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
3,770 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Sweet Caroline !!!!!!
johnsF9410AL,
Nov 20, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Trolley Troy was very engaged with the group and was extremely knowledgeable about everything that we saw and what was coming. It's a don't miss this and include the Breakers tour,see things that only early American royalty lived.
Amazing tour of The Gilded Age, Newport Rhode Island
Athierry2,
Nov 20, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This was a very good tour. Carlos and the comfortable bus with his detailed description and humor as an extra, and admission to the Breakers was the highlight. This mansion is second to the Biltmore in North Carolina, another Vanderbilt home.
Fantastic tour
Barbars K,
Nov 19, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00We had Trolley Rod and he was fantastic— a lot of information was given- not sure how he remembers it all!
Carlos was a fantastic...
Paula S,
Nov 18, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Carlos was a fantastic tour guide. Great tour and very educational. Friends came from Chicago and love Newport.
Carlos Rocks!
David M,
Nov 18, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00The tour was wonderful and Carlos gets A+++ for entertaining and informing and being an overall superstar! We highly recommend this tour - and make sure to request Carlos!
Definitely Worthwhile
Susan S,
Nov 18, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Definitely worth doing. It really builds the backdrop for the overall Newport mansions experience. Our driver/guide, Carlos, is super.
A brisky day in Newport. Not that that is a bad thing- less crowds.
Judyaoquendo,
Nov 17, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had the best freakin time! We had time to spare before the trolley and had lunch at the Newport Marriott- spectacular. Right next door to the transport site. The trolley ride with trolley rob will forever be a core memory for my son, DIL, my hubs, and me. I loved trolley rob from the second I met him. Just the perfect amount of Bostonian sarcasm and an awesome sense of humor. Extremely knowledgeable with cheesy jokes. I’ve been to Newport so many times growing up via boat and this is was so informative. Highly recommended
Trolley to the Mansions was amazing!
stephanielM3587LY,
Nov 16, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00It was an excellent tour, filled with lots of great trivia. Trolley Rob was insightful and very funny. Definitely a tour I’d recommend.
You’ll want to see inside...
Diana P,
Nov 14, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00You’ll want to see inside another mansion after this tour. I would book a tour next time to be able to go in at least 2 mansions.
Excellent Experience
Dorine D,
Nov 14, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00We really enjoyed ourselves and would recommend this tour. Carlos was excellent and really funny. A lot of fun!
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