittle over 2 1/2 hours, perfect amount of time and The Breakers was exceptional!
Gilded Age tour Nov 2025
Christina F,
Nov 13, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We really enjoyed the tour and Carlos was excellent! He knows a lot of interesting facts and sprinkled in some cute jokes.
Exactly what I had hoped for!
Bhoskins,
Nov 12, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Comfortable ride with large windows. Trolley Rob was very entertaining and made sure everyone knew exactly where and when to meet him for pick up. As a fan of The Guilded Age I recognized many of the landmark names and Trolley Rob pointed out actual spots from filming.
Fun factual Newport RI tour
45DavidT45,
Nov 12, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We went on the trolley tour that included the historic Newport , mansions and the breakers . It was fabulous. Our driver/tour guide trolley Rob was wonderful. Knowledgeable and fun . Recommend this tour 100%
Fun trip through Newport....
Kristin M,
Nov 12, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Fun trip through Newport. Trolly Rob was fantastic! He gave a very informative tour with a touch of humor. We all had a great time!!
Touring the mansions of Newport the easy way!
my4shadows,
Nov 12, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This tour was comfortable and so informative! Our tour guide TrolleyRob was fantastic. He grew up in the area and knew so many interesting and intimate facts about the area- and he was funny! I would recommend this tour to anyone.
Awesome Tour
Helen T,
Nov 11, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00The tour was wonderful! We saw a lot of great places in Newport, Rhode Island and our tour guide was the best
Excellent introduction to Newport!
sabraPa,
Nov 10, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Trolley Rob, our tour guide/driver was very knowledgeable and entertaining and enjoyed visiting the Breakers mansion.
A Tour of Newport
Carl B,
Nov 10, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00This tour gave us a great way to see the mansions of Newport. We were pleased that we included the optional tour of The Breakers. Our guide was friendly and knowledgeable.
Fun and facts!
Lakehouse258,
Nov 10, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Great tour with Trolly Robb. Lots of fun and facts about Newport and its history! We booked this tour while sailing south, glad we did.
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