The Breakers Tours and Tickets

There are plenty of ways to experience The Breakers. Looking at ratings and reviews previously given by customers, these are the best tours available right now:

• Newport Gilded Age Mansions Trolley Tour with Breakers Admission

• Newport Trolley Tour with Breakers Mansion - Viking Tours

• Newport, RI, Mansions Scenic Trolley Tour (Ages 8+ only)

• Boston to Newport Small-Group Day Trip with Breakers & Marble House Admission

• Newport Open Air Trolley Tour W/Breakers Admission (Ages 8+Only)

Tickets to The Breakers cost US$32. Children ages 6–12 pay US$14, while children aged 5 and younger get in free. Download the free Newport Mansions smartphone app for an audio guide. Buy your ticket with a Newport Mansions trolley tour (US$48) or purchase the trolley tour separately (US$28).

Yes, The Breakers is worth visiting. Its over-the-top, gilded age architecture makes it one of Newport's most famed mansions, with manicured gardens and sweeping views of the coast. It's packed with glitzy period decor, too, from Baccarat crystal chandeliers to hand-set Italian tiles and lights covered in shining platinum leaf.

Per one customer who booked the Boston to Newport Small-Group Day Trip with Breakers & Marble House Admission, "We had a great time learning about Rhode Island and its neighboring communities. Our tour guide Tim was great, he shared a lot of fun facts along the way. The mansions held such rich history and were an excellent part of the tour."

Most visitors will spend roughly two hours touring the Breakers—more to allow for exploring the grounds. Of course, some visitors can make it through in an hour, while others will spend all day marveling at the 50-foot-high (15-meter-high) ceilings, tile mosaics and Baccarat crystals, and open-air courtyards.

No, you do not need to book the Breakers tickets in advance—unless you want to take a specific guided tour. If you book online, your ticket is valid for whenever you choose to come, provided the estate is open (typically, daily). Otherwise, walk in to buy general, self-guided tours.

It’s best to visit the Breakers midweek (Tuesday–Thursday), as it’s the flagship estate of the Preservation Society of Newport County and the most popular mansion to tour. By visiting midweek, you avoid the largest crowds and can explore at your leisure. You'll also encounter fewer visitors by visiting in winter.

Your tour of the Breakers will likely be self-guided, meaning you can wander through as much of the mansion as you'd like. You can see the Great Hall, mural-lined dining room, mosaic-filled billiards room, music room, even family bedrooms, kitchen, and butler’s pantry. Of course, the grounds are can’t-miss, too.

No, there is no specific dress code for your visit to the Breakers, but many guests take the chance to dress up to match the fabulous Gilded Age scenery. To blend in with the mansions’ finer guests, dress as if you’re going to a nice brunch or a Sunday service.

There are tons of fun things to do when you're done visiting The Breakers. According to travelers, these are some of the top attractions in Newport:

• Marble House

• Newport Cliff Walk

• Ocean Drive

• Fort Adams State Park

• The Elms

View Viator's guide to all the best attractions in Newport.