Newport Gilded Age Mansions Trolley Tour with Breakers Admission
Recommended by 98% of travelers
Newport, USA
- 2 hours 40 minutes to 3 hours (approx.)
- Offered in: English
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Overview
Discover the beauty of Newport, Rhode Island, and its historical mansions on a trolley tour that takes you past more than 150 points of interest along Ocean Drive, Bellevue Avenue, Cliff Walk, and more. Also included is admission to The Breakers, a Vanderbilt mansion and U.S. National Historic Landmark.
- Newport trolley tour including Ocean Drive and the Breakers
- Enjoy commentary from a professional guide
- Go inside The Breakers, a historic Vanderbilt mansion
- See the city without needing to navigate or find parking
What's Included
- For ages 8+ only, board our luxurious, comfortable late-model trolley with leather captain's chairs
- Our breath-taking, narrated scenic overview trolley tour of Newport
- Tour inside the Breakers Mansion and its grounds for an additional 90 minutes
- See over 150+ points of interest such as Colonial Downtown, Scenic Ocean Drive, and Mansion Row
- Gratuities
Meeting and Pickup
Meeting point
- 23 America's Cup Ave, Newport, RI 02840, USA
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.
End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.Itinerary
Your tour starts at the Newport Transit Center public parking lot. Hop aboard your trolley, complete with plush leather chairs, to begin your trip.
Allow your guide to share their commentary as you get started discovering the city. Spot over 150 points of interest as you glide past Ocean Drive, Bellevue Avenue, and Cliff Walk. Next, with your admission ticket an included option in the tour, visit The Breakers, a Vanderbilt mansion and U.S. National Historic Landmark. Explore the grounds before continuing your trolley ride.
Take a moment to explore the fort or enjoy the stunning sunsets over Narragansett Bay from the Bennington Overlook section before heading back to the lot at the end of your ride.
Allow your guide to share their commentary as you get started discovering the city. Spot over 150 points of interest as you glide past Ocean Drive, Bellevue Avenue, and Cliff Walk. Next, with your admission ticket an included option in the tour, visit The Breakers, a Vanderbilt mansion and U.S. National Historic Landmark. Explore the grounds before continuing your trolley ride.
Take a moment to explore the fort or enjoy the stunning sunsets over Narragansett Bay from the Bennington Overlook section before heading back to the lot at the end of your ride.
1
Newport Travel Trolley Tours
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Fort Adams State Park (Pass By)
Brenton Point State Park (Pass By)
Ocean Drive (Pass By)
Cliff Walk (Pass By)
Marble House (Pass By)
Rosecliff (Pass By)
2
The Breakers
1 hour 30 minutes • Admission Ticket Included
The Elms (Pass By)
International Tennis Hall of Fame (Pass By)
Bowen's Wharf (Pass By)
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
- *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. 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
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 36 travelers
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Cancellation Policy
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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Reviews
4.9
based on 3,805 reviews
Matthew_F, Mar 2026
Trolly Rob, the driver and tour guide, was a delight
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lisa_g, Mar 2026
It was an excellent tour. Our tour guide was Troy. Very upbeat, informative. It covered a tremendous amount of Newport. Would recommend.
Julie_B, Mar 2026
So enjoyed Carlos my trolley tour guide. He was funny and informative and provided key tips in navigating the Breakers Mansion. I would recommend this trolley tour to anyone!
Lily_R, Mar 2026
Our tour guide, Carlos was wonderful. His knowledge, sense of humor and professionalism made our tour enjoyable and we will recommend your tour service to our friends and ask them to ask for Carlos as their guide.
Response from Host, Mar 2026
Thank you for joining our Newport Trolley Tour of the Gilded Age mansions, including admission to The Breakers, with Newport Travel Trolley Tours. We truly appreciate your business and your review. We look forward to seeing you again!
TracyHallstead, Mar 2026
Carlos is the best! He's so knowledgeable about Newport's history, through the Colonial Era, Gilded Age and modern times. His knowledge of the various mansions is impressive. He provided adequate time to see everything and grab some photos of Newport's beautiful rocky coast. Plus Carlos has a great sense of humor. I'm glad we booked this tour.
Response from Host, Mar 2026
Thank you for reviewing the Newport Gilded Age Mansion Trolley Tour, operated by Newport Travel Trolley. We’re delighted to hear that you enjoyed the tour and your driver. We truly appreciate your support and look forward to welcoming you again soon.
MARIA_P, Mar 2026
Carlos was excellent!! There was a young child ( I am unsure of age) but definitely not age 8 or older) who cried and whined most of tour…
Response from Host, Mar 2026
Thank you for reviewing the Newport Gilded Age Mansion Trolley Tour, operated by Newport Travel Trolley. We’re delighted to hear that you enjoyed the tour and your driver. We truly appreciate your support and look forward to welcoming you again soon.
Robert_G, Mar 2026
This is an excellent tour that covers the Gilded Age "summer cottages" along with many historical sights in Newport. Our tour guide was Carlos, who was excellent. He was knowledgeable, funny, and easily managed the tour group.
