Newport Gilded Age: Breakers Mansion & Grand Trolley Tour
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.
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music, 11/21/2025 7:01:23 PM
Our driver , trolly Bob I think, was informative and funny. The seats were comfortable and we got to see a lot of beautiful homes
Dennis R, 11/21/2025 9:23:42 AM
Our tour guy, Rob, was very knowledgeable and fun. We truly enjoyed the experience. We went through the coastline and he pointed out to the most famous landmarks. We had plenty of time to walk through the Breakers House. We highly recommend it.
Becky_R, 11/21/2025 9:14:21 AM
It was beautiful! They have their Christmas decorations up right now. ................ .............
johnsF9410AL, 11/20/2025 6:48:38 PM
Trolley Troy was very engaged with the group and was extremely knowledgeable about everything that we saw and what was coming. It's a don't miss this and include the Breakers tour,see things that only early American royalty lived.
Athierry2, 11/20/2025 5:26:01 PM
This was a very good tour. Carlos and the comfortable bus with his detailed description and humor as an extra, and admission to the Breakers was the highlight. This mansion is second to the Biltmore in North Carolina, another Vanderbilt home.
Barbars_K, 11/19/2025 10:41:39 AM
We had Trolley Rod and he was fantastic— a lot of information was given- not sure how he remembers it all!
Paula_S, 11/18/2025 3:03:45 PM
Carlos was a fantastic tour guide. Great tour and very educational. Friends came from Chicago and love Newport.
David_M, 11/18/2025 9:39:24 AM
The tour was wonderful and Carlos gets A+++ for entertaining and informing and being an overall superstar! We highly recommend this tour - and make sure to request Carlos!
Susan_S, 11/18/2025 9:24:06 AM
Definitely worth doing. It really builds the backdrop for the overall Newport mansions experience. Our driver/guide, Carlos, is super.
Judyaoquendo, 11/17/2025 7:36:40 PM
We had the best freakin time! We had time to spare before the trolley and had lunch at the Newport Marriott- spectacular. Right next door to the transport site. The trolley ride with trolley rob will forever be a core memory for my son, DIL, my hubs, and me. I loved trolley rob from the second I met him. Just the perfect amount of Bostonian sarcasm and an awesome sense of humor. Extremely knowledgeable with cheesy jokes. I’ve been to Newport so many times growing up via boat and this is was so informative. Highly recommended
- Service animals allowed
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- *MINIMUM AGE TO EXPERIENCE THIS TOUR IS 5 YEARS OLD*
- Departure point is the Hamilton Aquarium Transit Center, 23 America's Cup Ave, Newport RI, platform #2. 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
- Youth under 17 must be accompanied by an adult
- 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
Departure point
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.Return details
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.Redemption
DAY OF TRAVEL (For ages 5+ only) Park at the Hamilton Aquarium Transit Center public lot (23 America's Cup Ave) and locate the white trolley at Platform #2. Parking available on site for a fee. This tour departs promptly at the scheduled times. We recommend travelers plan to arrive at least 20 minutes prior to departure time to find a parking spot and in case of any unforeseen traffic jams due to construction and accidents. No shows, late arrivals, and cancellations made within 24 hours are non refundable. You may present this ticket directly on the trolley or show your smart phone to driver to check-in. The driver will provide your Breakers Mansion pass if you purchased that option. IMPORTANT INFO --Tours are for Ages 5+ only. This tour duration is 160-180 minutes, depending on traffic conditions. --These tours are NOT handicapped accessible. Folding walkers and wheelchairs are limited to 30 lbs. We cannot accommodate battery powered scooters and chairs. --Driver may assign seating based on customer needs --Solo travelers must allow others to sit next to them or purchase that 2nd seat in advance if they wish to keep it empty --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 smart phones. Cancelled tickets are not accepted for admission --All members of the booking party must be present at bus platform #2 no later than 5 minutes prior to tour departure time. Driver reserves the right to sell the seats of no-shows or late arrivals to passengers waiting on standby. --Breakers Admission tickets included. This voucher will not be accepted if presented directly at the Mansion. You will receive your mansion tickets during your trolley tour. --Youth under 17 must be accompanied by an adult24 hours before travel date - 100% refund
Less than 24 hours before travel date - 0% refund