Newport Mansions Trolley Tour

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: 24 hours
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

For Ages 8 and Up
This approximately 3-hour tour includes our scenic overview trolley tour along with a 90-minute exploration inside the Vanderbilt Breaker’s Mansion.
Upon boarding our luxurious and comfortable trolley at Bus Platform #2 of the Newport Transit Center, the driver will begin the tour with a brief history of the Colonial-era downtown…

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.

Customer Ratings
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W1542avcharlesc
Dec 14, 2025
Fabulous time on the tour! - We had a great time on the tour! Loved seeing all the sites and the gorgeous mansions. Our tour guide, Russ, was hilarious and so knowledgeable and up to date. Would highly recommend this tour. We had plenty of time at the stop at the Breakers to see the house and then walk along the Cliff Walk for a bit.
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Robert_c
Dec 14, 2025
The right amount of time... - The right amount of time is spent on getting an overview of the area as well as time to visit the Breakers
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Tia_g
Dec 7, 2025
Don’t miss this! - 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!
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Robin_c
Nov 27, 2025
Fun & Informative! - 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!
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Janet_w
Nov 27, 2025
Trolley Rob For the Win! - 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!
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Christopher_r
Nov 26, 2025
History comes alive - 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.
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Beth_m
Nov 26, 2025
The tour will drive you... - 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.
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Susan_r
Nov 26, 2025
Fun and informative - It was fun and informative, a comfortable ride and beautiful scenery, and dad jokes on top of everything else..
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Robin_s
Nov 25, 2025
Trolley Bob is The Bomb!! - Trolley Bob was seriously AMAZING!! A witty combination of historical facts with current nuances Trolly Bob was FANTASTIC!! We thoroughly enjoyed him!!
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Shar0nk214
Dec 1, 2025
Disappointed with Pick up Instuctions - I just want to share my experience with my Tour. I was with my 2 friends ( 1 was Elderly } It was my first time in Rhode Island and was referred by sometime to take the tour of the Mansions. I went on November 29th, The Newport Travel Trolley. They explained to come 20 minutes early for our 1:00 tour at Platform 2. We were there at 12:40. the tour bus arrived at 12:50 (which was fine). My issue I had was with the pick up time at the Breakers. Granted we were sitting in the back of the bus. I heard the driver say to be back at 3:40. I did not hear him say we will be leaving at exactly 3:40. I feel he should have explained it to the passengers more clearly that he leaves at 3:40. We arrived back at 3:45. Thinking it was the 20 minute early time. { No Bus} He had left us behind. I even left a Bag up front with him with beverages to hold for me! I do not have a issue with leaving at 3:40. I understand they run on a schedule. I have an issue with Not Explaining the Pick UP Time procedure better, and explaining if you are not here on time , we will leave. I was confused, ( thinking we left at 4:00 } disappointed and upset. My Aunt was shaken up also. I sent a text to the Driver with No Response, Eventually, after 4:00 I called an Uber to take us back. Maybe, I did not hear him correctly? { Not Sure } I know you do alot of tours every day. My humble suggestion is to make sure all passengers are aware of the Pick Up Procedure at the Breakers. On a Positive Note- The Tour Itself was Great. The Driver explained everything well and added humour with his Narration. I enjoyed seeing all the mansions and The Breakers Decorated for Christmas.
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up to 15 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).