Explore Newport, the city by the sea, during this unique trolley tour. View the historic downtown, The Newport Waterfront, Ten-Mile Ocean Drive, Bellevue Avenue Mansion Area.

 

EXPERIENCE:

Hop aboard an old-fashioned trolley and explore Newport, Rhode Island during this 90 minutes scenic tour. Begin your day meeting at the Visitor Center of Newport where you will be greeted by your tour guide.

Begin your adventure as you set off into Newport to enjoy the charm of the historic downtown area and restored homes to glorious mansions on the water. Take in the rugged beauty of Ten-Mile Ocean Drive and the fabulous mansions along tree-lined Bellevue Avenue.

Enjoy viewing homes and architecture from the Modern Age to the Gilded Age. During this narrated tour you will view over 150 points of interest including Historic Thames Street, The Newport Waterfront, The Breakers, Marble House, and Rosecliff. 

Upgrade your ticket and visit the historic Breakers Mansion located on the elaborate estate of Cornelius Vanderbilt. The Breakers is the grandest of Newport’s summer “cottages” and a symbol of the Vanderbilt family’s social and financial preeminence in turn of the century America.

Take in the lavish decor and waterfront views as you tour the property grounds. The additional mansion tour will last about 3 hours.

 

TOUR HIGHLIGHTS:

Explore the historic downtown area of Newport
Enjoy a 90- minute narrated scenic tour
Upgrade your ticket to tour The Breakers Mansion

 

 

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