Historic Highlights with the Gilded Age Private Van Tour
Your private minivan tour will introduce you to Newport, Ri to discover more than 385 years of history. You will quickly see why Newport, RI. become the go-to summer destination for the Gilded Age crowd and Mrs. Astor's " 400." The Tour is Fully narrated along the 15 mile route, passing over 100 local attractions, points of Interest and Historic Sights. Keep in mind this is a private tour, for up to 5 guests, so we explore Newport, RI and all its amazing aspects at YOUR pace!
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Historic Highlights with the Gilded Age Private Van Tour
Pickup included
What's included in Historic Highlights with the Gilded Age Private Van Tour
(Subject to Option Inclusions)Itinerary
Cardines FieldPass-by Only
Newport's Neighborhood ballpark is the oldest amatuer baseball stadium since 1908. See where immortals of Baseball, like Satchel Page, Babe Ruth and Bob Feller once played. The stadium is still in use by many local baseball teams including the Newport Gulls.
Touro Synagogue National Historic SitePass-by Only
The Oldest Synagouge in the United States, dating back to 1763. It is a symbol for Newport as a haven for religious freedom seekers.
The Old Stone MillPass-by Only
Also known as the Newport Mystery Tower, this Stone Tower has many theories as to its origin. Was it a Lighthouse? A house of Worship? Watchtower? As we pass by. you can see it for yourself and decide for yourself.
Inclusions
- Private transportation
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Mansion Admission Tickets are avaialble from the guide at tour time. Email us for price and detailes
- Marble House
- The Breakers
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Pickup and Dropoff
You can choose to be picked up from a list of locations, or alternatively, have the choice to make your own way to the meeting points
Please arrive at the pick up point 5 minutes before departure time.
Additional Information
For Cruiseship passengers, pickups can be made at the Newport, RI dock ternimal. (Please request when booking)
Meeting / End Points
- Plese meet behing the Transportation Center and Aquarium, near the public parking garage entrance.
Redeem
Ticket Redemption
If guests purchase mansion ticket admissions, they will be given an actual paper ticket at the strart of the tour.
