Newport Mansions Trolley Tour: Scenic Breaker's Mansion Exploration
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Newport
Embark on a scenic trolley tour of Newport Mansions, including a visit inside the iconic Vanderbilt Breaker's Mansion. Discover the history, breathtaking views, and famous movie sets along the way. Perfect for ages 5 and above!
Duration: 3 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Newport Travel Trolley Tours - (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.
What's Included
  • 90-minute Breakers Mansion tour including the grounds
  • Narrated trolley tour of Newport’s scenic landscape
  • Luxurious trolley with leather captain’s chairs for comfort
  • Exclusive tour for ages 5 and up
  • Discover over 150 points of interest including Colonial Downtown, Ocean Drive, and Mansion Row
What's Not Included
  • Gratuities
Additional Information

Exclusively for those aged 5 and above, this roughly 3-hour journey combines our picturesque trolley tour with a detailed 90-minute exploration of the Vanderbilt Breaker’s Mansion.

Commencing from Bus Platform #2 at the Newport Transit Center, our plush, cozy trolley will be your ride. Our driver will initiate the tour by sharing stories of the Colonial era in downtown and later dive into the Gilded Age events and history that span across centuries.

Following this, prepare to be mesmerized by the stunning landscapes of Ocean Drive before you reach the mansion-studded stretch of Bellevue Ave. As we travel, scenes from films and TV productions, such as HBO’s The Gilded Age, Hocus Pocus 2, the Great Gatsby, Amistad, True Lies, among others, will be brought to life.

Moreover, we ensure to keep you updated on the city’s current highlights; best places to eat, exciting boat excursions, and other entertaining activities. Your guide will provide insider tips on getting around this lively city, along with information about the Cliff Walk attractions.

The total duration of this tour ranges from 160-180 minutes, subject to traffic conditions.

  • 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.
Location
23 America's Cup Ave
America's Cup Avenue
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.
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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Edith_t
Jun 12, 2024
Great tour - Driver very knowledgeable, friendly and pointed out many interesting things along the route and the house tour was wonderful
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Lynda_g
Jun 11, 2024
Great tour - Trolley driver Troy made it a great excursion !! Lots of information with some laughs along the way. I recommend this tour!
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Robert_a
Jun 11, 2024
Best tour - Troy, our tour operator was knowledgeable, engaging and friendly. While the tour itself was enjoyable, he made it extra special.
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Julia_k
Jun 11, 2024
History with wit - Troy was very animated, engaging and funny! We liked all the historical info woven with aptly-placed jokes.
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Keri_b
Jun 11, 2024
Fantastic! - Tony was fantastic guide! So funny and knowledgeable. A lot of historic information. It was a wonderful experience!
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Markkr3102ep
Jun 10, 2024
Trolley Rob made this tour Amazing - This was an outstanding tour! Trolley Rob was awesome; such an entertaining source of Newport history. This guy knew everything and he was funny! Unbelievable what a great driver he was too. Knew his trolley dimensions very well and got us into spots and through traffic I wouldn't have imagined. We had an hour and a half at the Breakers mansion which was plenty of time.
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Louise_t
Jun 10, 2024
Troy is the best - Troy “the trolley car guy” was wonderful; informative, enthusiastic and highly entertaining. He grew up in Newport so he knew his info personally. Would go with other friends if he were the guide.
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Safari548946
Jun 10, 2024
Great way to see Newport - The driver was knowledgeable as well as entertaining. Especially entertaining was the story of the man who did not make it into the 400 Club. The trolly was incredibly comfortable as well.
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Megan_d
Jun 10, 2024
Newport mansion tour - The mansion tour was awesome. Troy our narrator/ driver was very professional, fun, knowledgeable and cared that we all had a great time. Helpful info for our stay and that day in Newport. Would highly recommend Troy and this tour!
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Linda_m
Jun 11, 2024
All Aboard - Troy was a fantastic guide entertaining and knowledgeable I highly recommend hopping his trolley. Careful where you park as this company has no relationship with nearby parking
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