Newport RI Mansions: Scenic Trolley Tour Experience
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508 Ratings
Newport
Embark on a scenic trolley tour of Newport, RI, exploring the historic mansions, breathtaking views, and famous movie and TV sets. Discover the best dining spots and fun activities in this bustling city. Book now!
Duration: 1 hour, 30 minutes
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Newport Travel Trolley Tours - (For ages 5 & up only). Park in the public lot at 23 America’s Cup Ave (Newport Transit Center) and locate the white trolley at Platform #2 outside. Show your cell phone or printed ticket to driver.
What's Included
  • See over 150+ points of interest including Colonial Downtown, Scenic Ocean Drive, and Mansion Row
  • Enjoy a breathtaking, narrated scenic overview with our trolley tour of Newport
  • Experience comfort in leather captain’s chairs aboard our luxurious late-model trolley (for ages 5+)
What's Not Included
  • Gratuities
Additional Information

Designed for individuals aged 5 and above, this tour of picturesque Newport lasts around 90 minutes.

You will begin your journey aboard our plush, comfy trolley at stand #2 at the Newport Transit Centre. The driver will kick off the tour with an introduction to the Colonial-era downtown and provide insights into the history and incidents of the Gilded Age that unfolded over time.

Following this, you’ll be treated to stunning panoramas of the stunning Ocean Drive before setting eyes on the stretch of splendid mansions on Bellevue Ave. As you traverse this route, you’ll recognize settings from HBO’s The Gilded Age, Hocus Pocus 2, The Great Gatsby, Amistad, True Lies, and many others.

You’ll also receive updates on the current happenings in town - top-rated restaurants, boat trip options, and other entertaining activities. Your guide will give you handy tips on how to best explore this vibrant city and provide detailed info about the attractions on the Cliff Walk.

Depending on traffic, the duration of the tour will be between 70 and 90 minutes.

  • 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 AND UP
  • Departure point is the Newport Transportation Center, 23 America’s Cup Ave, Newport RI, platform #2 Parking is available on site for a fee.
  • This tour departs promptly at the scheduled time.
  • The duration of this tour is 70-90 minutes, depending on traffic conditions
  • This enclosed trolley tour operates rain or shine except during and after winter weather events which involve snow or ice
  • Our drivers have updated manifests on their devices. Cancelled tickets are not accepted for admission
  • Youth under 17 must be accompanied by an adult
  • The trolley is not handicapped accessible. Driver may assign seating based on customer’s physical needs
Location
23 America's Cup Ave
America's Cup Avenue
Departure Point: Newport Transportation Center, Platform #2 (outside) - white trolley 23 America's Cup Avenue Newport, RI 02840
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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(508 Ratings)
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Kevin_m
Apr 9, 2024
Terrific Trolley - Stories regarding the owners of the mansions were very interesting and amusing. Rob was a wonderful driver and storyteller.
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Nancy_g
Apr 9, 2024
Great overview of Newport - This was great - I would recommend to do at the start of a Newport trip as it gives you a good lay of the land. Funny, informative and thoughtful guide!
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Michael_c
Apr 5, 2024
5 stars for Trolley Rob - Trolley Rob was very knowledgeable and entertaining. Highly recommend. We have coming to Newport for over 12 years and we learned a bunch of new things!
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Josephinemichael_l
Feb 10, 2024
Great informative fun tour - Rob was so much fun, knowledgeable, and pleasant tour guide. We enjoyed the tour immensely!! Def would do again and recommend
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Marcelle_o
Nov 26, 2023
Absolutely amazing !! - Absolutely loved our trolley tour. The driver/tour guide was amazing. He was funny and he knew so much about Newport. I actually went home and looked up a lot of the things he talked about because they were so interesting.
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Barbara0812
Nov 20, 2023
Fun filled and uncrowded tour of Newport Mansions - First timers to Rhode Island. Texas couple and adult kids (4 of us) took the mansion tour over Thanksgiving break. It was a perfect day for this even though it was late November. No crowds, free parking, a sunny day and a funny, knowledgeable and delightful conductor. One couple had been engaged along the mansion walk 53 years ago and were celebrating their anniversary. Lots of interesting facts about the mansions and the people who lived there, good recommendations on lunch places, and the conductor also highlighted the different movies and HBO series that were filmed in Newport. A great introduction to Newport with detailed descriptions of the area.
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Cathryn_h
Nov 18, 2023
Take this Mansion Trolley Tour - Our guide was awesome. Humorous. Knowledgeable. Trolley was comfortable. Great history. Fun stories Take this enjoyable 90 minute experience
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Helen_k
Nov 16, 2023
Best trolley tour ever - Great trolley tour! Driver fun and polite and I still can’t believed all we learned. I would definitely do the tour again when I come back.
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Quest622686
Nov 12, 2023
Fun for the whole family - Wonderful tour- informative funny and beautiful scenery, highly recommend. Our driver included a bathroom stop at fort Adams which was great also!
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Melvin_b
Apr 1, 2024
Ok I guess. - It was ok. But it was a bit confusing how the tour guide explained who and why a bunch of us would stay on at the Breakers. I think if we had a choice we might have gotten off and toured with the option to have the trolley return to pick us up. That was disappointing. And during the tour he drove by so fast you couldn’t see the mansions he referred to and/or there were trees, construction vehicles and other objects obstructing the view. He seemed knowledgeable to an extent but he also spoke while slurping a lozenge in his mouth. Not great to listen to.
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