Newport Rhode Island Mansions Trolley Tour

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

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90 minutes
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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.

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Newport RI Scenic Trolley Tour

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

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What's included in Newport RI Mansions Scenic Trolley Tour (Ages 5+ only)

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Itinerary

(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.

Fort Adams State Park
Pass-by Only

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.

Brenton Point State Park
Pass-by Only

The trolley tour passes by Brenton Point State Park, former estate of RI's 2nd governor William Brenton (elected 1665). Riders will see the former estate of RI's 2nd governor William Brenton (elected 1665). Brenton Point State Park is a free public park offering pristine views of the Atlantic Ocean on 2 sides of the park plus free sunsets over the water 12 months per year. Seasonal restrooms are available in the stone building.

Inclusions

  • 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
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • IMPORTANT: Due to Newport Bridge Construction, please allow an additional 40 minutes of drive time when travelling to Newport.
  • *MINIMUM AGE TO EXPERIENCE THIS TOUR IS 5 YEARS OLD AND UP*
  • Departure point is the Newport Transportation 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
  • The trolley is not handicapped accessible. Driver may assign seating based on customer's physical needs

Meet

Pickup and Dropoff

You will make your own way to the meeting points

Meeting / End Points

  • Departure Point: Newport Transportation Center, Platform #2 (outside) - white trolley 23 America's Cup Avenue Newport, RI 02840

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Ticket Redemption

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DAY OF TRAVEL (For ages 5+ only) IMPORTANT: Due to Newport Bridge Construction, please allow an additional 40 minutes of drive time when travelling to Newport. Park at the Newport Transportation Center public lot (23 America's Cup Ave) and locate the white trolley at Bus Platform #2 outside. Parking available on site for a fee. This tour departs promptly at the scheduled times. We recommend travelers plan to arrive at least 20 minutes prior to departure time to find a parking spot and in case of any unforeseen traffic jams due to construction and accidents. No shows, late arrivals, and cancellations made within 24 hours are non refundable. You may present this ticket or smart phone confirmation directly to the driver to check-in. IMPORTANT INFO --Tours are for Ages 5+ only. This tour will last 70-90 minutes depending on traffic conditions. --The trolley is not handicapped accessible. Driver may assign seating based on customer needs --Solo travelers must allow others to sit next to them or purchase that 2nd seat in advance if they wish to keep it empty --This enclosed trolley tour operates rain or shine except during and after winter weather events which involve snow or ice --Youth under 17 must be accompanied by an adult --Our drivers have updated manifests on their devices. Cancelled tickets are not accepted for admission

Operator

NEWPORT Travel Trolley Tours