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Newport Rhode Island Mansions Trolley Tour
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Newport RI Mansions Scenic Trolley Tour (Ages 5+ only)

By NEWPORT Travel Trolley Tours
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Overview

For ages 5+ only, this approx 90-min tour is an overview of scenic Newport.

After boarding our luxurious and comfortable trolley at platform #2 of the Newport Transit Center, your driver starts the tour with a brief history of Colonial-era downtown and explains the Gilded Age 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 approximately 70-90 minutes depending on traffic conditions.

Activity location

  • Newport Travel Trolley Tours
    • 23 America's Cup Avenue
    • 02840, Newport, Rhode Island, United States

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • 23 America's Cup Ave
    • 23 America's Cup Avenue
    • 02840, Newport, Rhode Island, United States

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What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's includedSee over 150+ points of interest such as Colonial Downtown, Scenic Ocean Drive, and Mansion Row
  • What's includedWhat's includedOur breathtaking, narrated scenic overview trolley tour of Newport
  • What's includedWhat's includedFor Ages 5+ only, board our luxurious, comfortable late model trolley with leather captain's chairs
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedGratuities

Know before you book

  • 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 AND UP*
  • Departure point is the Newport Transportation Center, 23 America's Cup Ave, Newport RI, platform #2 Parking is available on site for a fee.
  • This tour departs promptly at the scheduled time.
  • The duration of this tour is 70-90 minutes, depending on traffic conditions
  • 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 devices. Cancelled tickets are not accepted for admission
  • Youth under 17 must be accompanied by an adult
  • The trolley is not handicapped accessible. Driver may assign seating based on customer's physical needs

Activity itinerary

Newport Travel Trolley Tours
  • 10m
(For ages 5 & up only). Park in the public lot at 23 America's Cup Ave (Newport Transit Center) and locate the white trolley at Platform #2 outside. Show your cell phone or printed ticket to driver.
Fort Adams State Park (Pass by)
The trolley tour will enter Fort Adams, a historic 1799 landmark and home of today's annual Newport Jazz Festival and Newport Folk Festival. The fort is also home to President Eisenhower's summer home called the Eisenhower House. The Welcome Center features a snack bar, clean restrooms, and ticket sales counter to take a tour inside of the fort. There are also 2 water taxi stops and free public parking at Fort Adams State Park. The Bennington Overlook section of Fort Adams offers breathtaking sunsets over Narragansett Bay with free parking as well.
Brenton Point State Park (Pass by)
The trolley tour passes by Brenton Point State Park, former estate of RI's 2nd governor William Brenton (elected 1665). Riders will see the former estate of RI's 2nd governor William Brenton (elected 1665). Brenton Point State Park is a free public park offering pristine views of the Atlantic Ocean on 2 sides of the park plus free sunsets over the water 12 months per year. Seasonal restrooms are available in the stone building.
Ocean Drive (Pass by)
The trolley tour travels through the Ocean Drive Historic District. Visitors will begin to see Newport's Gilded Age Mansions lining the Atlantic Ocean with breathtaking scenery. Mansions on Ocean Drive include Mavis and Jay Leno's Seafair, and several filming locations of HBO's TV series "The Gilded Age" including Indian Spring Castle, The Ledges and Crossways mansions.
Cliff Walk (Pass by)
Once the trolley tour enters the Newport Cliff Walk area of the Bellevue Ave Historic District, riders will begin to learn about the Gilded Age mansions along the Cliff Walk, which are on the ocean side of the mansions for 3.5 miles between Reject's Beach and Newport Beach. Your guide will explain how to best access the Cliff Walk and areas where parking is free to enjoy the Cliff Walk and the best areas for viewing.
Marble House (Pass by)
The trolley tour stops in front of the 2nd of the 3 Newport Vanderbilt mansions "The Marble House". This small palace built in 1892 was instrumental in the passage of the women's suffrage movement, as Alva Vanderbilt hosted fundraisers in her pagoda (Chinese Tea House on the Cliff Walk) whereby she raised a great deal of money to pass the 19th amendment. Both the Marble House and Chinese Tea House were the Asian wedding set in the Katherine Heigel classic movie "27 Dresses" Free parking for Marble House tour visitors is available across the street at 585 Bellevue Ave.
Rosecliff (Pass by)
The trolley tour stops in front of the Rosecliff Mansion, a 1902 'summer cottage" of Tessie Fair-Oelrichs. The most famous movie filmed here was The Great Gatsby (Robert Redford, Mia Farrow, Sam Waterston). Tours are available at the Rosecliff mansion on a seasonal basis.
The Breakers
  • 5m
  • Admission ticket not included
The trolley tour stops at The Breakers Newport, the 3rd Vanderbilt Mansion in Newport and discharges passengers who purchased this interior tour option. This 1895 'summer cottage' is the largest mansion in the region and is RIs most visited tourist attraction. It sits on the Newport Cliff Walk facing SE towards the Atlantic Ocean.
The Elms (Pass by)
The trolley tour continues along Bellevue Ave and passes by The Elms Newport, a Gilded Age mansion of Edward and Sarah Berwind. The guide explains the 2 tours that are available inside the Elms Mansion.
International Tennis Hall of Fame (Pass by)
The trolley tour passes by the front door of the International Tennis Hall of Fame, the 1881 site of the old Newport Casino (shopping district of the Gilded Age millionaires). The guide explains the free and for-fee tours available inside the ITHOF.
Bowen's Wharf (Pass by)
The trolley tour continues into Downtown Newport's bustling waterfront district anchored by Bowen's Wharf. The guide explains the shopping, dining, boating excursions, and other waterfront attractions along America's Cup Ave.

Location

Activity location

  • LOB_ACTIVITIESLOB_ACTIVITIESNewport Travel Trolley Tours
    • 23 America's Cup Avenue
    • 02840, Newport, Rhode Island, United States

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • PEOPLEPEOPLE23 America's Cup Ave
    • 23 America's Cup Avenue
    • 02840, Newport, Rhode Island, United States

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