Boston · NEWPORT MANSIONS AND GILDED AGE TOURS
43 tours
Seventy miles south the Vanderbilts and the Astors built summer houses the size of town halls. The 15 best Newport trips from Boston are below, with which mansions each ticket opens, how long the day runs, and what it costs door to door.
Newport trolley tour with The Breakers admission, plush seats, and expert narration passing 150+ Gilded Age stops along Ocean Drive and Cliff Walk.
“You’ll want to see inside another mansion after this tour. I would book a tour next time to be able to go in at least 2 mansions.”
A 75-minute narrated cruise on a restored lobster boat, sailing Newport Harbor and Narragansett Bay with included Del’s lemonade.
“Super fun! The only thing is the operator kept making dark jokes. A little off putting while traveling with my elder parents. Other than that, great time.”
Enjoy a narrated Newport trolley loop plus admission to The Breakers mansion, a fast, scenic introduction to Gilded Age waterfront life.
“First, tour guide was very knowledgeable and also funny. He kept us entertained while imparting historical facts about the cottages on Bellevue. Thank you.”
Open-sided trolley tour of Newport in 90 minutes, with a pro guide, big mansion sights, and 150+ points of interest for $25.
“Excellent, enjoyable tour with our amazing guide Dominic. Highly recommend. Followed up by lunch. Thank you!!!”
Ride an old-fashioned trolley through Newport for a 90-minute narrated tour, with an option to add a mansion visit at The Breakers.
“Dominic was fantastic. he had a good sense of humor and provided lots of historical detail that I was looking for. The route was great and had a good time.”
Narrated Newport trolley tour with Ocean Drive mansions, Cliff Walk, Fort Adams and the waterfront, about 90 minutes.
“Lot of information about the town and it's history and beautiful houses to see. Trolley Rob was a great guide and driver.”
Small-group Newport food walking tour with Jamaican patties, Mexican tavern bites, and key history stops, plus optional alcohol tastings.
“Erin was great!!! Great tour informative and fun!!! The food was amazing and the cocktails were creative and inventive. Highly recommend!”
Sunset cruise on a restored lobster boat in Newport, RI. Live stories, quahog stuffie and champagne toast, plus a cash bar.
“This was a very enjoyable boat ride of the Newport harbor and vicinity. The history and significance of lot of the sights seen along the way were given. The sunset was stunning! I highly recommend.”
Coastal Queen’s 75-minute Narragansett Bay cruise from Newport. Lighthouses, mansions, forts, and a heated interior with a bar.
“Fabulous cruise on the bay. Guide gave excellent history of the area. I recommend this trip to everyone.”
Self-guided Newport Mansions ticket starting at The Breakers, with audio tours and the option to add one more mansion for great value.
“This was amazing! The recorded tour was fantastic. We learned so much about the history of the mansion.”
Newport food and history walking tour with a small group, 5 tastings, lunch, and 300 years of stories along Thames Street.
“Amazing tour guide, Sue! Knew so much history and provided an amazing food tour. I was stuffed by the end of the tour!”
A self-guided Newport drive with GPS audio, 45 plus stories, and seaside scenery, for $16.99 per car up to four, about 2 to 3 hours.
“Worked really well and was very informative. It was great to go at our own pace. Just trying to fill the character.”
Boston to Newport by small-group coach, with included Breakers and Marble House admission, guided landmarks, ocean views, and free time.
“The tour to Rhode Island was so fun. Chris was a great guide. Kept us informed and great knowledge of the history”
Guided Newport trolley tour with admission to The Breakers and Marble House, plus a 90-minute orientation ride along Bellevue Ave and Ocean Dr.
“Great experience Jim was great yoir guide My husband and I had a great time He was very informative and knowledgeable”
Newport mansions by trolley along Ten Mile Drive, a stop at St. Mary’s Church, then a guided 1.5-hour visit to The Breakers.
“The guide was wonderful. He has a wrath of information that he shared as well as a great sense of humor. I would have enjoyed more time at the Breakers”
