Newport RI Mansions Scenic Trolley Tour (Ages 5+ only)

Overview

Available languages

English

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For ages 5+ only, this approx 90-min tour is an overview of scenic Newport.

After boarding our luxurious and comfortable trolley at platform #2 of the Newport Transit Center, your driver starts the tour with a brief history of Colonial-era downtown and explains the Gilded Age 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 approximately 70-90 minutes depending on traffic conditions.

Additional Info

Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

*MINIMUM AGE TO EXPERIENCE THIS TOUR IS 5 YEARS OLD AND UP*

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.

This tour departs promptly at the scheduled time.

The duration of this tour is 70-90 minutes, depending on traffic conditions

This enclosed trolley tour operates rain or shine except during and after winter weather events which involve snow or ice

Our drivers have updated manifests on their devices. Cancelled tickets are not accepted for admission

Youth under 17 must be accompanied by an adult

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's physical needs

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

What‘s Included

See over 150+ points of interest such as Colonial Downtown, Scenic Ocean Drive, and Mansion Row

Our breathtaking, narrated scenic overview trolley tour of Newport

For Ages 5+ only, board our luxurious, comfortable late model trolley with leather captain's chairs

Gratuities

What To Expect

(For ages 5 & up only). Park in the public lot at 23 America's Cup Ave (Newport Transit Center) and locate the white trolley at Platform #2 outside. Show your cell phone or printed ticket to driver.

10 minutes • Admission Not Applicable

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.

Admission Not Applicable

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Newport RI Scenic Trolley Tour

Newport RI Mansions Scenic Trolley Tour (Ages 5+ only)

Reviews

4.80

604 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

523

Lovely Tour
DayTrip57122538828,
Nov 9, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Trolly Rob did a great job of narrating local history about the surrounding areas and gilded age families. In November only The Breakers open - would have loved to see some of the other mansions, but still definitely recommend.
Excellent site seeing
597brendenl,
Nov 2, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Tour guide trolley Rob was extremely knowledgeable and entertaining throughout the tour. Made the experience lots of fun. Would highly recommend to anyone wanting to see Newport
Trolley Rob was a delight
Victoria B,
Oct 28, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
Lot of information about the town and it's history and beautiful houses to see. Trolley Rob was a great guide and driver.
You only catch glimpses of the mansions through trees
Tim T,
Oct 27, 2025
- Review from Viator
4.00
The Trolley driver was an excellent driver as well as a great narrator for the tour. Just so you know, you only get glimpses of the mansions through trees and shrubbery. The driver did stop momentarily in a couple of places to give you a view of a mansion or two.
Fun
Explore39186174533,
Oct 25, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
The trolley was very comfortable Our driver Troy was friendly, funny and very knowledgeable in the history of Newport. We had a great time
Something got messed up...
Joyce M,
Oct 6, 2025
- Review from Viator
2.00
Something got messed up with the tour, and when we arrived for our booking with tickets in hand, we were told the trolley was full. No room for us.😞. We contacted the tour company and were told a refund would be coming. Disappointed because we were on a Cruise and were leaving later in the day, and our booking was the last time slot of the day.
The 90 minute Trolley was great!
LauraP V,
Oct 4, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
We were on a New England cruise stop and purchased the trolley tickets a month earlier. The 90 minute non stop drive was sufficient to see and have photos of the mansions. The driver/ tour guide was very knowledgeable. The trolley was very clean and nice.
Great trip on the trolley bus.
Anna C,
Oct 3, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
We had an informative, fun and good time on the trolley tour. Our tour guide, Carlos, was so nice and knowledgeable of the area and mansions. This is our second time in this tour.
Ohio travelers
Escape08804063499,
Oct 2, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Trolley Rob was very knowledgeable and made the tour fun. Would recommend this tour. The mansions were amazing. The tour helped us plan our trip to the Cliff Walk.
Best in Town.
Bob H,
Sep 29, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
It is well worth the money. Conductor Rob was the best teacher of history in this area. Conductor Rob was funny and very educated in the history.