Newport Open Air Trolley: Gilded Age Exploration

Discover Newport’s Gilded Age on an open-air trolley tour. Explore historic mansions, scenic views, and famous film locations. Uncover hidden gems and local tips.

Duration: 1 hour, 30 minutes
Cancellation: 24 hours
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 open air trolley at Platform #7-9 outside. Show your cell phone or printed ticket to driver.
  • Fort Adams State Park - The trolley tour will enter Fort Adams, a historic 1799 landmark and home of…
What's Included
  • Narrated tour
What's Not Included
  • Gratuity
Additional Information

Enjoy Newport’s exclusive outdoor trolley trip with stunning panoramas of Ocean Drive and the opulent residences of the Gilded Age lining Bellevue Ave and the Cliff Walk.
This guided trip encompasses 150 fascinating spots encompassing Newport’s Gilded Age, the Colonial period, and Naval History.
Features of contemporary Newport including shopping,…

Location
23 America's Cup Ave
America's Cup Avenue
Newport Transportation Center Platform #2 23 America's Cup Ave Newport, RI 02840
Cancellation Policy

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

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Dawnz
Sep 19, 2024
Amazing Tour - The Newport Trolley Tour is a fantastic way to explore the historic and scenic beauty of Newport, Rhode Island. The tour provides a comfortable and relaxing ride through the city's iconic sites, including the stunning mansions along Bellevue Avenue, the charming harbor, and breathtaking ocean views. The knowledgeable and friendly guide shared fascinating facts and stories about Newport's rich history and architecture, making the experience both educational and enjoyable. The trolley's vintage charm added to the overall ambiance, and the tour was well-paced with plenty of opportunities for photos. Whether you're a first-time visitor or returning to Newport, this tour offers a perfect introduction to the city's highlights. Highly recommend!
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Adri_c
Jun 28, 2024
Breezy history - I bought the open air trolley tour because it was the only option available that day. But it turned out to be an excellent option because on beautiful sunny day. The large, glass less windows made not only the view of the gilded age mansions better, but also very breezy. The history was amazing and the guide had great sense of humor. Recommended!
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Y206evkimm
Jun 27, 2024
Amazing!! - Carlos was amazing! He is very knowledgeable and witty! You can tell he loves his job!! I will be back and we will do this tour again!! Thank you Carlos for an amazing tour! Your Florida friends!
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Marylynn_c
Oct 17, 2023
Recommended! - Troy was a great guide! Informative and entertaining. Comfortable trolley and right on time. I eould definitely recommend this tou as an overall introduction to Newport.
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Lillianw403
Oct 16, 2023
Newport trolley tour - Great guide nice alternative to walking around Got to see a lot of different places that we may have missed on our own FYI- if you park in the town. Lot make sure to ride the town’s free trolley and ask for a vocher that way you only pay $5 to park the entire day.
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541kareng
Oct 8, 2023
A fun half day tour - We booked this tour to see as much of Newport RI as we could since we only had a few hours in port. And our driver/guide Carles did not disappoint. He was friendly, funny and full of historic information about the town and the mansions as we passed by them. The trolley was comfortable and we were fortunate to have incredible weather for early October, so the open windows was refreshing. Whether you're in town for a few days or just a few hours, this tour is a great way to see and learn about Newport.
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Karen_g
Oct 8, 2023
A fun half day tour - Our driver and guide Carlos was wonderful, friendly and very knowledgeable. He gave us a lot of history on the town and the mansions as we drove by them. The trolley was comfortable and we had perfect weather to enjoy the open windows. We would definitely recommend this tour whether you're visiting Newport RI for a few days or just in port for a cruise.
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Dave_y
Sep 17, 2024
Worthwhile - Carlos the driver/guide did very good weaving past hisory into today's Newport. Great stories of new town vs old town money and mansions. Good humor with unique Brazilian accent. Set up and finding coreect tour bus was difficult. There was no signage to guide us.
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David_m
Aug 20, 2023
Good tour guide. Uncomfortable ride. Horrible reservation experience. - Robb was a fun and informative tour guide. Blah, blah, blah. Online reservation was not working properly; had to call.
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Lindsay_g
Sep 5, 2023
Lack of Communication - We missed this event due to our cruise ship having issues tendering in port. While I totally understand this is not the excursion’s problem, a response to my messages would be nice. We would have even booked and paid for a different tour if they had bothered to respond. $50 down the drain.
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