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Newport Gilded Age Mansions Trolley Tour w/ Breakers Ticket (8+)

Q: Where does this tour start?

This tour starts at: Departure Point: Newport Transportation Center, Platform #2 (outside) - white trolley 23 Americas Cup Avenue Newport, RI 02840 Ages 5+ only **Please do NOT meet directly at the Breakers Mansion, you will visit the attraction during your Trolley Tour..

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Overview

******FOR AGES 8+ ONLY******
This approx 3-hour tour is our scenic overview trolley tour PLUS a 90-minute visit inside the Vanderbilt Breaker's Mansion.

After boarding our luxurious and comfortable trolley at Bus Platform #2 of the Newport Transit Center, your driver starts the tour with a brief history of Colonial-era downtown and explains the Gilded Era 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 Ages.

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 160-180 minutes depending on traffic conditions.

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What's Included

✓ Included

For ages 8+ only, board our luxurious, comfortable late-model trolley with leather captain's chairs
Tour inside the Breakers Mansion and its grounds for an additional 90 minutes
Our breath-taking, narrated scenic overview trolley tour of Newport
See over 150+ points of interest such as Colonial Downtown, Scenic Ocean Drive, and Mansion Row

✗ Not Included

Gratuities

Itinerary

Stop 1

(For ages 5 & up only). Park at the Newport Transit Center public lot and locate the white trolley at Bus Platform #2 outside. Show your cell phone or printed ticket to driver. The driver will provide your Breaker's Mansion pass if you purchased that option.

Stop 2

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.

Stop 3

The trolley tour passes by Brenton Point State Park, 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

Stop 4

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.

Stop 5

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.

Stop 6

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.

Stop 7

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.

Stop 8

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.

Stop 9

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.

Stop 10

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.

Stop 11

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.

Meeting & End Point

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Meeting Point

Departure Point: Newport Transportation Center, Platform #2 (outside) - white trolley 23 Americas Cup Avenue Newport, RI 02840 Ages 5+ only **Please do NOT meet directly at the Breakers Mansion, you will visit the attraction during your Trolley Tour.

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End Point

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Good to Know

Service animals allowed
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
*MINIMUM AGE TO EXPERIENCE THIS TOUR IS 8 YEARS OLD*
Departure point is the Hamilton Aquarium Transit Center, 23 America's Cup Ave, Newport RI, platform #2. Parking is available on site for a fee.
The duration of this tour is 160-180 minutes depending on traffic conditions
All tours depart promptly at their scheduled times
This enclosed trolley tour operates rain or shine except during and after winter weather events which involve snow or ice
Please do not meet directly at the Breakers mansion. You will visit the attraction during the trolley tour
Youth under 17 must be accompanied by an adult
Our drivers have updated manifests on their devices. Cancelled tickets are not accepted for admission
These tours are NOT handicapped accessible. Folding walkers and wheelchairs are limited to 30 lbs. We cannot accommodate battery powered scooters and chairs.
The trolley is not handicapped accessible.. Driver may assign seating based on customer needs

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Special Instructions

DAY OF TRAVEL (For ages 8+ only)

Park at the Hamilton Aquarium Transit Center public lot (23 America's Cup Ave) and locate the white trolley at Platform #2. Parking available on site for a fee.

This tour departs promptly at the scheduled times. Passengers should plan to be at the boarding platform at least 10 minutes before departure giving consideration to traffic and parking. No shows, late arrivals, and cancellations made within 24 hours are non refundable.

You may present this ticket directly on the trolley or show your smart phone to driver to check-in. The driver will provide your Breakers Mansion pass if you purchased that option.

IMPORTANT INFO

--Tours are for Ages 8+ only. This tour duration is 160-180 minutes, depending on traffic conditions.

--These tours are NOT handicapped accessible. Folding walkers and wheelchairs are limited to 30 lbs. We cannot accommodate battery powered scooters and chairs.

--Driver may assign seating based on customer needs

--Solo travelers must allow others to sit next to them or purchase that 2nd seat in advance if they wish to keep it empty

--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 smart phones. Cancelled tickets are not accepted for admission

--All members of the booking party must be present at bus platform #2 no later than 5 minutes prior to tour departure time. Driver reserves the right to sell the seats of no-shows or late arrivals to passengers waiting on standby.

--Breakers Admission tickets included. This voucher will not be accepted if presented directly at the Mansion. You will receive your mansion tickets during your trolley tour.

--Youth under 17 must be accompanied by an adult