Newport Gilded Age Trolley Tour w/ Breakers Mansion Incl.(Age 8+)
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4.9/5
Based on 4,423 traveler reviews. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.
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Is Newport Gilded Age Trolley Tour w/ Breakers Mansion Incl.(Age 8+) worth booking?
Newport Gilded Age Trolley Tour w/ Breakers Mansion Incl.(Age 8+) is a 2.7-hour experience in Newport, United States, from $50 per person. It scores 95 out of 100 on the Outty Ranking, which we label “90+ Club”, based on a 4.9/5 rating across 4,423 reviews. Cancellation is free up to 24 hours before the start time. Same-day spots are currently showing. It sits in the Outty 90+ Club, the top tier of everything we rank.
- Outty Ranking
- 95 / 100
- Rating
- 4.9/5 (4,423)
- Duration
- 2.7 hours
- From
- $50 per person
******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.
What you get
About this experience
******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.
What's included
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
Not included
- Gratuities
What you'll see and do
(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.
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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.
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Brenton Point State Park
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
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Ocean Drive
The trolley tour travels through the Ocean Drive Historic District. Visitors will begin to see Newport's Gilded Age Mansions lining the Atlantic Ocean with breathtaking scenery. Mansions on Ocean Drive include Mavis and Jay Leno's Seafair, and several filming locations of HBO's TV series "The Gilded Age" including Indian Spring Castle, The Ledges and Crossways mansions.
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Cliff Walk
Once the trolley tour enters the Newport Cliff Walk area of the Bellevue Ave Historic District, riders will begin to learn about the Gilded Age mansions along the Cliff Walk, which are on the ocean side of the mansions for 3.5 miles between Reject's Beach and Newport Beach. Your guide will explain how to best access the Cliff Walk and areas where parking is free to enjoy the Cliff Walk and the best areas for viewing.
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Marble House
The trolley tour stops in front of the 2nd of the 3 Newport Vanderbilt mansions "The Marble House". This small palace built in 1892 was instrumental in the passage of the women's suffrage movement, as Alva Vanderbilt hosted fundraisers in her pagoda (Chinese Tea House on the Cliff Walk) whereby she raised a great deal of money to pass the 19th amendment. Both the Marble House and Chinese Tea House were the Asian wedding set in the Katherine Heigel classic movie "27 Dresses" Free parking for Marble House tour visitors is available across the street at 585 Bellevue Ave.
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Rosecliff
The trolley tour stops in front of the Rosecliff Mansion, a 1902 'summer cottage" of Tessie Fair-Oelrichs. The most famous movie filmed here was The Great Gatsby (Robert Redford, Mia Farrow, Sam Waterston). Tours are available at the Rosecliff mansion on a seasonal basis.
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The Breakers
The trolley tour stops at The Breakers Newport, the 3rd Vanderbilt Mansion in Newport and discharges passengers who purchased this interior tour option. This 1895 'summer cottage' is the largest mansion in the region and is RIs most visited tourist attraction. It sits on the Newport Cliff Walk facing SE towards the Atlantic Ocean.
90 minutes here · Admission included
The Elms
The trolley tour continues along Bellevue Ave and passes by The Elms Newport, a Gilded Age mansion of Edward and Sarah Berwind. The guide explains the 2 tours that are available inside the Elms Mansion.
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International Tennis Hall of Fame
The trolley tour passes by the front door of the International Tennis Hall of Fame, the 1881 site of the old Newport Casino (shopping district of the Gilded Age millionaires). The guide explains the free and for-fee tours available inside the ITHOF.
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Bowen's Wharf
The trolley tour continues into Downtown Newport's bustling waterfront district anchored by Bowen's Wharf. The guide explains the shopping, dining, boating excursions, and other waterfront attractions along America's Cup Ave.
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Where it starts and ends
Meeting point
Newport
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.
Hotel pickup
No pickup: everyone meets at the start point.
Ends at
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.
