Private Day Trip From Boston to the Newport Mansions
Traveler rating
4.6/5
Based on 7 traveler reviews. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.
Quick answer
Is Private Day Trip From Boston to the Newport Mansions worth booking?
Private Day Trip From Boston to the Newport Mansions is a 10-hour experience in Boston, United States, from $1,275 per person. It scores 48 out of 100 on the Outty Ranking, which we label “Worth a Look”, based on a 4.6/5 rating across 7 reviews. Cancellation is free up to 24 hours before the start time. Same-day spots are currently showing.
- Outty Ranking
- 48 / 100
- Rating
- 4.6/5 (7)
- Duration
- 10 hours
- From
- $1,275 per person
Escape the city for the day and visit the charming, historic Newport mansions in coastal Newport, Rhode Island! With this private, full-day trip you'll enjoy roundtrip transportation with a private driver who will escort you to the extravagant mansions overlooking the ocean. Take your time visiting as few or as many mansions as you'd like, exploring their stately grounds and learning about the wealthy families who once occupied them.
What you get
About this experience
Escape the city for the day and visit the charming, historic Newport mansions in coastal Newport, Rhode Island! With this private, full-day trip you'll enjoy roundtrip transportation with a private driver who will escort you to the extravagant mansions overlooking the ocean. Take your time visiting as few or as many mansions as you'd like, exploring their stately grounds and learning about the wealthy families who once occupied them.
What's included
Included
- Private day trip
Not included
- Mansion entrance fees
- Mansion tour fees
- Food and drinks
- Gratuities
What you'll see and do
The Breakers
Enjoy a day away from Boston with this private, full day trip to nearby Newport. Your private driver will chauffeur your group out of the city and south toward Rhode Island in your choice of vehicle. Leave the transportation to the professionals so you can enjoy an entire day of fun! Start your morning with pickup at your hotel or local Boston accommodations at 10am, and make your way out of the city. Drive roughly 70 miles or 1.5-hours until you arrive at the southern tip of the United States' smallest state. As you approach the historic district of the Newport mansions, you'll gaze in wonder at the vast size and beauty of these celebrated homes. The area is home to 11 historic properties and landscapes; 7 are now considered landmarks. The mansions' style and architecture span from the Colonial era to the Gilded Age, and uniquely represent America's social development.
Admission not included
Cliff Walk
The day trip is yours to fill with the mansions that you'd most like to visit. Explore the Breakers and Marble House, two of Newport's grandest mansions and 19th century summer homes of the affluent Vanderbilt family, for truly lavish design. Walk to the French-inspired Elms and Rosecliff or visit the Victorian style Chateau-sur-Mer. Less ornate and extravagant in design, the neighborhood is also home to the Colonial era Isaac Bell House and Hunter House. Visit the Italian-villa style Chepstow or Gothic Revival style Kingscote for additional insight into America's historic architectural styles.
Marble House
While interior tours of the mansions come at an additional cost not included in your day trip, you are free to purchase tour tickets at any of the mansions. Opt for an audio tour and a single mansion entrance, a combination entrance to multiple mansions, or servant life tour. Alternately, enjoy a free walk around the exterior of the mansions, meandering through the well-kept grounds and enjoying the sweeping views many of them provide. Stroll the beloved Cliff Walk which runs behind the beautiful mansions and along the ocean below. After a full day of experiencing the indoor and outdoor beauty of the Newport mansions, grounds, Cliff Walk, and surrounding area, your driver will escort you back to your Boston hotel or accommodations.
Admission not included
Rosecliff
While interior tours of the mansions come at an additional cost not included in your day trip, you are free to purchase tour tickets at any of the mansions. Opt for an audio tour and a single mansion entrance, a combination entrance to multiple mansions, or servant life tour. Alternately, enjoy a free walk around the exterior of the mansions, meandering through the well-kept grounds and enjoying the sweeping views many of them provide. Stroll the beloved Cliff Walk which runs behind the beautiful mansions and along the ocean below. After a full day of experiencing the indoor and outdoor beauty of the Newport mansions, grounds, Cliff Walk, and surrounding area, your driver will escort you back to your Boston hotel or accommodations.
Admission not included
Newport Mansions
While interior tours of the mansions come at an additional cost not included in your day trip, you are free to purchase tour tickets at any of the mansions. Opt for an audio tour and a single mansion entrance, a combination entrance to multiple mansions, or servant life tour. Alternately, enjoy a free walk around the exterior of the mansions, meandering through the well-kept grounds and enjoying the sweeping views many of them provide. Stroll the beloved Cliff Walk which runs behind the beautiful mansions and along the ocean below. After a full day of experiencing the indoor and outdoor beauty of the Newport mansions, grounds, Cliff Walk, and surrounding area, your driver will escort you back to your Boston hotel or accommodations.
