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!
- 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.
- 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
- Gratuities
Exclusively for those aged 5 and above, this roughly 3-hour journey combines our picturesque trolley tour with a detailed 90-minute exploration of the Vanderbilt Breaker’s Mansion.
Commencing from Bus Platform #2 at the Newport Transit Center, our plush, cozy trolley will be your ride. Our driver will initiate the tour by sharing stories of the Colonial era in downtown and later dive into the Gilded Age events and history that span across centuries.
Following this, prepare to be mesmerized by the stunning landscapes of Ocean Drive before you reach the mansion-studded stretch of Bellevue Ave. As we travel, scenes from films and TV productions, such as HBO’s The Gilded Age, Hocus Pocus 2, the Great Gatsby, Amistad, True Lies, among others, will be brought to life.
Moreover, we ensure to keep you updated on the city’s current highlights; best places to eat, exciting boat excursions, and other entertaining activities. Your guide will provide insider tips on getting around this lively city, along with information about the Cliff Walk attractions.
The total duration of this tour ranges from 160-180 minutes, subject to traffic conditions.
- 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.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