Before you book
- Cancellation
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
- Languages
- en
- Ticket
- Mobile Only
- Runs on
- Every day
- Group size
- Up to 15 travelers per booking
- Operated by
- NEWPORT Travel Trolley Tours
Know before you go
- 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 WHITE Trolley. 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
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What travelers are saying
Outty’s summary of the themes that recur across 4,380 traveler reviews. Written by us, not quoted from reviewers.
The guide
7 mentionsTravelers single out the guide as the reason the experience works.
Knowledge and storytelling
7 mentionsReviewers describe the commentary as informative rather than scripted.
Traveler reviews
4,380 verified traveler reviews for Newport Gilded Age Trolley Tour w/ Breakers Mansion Incl.(Age 8+). Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.
Great info about...
Great info about historical Newport. Easy to find meet up location with plenty of time to tour Breakers mansion.
via Viator
Newport trolley tour
My wife and I booked a Newport tour that included a ticket into the Breakers Mansion for a self guided tour. Our tour guide was “Trolley Rob” and he was fantastic. He was very funny and knew anything you wanted to know about Newport. It was a very enjoyable experience and we highly recommend it!
via Viator
Great tour of Newport and The Breakers
My sisters and I enjoyed our tour of Newport. Our guide, Carlos, was very entertaining and informative. Going inside the Breakers was fascinating - everything was so beautiful. The amount of time for the home tour was perfect.
via Tripadvisor
Informative and...
Informative and entertaining but felt a little bit rushed because there is a lot to see and hear about but the amount of time allotted seemed short.
via Viator
Just book it!!
This a wonderful tour of Newport. Our guide Trolly Rob was fantastic! Very knowledgeable and so much fun. We purchased tickets to the Breakers which is a can’t miss site in Newport. I 100% recommend this trolley tour!!
via Tripadvisor
Good to know
- Duration
- 2.7 hours
- Free cancellation
- Up to 24h before
- Minimum age to book
- All ages
- Availability
- Bookable today
- Runs on
- Every day
- Hotel pickup
- No pickup, meet at start point
- Booked in 30 days
- 1,548
- Verdict
- 90+ Club
Who runs this experience
Operated by NEWPORT Travel Trolley Tours, who run 6 experiences we rank across 1 city, with an average Outty Ranking of 70.4 and 1 in the 90+ Club.
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Newport Gilded Age Trolley Tour w/ Breakers Mansion Incl.(Age 8+): questions travelers ask
Practical detail on this experience, plus the wider planning questions for Newport.
How much does Newport Gilded Age Trolley Tour w/ Breakers Mansion Incl.(Age 8+) cost?
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Prices start at $50 per person. The final price depends on the date, the time slot and the number of travelers, and peak weekends in Newport usually price higher than midweek mornings. Live pricing and remaining availability are confirmed on the booking screen before you pay.
How long does Newport Gilded Age Trolley Tour w/ Breakers Mansion Incl.(Age 8+) take?
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Plan for about 2.7 hours from start to finish, not counting travel to the meeting point. Most travelers leave another 30 minutes on either side so the rest of the day in Newport is not rushed.
Is Newport Gilded Age Trolley Tour w/ Breakers Mansion Incl.(Age 8+) worth it?
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It holds an Outty Ranking of 95 out of 100, which we label "90+ Club". That score blends traveler sentiment (4.9/5 across 4,423 reviews), the depth of that review evidence, recent booking momentum, value for money against comparable most popular in Newport, and how flexible the cancellation terms are. Scoring 90 or above puts it in the Outty 90+ Club, the top tier of everything we rank.
Can I cancel or reschedule Newport Gilded Age Trolley Tour w/ Breakers Mansion Incl.(Age 8+)?
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Yes. Cancel free up to 24 hours before the start time for a full refund. Inside that window the booking is non-refundable, and no-shows are not refunded.
Is Newport Gilded Age Trolley Tour w/ Breakers Mansion Incl.(Age 8+) suitable for kids and families?
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Yes, all ages are welcome. Families should still weigh the 2.7-hour running time, and strollers are easier on the earlier, quieter departures.
How far in advance should I book Newport Gilded Age Trolley Tour w/ Breakers Mansion Incl.(Age 8+)?
