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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
Sat 16 Nov
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Starting at $26.75
Sat 16 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)
AnneDL
Aug 2018
Our tour guide (Lorraine, I think?) was knowledgeable and full of interesting facts about points of interest around Newport. I live in RI and have often taken visiting family & friends to Newport. The tour hit all the highlights and saved me the trouble of trying to find parking and driving around myself. I was able to relax and enjoy the sights! My sister, visiting from Florida, thought it was great, too!
vcmartin4
Aug 2018
Excellent and interesting. Purchased tickets online, checked in and got information at the Newport Information Center. Parked right there. Two dollar first half hour parking charges waived by getting tick validated at info center. Russ was very funny and informative! We thoroughly enjoyed it!
James M
Aug 2018
Our visit was special and very accommodating as Russ our tour driver successfully answered the questions of 23 passengers from St. Matthew Trinity Lutheran Church in Pawtucket, RI. Russ was able to give great historical facts about the Vanderbilt family, the Doris Duke family, the families of the late Senator Claiborne Pell and other Newport notables. What really made the trip fun was Russ gave us reasonably close access to Judge Judy's new home and comedian Jay Leno's mansion. Russ boosted the Newport economy by referring passengers to reasonably priced restaurants and taverns near the waterfront. In closing, the Newport Trolley Tour made all our passengers feel welcomed the comfortable in a huge air-conditioned trolley.

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