Admission not included
Isaac Bell House
While interior tours of the mansions come at an additional cost not included in your day trip, you are free to purchase tour tickets at any of the mansions. Opt for an audio tour and a single mansion entrance, a combination entrance to multiple mansions, or servant life tour. Alternately, enjoy a free walk around the exterior of the mansions, meandering through the well-kept grounds and enjoying the sweeping views many of them provide. Stroll the beloved Cliff Walk which runs behind the beautiful mansions and along the ocean below. After a full day of experiencing the indoor and outdoor beauty of the Newport mansions, grounds, Cliff Walk, and surrounding area, your driver will escort you back to your Boston hotel or accommodations.
Admission not included
Chepstow
While interior tours of the mansions come at an additional cost not included in your day trip, you are free to purchase tour tickets at any of the mansions. Opt for an audio tour and a single mansion entrance, a combination entrance to multiple mansions, or servant life tour. Alternately, enjoy a free walk around the exterior of the mansions, meandering through the well-kept grounds and enjoying the sweeping views many of them provide. Stroll the beloved Cliff Walk which runs behind the beautiful mansions and along the ocean below. After a full day of experiencing the indoor and outdoor beauty of the Newport mansions, grounds, Cliff Walk, and surrounding area, your driver will escort you back to your Boston hotel or accommodations.
Admission not included
The Elms
While interior tours of the mansions come at an additional cost not included in your day trip, you are free to purchase tour tickets at any of the mansions. Opt for an audio tour and a single mansion entrance, a combination entrance to multiple mansions, or servant life tour. Alternately, enjoy a free walk around the exterior of the mansions, meandering through the well-kept grounds and enjoying the sweeping views many of them provide. Stroll the beloved Cliff Walk which runs behind the beautiful mansions and along the ocean below. After a full day of experiencing the indoor and outdoor beauty of the Newport mansions, grounds, Cliff Walk, and surrounding area, your driver will escort you back to your Boston hotel or accommodations.
Admission not included
Chateau-sur-Mer
While interior tours of the mansions come at an additional cost not included in your day trip, you are free to purchase tour tickets at any of the mansions. Opt for an audio tour and a single mansion entrance, a combination entrance to multiple mansions, or servant life tour. Alternately, enjoy a free walk around the exterior of the mansions, meandering through the well-kept grounds and enjoying the sweeping views many of them provide. Stroll the beloved Cliff Walk which runs behind the beautiful mansions and along the ocean below. After a full day of experiencing the indoor and outdoor beauty of the Newport mansions, grounds, Cliff Walk, and surrounding area, your driver will escort you back to your Boston hotel or accommodations.
Admission not included
Kingscote
While interior tours of the mansions come at an additional cost not included in your day trip, you are free to purchase tour tickets at any of the mansions. Opt for an audio tour and a single mansion entrance, a combination entrance to multiple mansions, or servant life tour. Alternately, enjoy a free walk around the exterior of the mansions, meandering through the well-kept grounds and enjoying the sweeping views many of them provide. Stroll the beloved Cliff Walk which runs behind the beautiful mansions and along the ocean below. After a full day of experiencing the indoor and outdoor beauty of the Newport mansions, grounds, Cliff Walk, and surrounding area, your driver will escort you back to your Boston hotel or accommodations.
Admission not included
Hunter House
While interior tours of the mansions come at an additional cost not included in your day trip, you are free to purchase tour tickets at any of the mansions. Opt for an audio tour and a single mansion entrance, a combination entrance to multiple mansions, or servant life tour. Alternately, enjoy a free walk around the exterior of the mansions, meandering through the well-kept grounds and enjoying the sweeping views many of them provide. Stroll the beloved Cliff Walk which runs behind the beautiful mansions and along the ocean below. After a full day of experiencing the indoor and outdoor beauty of the Newport mansions, grounds, Cliff Walk, and surrounding area, your driver will escort you back to your Boston hotel or accommodations.
60 minutes here · Admission not included
Where it starts and ends
Hotel pickup
Pickup is included for all travelers.
