Newport Gilded Age Mansions Trolley Tour with Breakers Admission

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Duration:2 hours 40 minutes to 3 hours (approx.)
Location: Newport, Rhode Island

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For ages 5+ 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 Age, Hocus Pocus 2, the Great Gatsby, Amistad, True Lies, and a dozen more.

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

WHAT TO EXPECT

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(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.
2. 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.
3. 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
4. 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.
5. 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.
6. 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.
7. 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.
8. 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.
9. 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.
10. 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.
11. 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.

ADDITIONAL INFO

• Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
• IMPORTANT: Due to Newport Bridge Construction, please allow an additional 40 minutes of drive time when travelling to Newport
• *MINIMUM AGE TO EXPERIENCE THIS TOUR IS 5 YEARS OLD*
• Departure point is the Newport Transportation Center, 23 America's Cup Ave, Newport RI, platform #2
• Public parking is available at the Transit Center 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
• The trolley is not handicapped accessible.. Driver may assign seating based on customer needs
• Management at the Breakers Mansion no longer allows curbside drop off and pickup. All passengers are discharged and picked up in the bus lot at the mansion. Visitors will have a walking requirement about 700 feet from the drop off point to the front door of the mansion.

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Posted By : Cathy N
We loved the trolley tour and the tour of The Breakers. Trolley Rob was fun, informative and professional. Would absolutely recommend.
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Posted On : 2024-05-18 04:09:30

Posted By : Gabriel F
Trolley Rob was very informative and on time. I don't how he was able to memorize all the information. This is a definite must do.
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Posted On : 2024-05-17 12:25:46

Posted By : Steven_V
Trolley Rob was great. Very funny and a lot of information! Even though it rained he made the experience fun.
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Posted On : 2024-05-17 09:13:20

Posted By : Barbara O
Trolley Rob was great!! He gave us a great tour of all the mansions. It was so wonderful even in spite of all the rain and fog. Highly recommend
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Posted On : 2024-05-17 09:10:04

Posted By : Happyhill66
Troy, the driver, was awesome. It was a beautiful day and the drive was lovely. He was so knowledgeable about the incredible Gilded Age "cottages," as well as the whole town. Interior of The Breakers was jaw-dropping gorgeous.
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Posted On : 2024-05-16 14:00:27

Posted By : brianm935
Great way to get your bearings and learn some background on the city and its buildings. Trolley Rob mixes information with humor to create a terrific experience. Highly recommend !
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Posted On : 2024-05-15 19:21:53

Posted By : Vivian_R
Troy was very knowledgeable and funny. Great description of and history of sites. My family enjoyed it very much. A great way to get a quick overview of the important places to see in Newport!

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Posted On : 2024-05-15 19:18:36

Posted By : Regina_P
Troy The Trolley Driver was so friendly, knowledgeable and humorous. We learned so much about Newport’s history and current events.
We definitely recommend this tour and make sure you include the tour of The Breakers.
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Posted On : 2024-05-15 18:14:33

Posted By : Maddy_k
Troy , our drive made the trolly ride fun . He was fun and very informative …
Breakers Mansion was fun too .
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Posted On : 2024-05-15 14:26:11

Posted By : Amy_B
The guide (bad with names, but I think it was Tom 😬) made the experience! Informative, funny, and engaging. Combined this with admission into the Breakers. Would suggest to anyone visiting Newport.
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Posted On : 2024-05-15 09:22:48