For ages 5+ 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 Age, Hocus Pocus 2, the Great Gatsby, Amistad, True Lies, and a dozen more.
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.
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness. 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.
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.