Options you can book
9:30am by SUV
Full day tour accommodates up to 6 passengers. Pickup included
11:30am by VIP Sedan
Full day tour accommodates up to 4 passengers. VIP sedan type based on availability from fleet of Mercedes Benz, BMW, Lexus LS 600, new Lincoln MXS, MKT, Towncar, Cadillac XTS. Pickup included
9am by Luxury Sedan
Full day tour accommodates up to 4 passengers. Luxury sedan type based on availability from fleet of Lincoln MXS, MKT, Towncar, Cadillac XTS, Lexus RX350, and Chrysler 300. Pickup included
10am by SUV
Full day tour accommodates up to 6 passengers. Pickup included
11am by Luxury Sedan
Full day tour accommodates up to 4 passengers. Luxury sedan type based on availability from fleet of Lincoln MXS, MKT, Towncar, Cadillac XTS, Lexus RX350, and Chrysler 300. Pickup included
10:30am by Luxury Sedan
Full day tour accommodates up to 4 passengers. Luxury sedan type based on availability from fleet of Lincoln MXS, MKT, Towncar, Cadillac XTS, Lexus RX350, and Chrysler 300. Pickup included
11:30am by Luxury Sedan
Full day tour accommodates up to 4 passengers. Luxury sedan type based on availability from fleet of Lincoln MXS, MKT, Towncar, Cadillac XTS, Lexus RX350, and Chrysler 300. Pickup included
9:30am by Luxury Sedan
Full day tour accommodates up to 4 passengers. Luxury sedan type based on availability from fleet of Lincoln MXS, MKT, Towncar, Cadillac XTS, Lexus RX350, and Chrysler 300. Pickup included
11:30am by SUV
Full day tour accommodates up to 6 passengers. Pickup included
10am by Luxury Sedan
Full day tour accommodates up to 4 passengers. Luxury sedan type based on availability from fleet of Lincoln MXS, MKT, Towncar, Cadillac XTS, Lexus RX350, and Chrysler 300. Pickup included
11am by VIP Sedan
Full day tour accommodates up to 4 passengers. VIP sedan type based on availability from fleet of Mercedes Benz, BMW, Lexus LS 600, new Lincoln MXS, MKT, Towncar, Cadillac XTS. Pickup included
10:30am by VIP Sedan
Full day tour accommodates up to 4 passengers. VIP sedan type based on availability from fleet of Mercedes Benz, BMW, Lexus LS 600, new Lincoln MXS, MKT, Towncar, Cadillac XTS. Pickup included
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
- Blue Nile Livery
Know before you go
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Must advise hotel or pickup location at checkout
- Priced per vehicle
- Please provide cellphone number when booking
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What travelers are saying
Outty’s summary of the themes that recur across 7 traveler reviews. Written by us, not quoted from reviewers.
The guide
5 mentionsTravelers single out the guide as the reason the experience works.
Food and drink
2 mentionsThe tastings and food stops are a highlight for most reviewers.
Traveler reviews
7 verified traveler reviews for Private Day Trip From Boston to the Newport Mansions. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.
Lost Reservation, Not Fun
The driver was great, the company not so much. We were all dressed up to go to Newport (family of four) and went to our meeting spot (the valet of our hotel) at the right time and they never showed up. I had to message, call, text to get a hold of someone. After doing so, they sent someone an hour later, which caused our lunch and other excursions to be delayed. They claim to never have received our registration, which was disappointing. We use Viator a lot, but this seems to be an issue with the local tour company hosting this driver. Once we got the driver (approx 1 hour + later) he was great, took us to our locations, and did a great job. We made sure to tip him for his great service. I think at the end of the day, we were disappointed by the stress that this caused at the beginning of our trip, where we were excited to get started. I also think that this was a premium expense of our entire trip and to have lost our reservation was unprofessional.
via Viator
Unforgettable trip from Boston to Newport RI
Unforgettable trip to Newport to see mentions and spend a day in a cute little town. The walk between ocean and mentions on the top of the cliff the beauty of the mentions it will stay with us forever as a great memory of a lifetime. I booked my trip with the private chauffeur, which was a most convenient way of having time to do everything I planned for the day. I definitely recommend visiting Newport in Rhode Island.
via Viator
Fantastic experience
Eric was a wonderful driver and very knowledgeable about Boston and Newport. He went out of his way to make us comfortable. We would definitely request him again!!
via Viator
Memory Maker
Our driver was very attentive to our needs and fun. Anthony even surprised my wife and I with a nice bottle of wine and flowers because we were celebrating our anniversary!
via Viator
Newport Mansions from the Gilded Age... Wow!
