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Newport Gilded Age Trolley Tour w/ Breakers Mansion Incl.(Age 8+)

4.9(4,668)Rated 4.9 out of 5 from 4668 reviews3 hFree cancellationBy NEWPORT Travel Trolley Tours
The Breakers Newport

About this activity

******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.

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

Not included

  • ✕Tour guide gratuity is NOT included, but greatly appreciated!

Meeting and pickup

  • 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.

Good to know

  • 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 WHITE Trolley. 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
  • 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.

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