Response from Host, Mar 2026
Thank you for reviewing the Newport Gilded Age Mansion Trolley Tour, operated by Newport Travel Trolley. We’re delighted to hear that you enjoyed the tour and your driver. We truly appreciate your support and look forward to welcoming you again soon.
Eleanor_m, Mar 2026
Carlos was informative and entertaining. Oops I meant george. LOL. Carlos was a fountain of information which made the tour worthwhile.
Response from Host, Mar 2026
😂!!!!! You got the joke!!!
Thank you for reviewing the Newport Gilded Age Mansion Trolley Tour, operated by Newport Travel Trolley. We’re delighted to hear that you enjoyed the tour and your driver. We truly appreciate your support and look forward to welcoming you again soon.
Janine_S, Mar 2026
This was a very thorough tour of the mansions of Newport. Our guide, Russ was so full of knowledge! We learned so much. Our self guided tour of the Breakers was interesting as well. We highly recommend!
Response from Host, Mar 2026
Thanks for your business and review! We look forward to seeing here again soon!
Lisa_T, Mar 2026
Carlos is an amazing tour guide! So knowledgeable and friendly! This tour was very interesting and informative! I strongly recommend also do the Breakers tour with it.
Response from Host, Mar 2026
Thanks for your business and review!!! We look forward to seeing you here again soon!
Kathleen_D, Mar 2026
This was the best way to see and learn about the Guilder Age mansions, as well as other sites around Newport. Our guide Carlos was extremely knowledgeable about the mansions, their residents, and their histories. We could not have seen and learned about everything without this tour. This was the highlight of our trip to Newport. Highly recommend!
Response from Host, Mar 2026
We thank you for your business and for your review!!!
Meghan_R, Jan 2026
This was a great experience! Fun tour with pretty comfy seats! Make sure to check it out with someone special!
Robert_C, Dec 2025
The right amount of time is spent on getting an overview of the area as well as time to visit the Breakers
Tia_G, Dec 2025
We have been to Newport many times before, but never by trolley and never during the holidays. Would highly recommend this tour. Russ, our tour guide was excellent. He had high energy and was spitting out Newport facts throughout. He was great and definitely made the ride enjoyable. Getting to visit The Breakers was a bonus! Would highly recommend!
Robin_C, Nov 2025
Trolley Rob was so informative! This is nice to do first before you go explore on your own. Enjoyed doing the tour that included the Breakers ticket. You get dropped off at the mansion for 1 1/2 hours then picked back up. Lots of fun!
Janet_W, Nov 2025
Trolley Rob gave an excellent tour around Newport. For reference, we also did the self guided tour the next day, and it wasn’t nearly as much information given, as what Trolley Rob knew. We went on the tour last Saturday and Rob really had so much information to tell us. It was a great tour. 10 out of 10!
Christopher_R, Nov 2025
An amazing tour of amazing houses. We felt like we got a glimpse of the Gilded Age. Trolley Rob was an amazing guide and kept it very interesting. We also appreciated his suggestions and hacks.
Beth_M, Nov 2025
The tour will drive you around some towns in Newport. The trolley was very easy to find (in the parking lot). Very organized. The guide is very knowledgeable. Though he talked too fast, he wasn't boring.
Susan_R, Nov 2025
It was fun and informative, a comfortable ride and beautiful scenery, and dad jokes on top of everything else..
Robin_S, Nov 2025
Trolley Bob was seriously AMAZING!! A witty combination of historical facts with current nuances Trolly Bob was FANTASTIC!! We thoroughly enjoyed him!!
George_D, Nov 2025
Trolley Rob. Was a very well rehearsed tour guide. The Trolley Bus was clean & comfortable. We could clearly hear & see all the descriptions made by the guide
Maureen_F, Nov 2025
A lot of fun! Family really had fun!
Enjoyed the Christmas spirit! Guides were great with handicapped sister!
music, Nov 2025
Our driver , trolly Bob I think, was informative and funny. The seats were comfortable and we got to see a lot of beautiful homes
Becky_R, Nov 2025
It was beautiful! They have their Christmas decorations up right now.
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Barbars_K, Nov 2025
We had Trolley Rod and he was fantastic— a lot of information was given- not sure how he remembers it all!
Paula_S, Nov 2025
Carlos was a fantastic tour guide. Great tour and very educational. Friends came from Chicago and love Newport.
David_M, Nov 2025
The tour was wonderful and Carlos gets A+++ for entertaining and informing and being an overall superstar! We highly recommend this tour - and make sure to request Carlos!
Susan_S, Nov 2025
Definitely worth doing. It really builds the backdrop for the overall Newport mansions experience. Our driver/guide, Carlos, is super.
Diana_P, Nov 2025
You’ll want to see inside another mansion after this tour. I would book a tour next time to be able to go in at least 2 mansions.
Dorine_D, Nov 2025
We really enjoyed ourselves and would recommend this tour. Carlos was excellent and really funny. A lot of fun!
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