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 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
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
3,752 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Great Newport tour
JD M,
Nov 6, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00This was a great tour. Guide was a local and incredibley knowledgeable. Very Entertaining. We off a cruise that wanted $249 for virtually the same tour except theirs was on a huge tour bus with limited access. This is a very comfortable (leather seats) open trolly for $43. No comparison after we spoke to people that took the cruise tour. Highly recommended
Fun trolly tour
Kris A,
Nov 6, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Trolly Rob was very informative. He had historical as well as entertaining information. He also made sure we stayed within our time schedule.
Hard to imagine what those houses are really like
DougPeggy,
Nov 6, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
4.00Drove through awfully fast and most views obscured but Trolley Rob was fun and informative. It’s was a good way to spend an afternoon
It was a great tour with...
Crystal R,
Nov 6, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00It was a great tour with a great guide, Rob. Learned alot about the different mansions and even went into one, The Breakers. Definitely recommend!
Learn the ins and outs of Newport mansions with fun and knowledgeable Trolley Rob plus bonus tour of the Breakers!
X2652QVjuliec,
Nov 5, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Trolley Rob was extremely knowledgeable and imparted his knowledge in a fun, friendly manner - not to mention navigating the narrow streets of Newport driving a Trolley!! I will definitely recommend this tour with Trolley Rob to all of my friends! The admission to tour the Breakers was an added bonus! Spectacular mansion inside and out! Audio tour was very informative. Fun afternoon!! Highly Recommend! Thank you Trolley Rob!
it was very informational...
Miles C,
Nov 5, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00it was very informational by the driver. he did a great job tellling us all about the town of New Port and the mansion
Newport
Kendra M,
Nov 5, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Trolley Rob was great! Very informative with lots of fun facts. Rob was funny and personable. Would definitely recommend.
Newport tour and Breakers mansion
Carmen D,
Nov 5, 2025
- Review from Viator
3.00There was too much just driving by quickly on the street and didn’t really get to see the details. Ok
Great take in Newport
joanne m,
Nov 3, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00It was a solid 3 hrs of information and it was interesting. Bob was a great source of information. And the home are impressive
Amazing Tour.
Michelle L,
Nov 3, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Trolley Rob was an amazing guide. It was fun to see many of the Gilded Age mansions in Newport. Rob gave us some great history and mixed in some bad jokes, which were still funny. Having admission to the Breakers was wonderful. 5 stars, would recommend 😁
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