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Newport Mansions Narrated Trolley Tour (Ages 5+ only)

Overview
For ages 5 and up, this approx 90-min tour is an "overview" tour 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.
City: Newport
Sun 17 Nov
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Starting at $26.75
Sun 17 Nov
Starting at $26.75
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What's Included
For Ages 5+, board our luxurious, comfortable late model trolley with leather captain's chairs
See over 150+ points of interest such as Colonial Downtown, Scenic Ocean Drive, and Mansion Row
Our breathtaking, narrated scenic overview trolley tour of Newport
Additional Info
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • *MINIMUM AGE TO EXPERIENCE THIS TOUR IS 5 YEARS OLD AND UP*
  • Departure point is the Newport Transit Center, 23 America's Cup Ave, Newport RI, platform #2
  • Public parking is available at the Transit Center. Fees for parking May 1 to Oct 31
  • The duration of this tour is 70-90 minutes, depending on traffic conditions
  • This tour departs promptly at scheduled time. We cannot hold the trolley for stragglers. Please arrive 20 minutes prior to departure. We may sell the seats of passengers who are not on time to others who are waiting on standby
  • There are no refunds to passengers who arrive late and miss the tour
  • Our drivers have updated manifests on their smart phones. 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
  • There are no longer any covid restrictions. All seats and rows are utilized and face coverings are not required
What To Expect
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Ocean Drive
Ride along Ocean Drive, see mansions used in many popular movies.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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Reviews (391)
mmmhill
May 2019
Our group of elders from Massachusetts had an excellent tour of Newport by Carlo. He is so very knowledgeable about his city and relates the information in a very engaging way. He loves Newport, you can tell. There is so much to see in Newport. I had no idea. All I can say is "request Carlo," you will be so glad you did!
Discover787029
May 2019
OUTSTANDING! The tour guide, Russ, was excellent - he knows more about Newport mansions, history, old family dirt and places to eat and drink than I could have ever imagined. He has an endless store of facts and some not-so facts, lots of local tips that out of towners would never have known about, and a few really corny jokes - I'm not sure when he breathes, but he sure enjoys telling the local stories. Captain chairs on the trolley are very nice - much more comfortable than the benches on the open-air trolley. I will absolutely take this tour again next time we return to Newport.
brinkm55
May 2019
Russ had a wealth of information and was really funny. I took the tour twice. Once as soon as I arrived and the day before I left because it was so good and informative. I would do it again if I come back.

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