Newport Gilded Age Mansions Trolley Tour with Breakers Admission
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******FOR AGES 8+ 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 Ages.
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.
Additional Info
Service animals allowed
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
*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
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What To Expect
(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.
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.
What‘s Included
For ages 8+ only, board our luxurious, comfortable late-model trolley with leather captain's chairs
Tour inside the Breakers Mansion and its grounds for an additional 90 minutes
Our breath-taking, narrated scenic overview trolley tour of Newport
See over 150+ points of interest such as Colonial Downtown, Scenic Ocean Drive, and Mansion Row
Gratuities
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Newport RI Trolley Tour (3hrs)
Newport Gilded Age Mansions Trolley Tour With Breakers Admission (Ages 8+ only)
Reviews
3,811 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Great.
A6215CPjoela,Mar 31, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Everything was great. We loved the hotel, the tour, the food. It was all exceptional. Would love to go back.
Great tour!
barbarajJ1098HE,Mar 31, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Thoroughly enjoyed our trolley tour.
Trolly Rob, the driver...
Matthew F,Mar 30, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Trolly Rob, the driver and tour guide, was a delight +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++
Good tour
brianwV5505QV,Mar 29, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Good tour with lots of info. Troy did an excellent job.
Trolley Troy
lisa g,Mar 29, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00It was an excellent tour. Our tour guide was Troy. Very upbeat, informative. It covered a tremendous amount of Newport. Would recommend.
Newport
G7837RSwesleya,Mar 28, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Excellent tour! The trolley was comfortable and the narrated tour of Mansion Row and Ocean Drive was beautiful. Entering The Breakers was effortless with the included admission. Our driver was funny, engaging, and a wealth of local information. A 5-star experience all around!
Amazing trolley tour of Newport and admission to the Breakers Mansion
Julie B,Mar 27, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00So 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!
Breakers tour
Lily R,Mar 26, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Our 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.
Ready for learning history and having fun.
billd45c,Mar 25, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This was a great tour. Carlos our guide was very knowledgeable and entertaining. He told stories sprinkled with humor. He was very punctual. I would recommend this for learning history of Newport and looking for future things to visit for a closer look.
Carlos Is the Best!
TracyHallstead,Mar 24, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Carlos 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.
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