Newport Gilded Age Mansions Trolley Tour with Breakers Admission
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.
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Newport RI Trolley Tour (3hrs)
Newport Gilded Age Mansions Trolley Tour With Breakers Admission (Ages 5+ only)
What's included in Newport Gilded Age Mansions Trolley Tour with Breakers Admission
(Subject to Option Inclusions)Itinerary
(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 ParkPass-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 ParkPass-by Only
The trolley tour passes by Brenton Point State Park, 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
- 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
- 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
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 Americas Cup Avenue Newport, RI 02840 Ages 5+ only **Please do NOT meet directly at the Breakers Mansion, you will visit the attraction during your Trolley Tour.
Redeem
Ticket Redemption
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 Platform #2. 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 directly on the trolley or show your smart phone to driver to check-in. The driver will provide your Breakers Mansion pass if you purchased that option. IMPORTANT INFO --Tours are for Ages 5+ only. This tour duration is 160-180 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 --Our drivers have updated manifests on their smart phones. Cancelled tickets are not accepted for admission --Breakers Admission tickets included. This voucher will not be accepted if presented directly at the Mansion. You will receive your mansion tickets during your trolley tour. --Youth under 17 must be accompanied by an adult
