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
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 8+ only)
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
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Reviews
3,963 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Breakers and Trolly
jennieleeb2015,Jun 4, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
4.00Trolly Bob was very helpful and made the tour fun.
Trolley tour with Troy
phillipkK6477FF,Jun 4, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Troy was great. He navigated traffic well on the narrow streets. He added interesting background information about Newport and sites we passed.
A good way to see a lot in a single day visit
tomhA6210IU,Jun 3, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
4.00The driver was very funny and gave great commentary. Overall a pretty good tour. The time was just enough to see most everything. There was plenty of space on the trolley and the Nreakers was not crowded. Overall a good atmosphere. The fee was a little high.
Great experience!
A2642WAjimj,Jun 3, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00It was a great experience! Trolley Rob was informative and humorous!
Great Tour Guide
849cecilf,Jun 3, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00The tour guy (Troy) was very knowledgeable and entertaining.
Day trip to Newport mansions and Restaurant
906geniap,Jun 3, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00It was fabulous. My friends and I met The van and they were on time. They took us around all of Newport mansions we got to go into the breakers. It was just a great great time. We had enough time for everything just the right amount of time. The value for the money it was absolutely worth it and the guide Troy. He was wonderful if that’s his I think that’s his name Troy. He was so informative answered. All questions was a little bit funny he was just made it so easy for us. I would take this trip again and bring other people along.
New Port City and Mansion Tour
James1Paris,Jun 2, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
4.00Fun tour and nice to see the Breakers Mansion inside
Terrific Trolley Tour
janeoS6086XN,Jun 2, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Troy provided a terrific narration of all the mansions and downtown preferred spots. It was an enjoyable experience. Loved The Breakers!
Great trolley tour and guide
643debbim,Jun 2, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Troy was our guide and he was great! We were very knowledgeable and had just the right amount of humor along the way! We would recommend this trolley tour and Troy!
Our driver was so...
Doris T,Jun 2, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Our driver was so informative but funny. You didn’t feel like you were on one of those almost robot like tours. Troy made it fun. We went to the Breakers mansion. So nice because you could scan bar code and walk at your leisure.
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