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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
Thu 26 Dec
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Starting at $26.75
Thu 26 Dec
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)
Ruben_P
Aug 2022
Trolley Rob kept me interested in the local history by being so passionate about what he's doing that it was great.
jbmoberly
Aug 2022
They left before our meeting time and said we were a no show. Spoke to a supervisor and said that is why they don't like to book with trip advisor because they prefer to do their own thing. Refused to come back to get us and refused to refund our money,
Response from Host
Aug 2022
Update: This customer admitted in a new review posted on 8/12/22 that these disparaging remarks were intended for a Canadian company and it was a case of mistaken identity. However, Viator is not cooperating in removing it. We are in Newport RI, not Canada. Original response: You reviewed the wrong company. We've never had any 9am pickups from any cruise ships and our earliest tour begins at 10am. Nor did anyone with such a problem speak to anyone from our company. Please move your disparaging comments to our competitor's thread where they belong.
Julie_G
Aug 2022
My husband and daughter have never been to Newport, RI so I thought this would the best way to experience it. Was I so ever right!!! Our driver, Rob was extremely informative and had a great personality! He made sure to narrate each highlighted spot and he even slowed down and pulled to the side of the road so we could take pictures. I would definitely recommend this tour to anyone that has never been to Newport, RI. We got in our car and retook the same route and it was a fun thing to do on our own too!

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