Great Day! We were able to see Marble, Breakers, Rosecliff and Elm houses as well as the green topiaries. We had bought memberships to the Newport Preservation Society and downloaded the audio tours in advance.
via Viator
Good to know
- Duration
- 10 hours
- Free cancellation
- Up to 24h before
- Minimum age to book
- All ages
- Availability
- Bookable today
- Runs on
- Every day
- Price range
- $1,275 to $1,495
- Hotel pickup
- Included for all travelers
- Booked in 30 days
- 2
- Verdict
- Worth a Look
Who runs this experience
Operated by Blue Nile Livery, who run 7 experiences we rank across 1 city, with an average Outty Ranking of 42.7.
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Private Day Trip From Boston to the Newport Mansions: questions travelers ask
Practical detail on this experience, plus the wider planning questions for Boston.
How much does Private Day Trip From Boston to the Newport Mansions cost?
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Prices start at $1,275 per person. The final price depends on the date, the time slot and the number of travelers, and peak weekends in Boston usually price higher than midweek mornings. Live pricing and remaining availability are confirmed on the booking screen before you pay.
How long does Private Day Trip From Boston to the Newport Mansions take?
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Plan for about 10 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 Boston is not rushed.
Is Private Day Trip From Boston to the Newport Mansions worth it?
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It holds an Outty Ranking of 48 out of 100, which we label "Worth a Look". That score blends traveler sentiment (4.6/5 across 7 reviews), the depth of that review evidence, recent booking momentum, value for money against comparable last minute in Boston, and how flexible the cancellation terms are.
Can I cancel or reschedule Private Day Trip From Boston to the Newport Mansions?
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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 Private Day Trip From Boston to the Newport Mansions suitable for kids and families?
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Yes, all ages are welcome. Families should still weigh the 10-hour running time, and strollers are easier on the earlier, quieter departures.
How far in advance should I book Private Day Trip From Boston to the Newport Mansions?
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Around 2 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 Boston 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 Boston and add a light layer if any part of the 10-hour experience runs outdoors or after sunset.
Where does Private Day Trip From Boston to the Newport Mansions 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 Boston 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 Boston?
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Boston is compact enough that a good walking guide beats any bus. Freedom Trail walks, harbour cruises, Fenway tours and whale-watch runs out to Stellwagen Bank are the core, plus Salem and Cape Cod as day trips. Outty Ranking weights guide storytelling and group size heavily, because on the Freedom Trail the narration is the entire product. On Outty we rank every Boston experience on the same 0 to 100 scale, and alongside this one the highest scorers right now include The Full Revolutionary Story Epic Small-Group Boston Walking Tour, Boston: Freedom Trail History Small Group Walking Tour, Boston's Freedom Trail: A Revolutionary Walking Tour. 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 Boston?
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May to October. Whale watching runs roughly April through October only. 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 Boston?
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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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Outty ranks and explains the experiences, then hands you to Viator to complete the booking with the operator directly. The price is the same as booking on Viator yourself, and Outty earns an affiliate commission on the referral, which is how the rankings stay free to read.
What is included in Private Day Trip From Boston to the Newport Mansions?
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Included: Private day trip. Not included: Mansion entrance fees; Mansion tour fees; Food and drinks; and Gratuities. Always check the voucher for the final list before you travel.
Does Private Day Trip From Boston to the Newport Mansions include hotel pickup?
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Yes, pickup is offered for every traveler from 113 listed pickup locations in and around Boston. You can also enter a custom pickup address when booking.
What languages is Private Day Trip From Boston to the Newport Mansions 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 Private Day Trip From Boston to the Newport Mansions?
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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 Private Day Trip From Boston to the Newport Mansions wheelchair or stroller accessible?
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The operator notes: Wheelchair accessible; Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller; Specialized infant seats are available; and Transportation options are wheelchair accessible. If accessibility is critical, contact the operator after booking to confirm arrangements for your date.
What happens to Private Day Trip From Boston to the Newport Mansions if the weather is bad?
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It generally runs rain or shine, so dress for the forecast in Boston. Standard cancellation terms apply: free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start.
What do travelers say about Private Day Trip From Boston to the Newport Mansions?
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Across 7 reviews averaging 4.6 out of 5, recurring themes include the guide, food and drink. Travelers single out the guide as the reason the experience works.
What booking options are available for Private Day Trip From Boston to the Newport Mansions?
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There are 12 options to choose from, including 9:30am by SUV, 11:30am by VIP Sedan, 9am by Luxury Sedan, 10am by SUV. Prices and start times differ by option, so compare them on the booking screen.
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