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Around 1,548 people booked this in the last 30 days, so popular slots go early. Two to three weeks ahead is comfortable in shoulder season, while summer weekends and holidays in Newport can sell out a month out. Same-day spots do open up when other travelers cancel, so it is worth checking if you are already in town.
What should I bring or wear?
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Bring photo ID, your booking confirmation on your phone, a refillable water bottle and comfortable shoes. Dress for the weather in Newport and add a light layer if any part of the 2.7-hour experience runs outdoors or after sunset.
Where does Newport Gilded Age Trolley Tour w/ Breakers Mansion Incl.(Age 8+) start and how do I get there?
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The exact meeting point and directions are on your voucher once you book, and they sit in central Newport within reach of public transport. Arrive 15 minutes early: late arrivals are treated as no-shows by most operators.
What are the best things to do in Newport?
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Newport sells mansion tours along Bellevue Avenue, Cliff Walk history, schooner and sunset sails on Narragansett Bay, and food walks through the colonial waterfront. On Outty we rank every Newport experience on the same 0 to 100 scale, and alongside this one the highest scorers right now include Newport Trolley Tour with Breakers Mansion - Viking Tours, Afternoon Grand Tour | Gansett Cruises in Newport, RI, Newport Trolley Tour - Viking Scenic Overview. The city page groups everything into most popular, highest reviewed, last minute and family-friendly so you can build a day around what actually delivers.
When is the best time to visit Newport?
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May to October, with sailing at its best in July and August. Booking patterns follow the same curve: prices and queues climb in peak weeks, while shoulder season gives you better availability on the top-ranked experiences and more room to change plans.
How many days do you need in Newport?
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Three full days covers the headline sights without sprinting. A workable rhythm is one anchor experience each morning, such as this one, an unhurried afternoon in a single neighborhood, then a food or nightlife booking in the evening. Five days lets you add a day trip outside the city.
Do I book through Outty or through the operator?
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What is included in Newport Gilded Age Trolley Tour w/ Breakers Mansion Incl.(Age 8+)?
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Included: For ages 8+ only, board our luxurious, comfortable late-model trolley with leather captain; Tour inside the Breakers Mansion and its grounds for an additional 90 minutes; Our breath-taking, narrated scenic overview trolley tour of Newport; and See over 150+ points of interest such as Colonial Downtown, Scenic Ocean Drive, and Mansio. Not included: Gratuities. Always check the voucher for the final list before you travel.
Where is the meeting point for Newport Gilded Age Trolley Tour w/ Breakers Mansion Incl.(Age 8+)?
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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. Hotel pickup is not included, so plan your own transport and arrive 15 minutes early.
What languages is Newport Gilded Age Trolley Tour w/ Breakers Mansion Incl.(Age 8+) offered in?
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It runs in English. Pick your language when choosing a date and time, as not every departure runs in every language.
Will I get instant confirmation and a mobile ticket for Newport Gilded Age Trolley Tour w/ Breakers Mansion Incl.(Age 8+)?
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Confirmation is sent by the operator after booking, usually within 48 hours; if it is not confirmed you are not charged. Mobile tickets are accepted, so you can show the voucher on your phone.
Is Newport Gilded Age Trolley Tour w/ Breakers Mansion Incl.(Age 8+) wheelchair or stroller accessible?
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The operator notes: These tours are NOT handicapped accessible. Folding walkers and wheelchairs are limited to; and The trolley is not handicapped accessible.. Driver may assign seating based on customer ne. If accessibility is critical, contact the operator after booking to confirm arrangements for your date.
What happens to Newport Gilded Age Trolley Tour w/ Breakers Mansion Incl.(Age 8+) if the weather is bad?
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This experience depends on good weather. If it is canceled because of poor weather, you are offered a different date or a full refund.
What do travelers say about Newport Gilded Age Trolley Tour w/ Breakers Mansion Incl.(Age 8+)?
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Across 4,423 reviews averaging 4.9 out of 5, recurring themes include the guide, knowledge and storytelling. Travelers single out the guide as the reason the experience works.
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