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The 15 Best Newport Mansion Tours

23 tours  ·  from $6 a head

The Breakers is the one everyone books; Marble House and the Elms are the ones people talk about afterward. These 15 compare trolley loops, admissions and full days from Boston on price and how many houses you get inside.

Newport Gilded Age Mansions Trolley Tour with Breakers Admission - Ocean Drive and Newport’s Atlantic edge
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Newport Gilded Age Mansions Trolley Tour with Breakers Admission

1.Newport Gilded Age Mansions Trolley Tour with Breakers Admission

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3,785 reviews · 2 hours 40 minutes to 3 hours (approx.) · from $47Our pick

Ride a comfortable Newport trolley past Ocean Drive, Bellevue Avenue, Cliff Walk, Fort Adams, and more than 150 points of interest. A guide such as Trolley Rob or Carlos shares local history, then you get about 90 minutes to explore The Breakers and its grounds. The full outing takes about 2 hours 40 minutes to 3 hours.

“This was a great tour giving alot of history and seeing the beautiful sites. Our guide was very well learned in the history and he was entertaining as well.”

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Newport Trolley Tour with Breakers Mansion - Viking Tours - Inside The Breakers: a close look at Vanderbilt-era life
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Newport Trolley Tour with Breakers Mansion – Viking Tours

2.Newport Trolley Tour with Breakers Mansion – Viking Tours

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,624 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $45

Spend about 90 minutes on a narrated trolley ride along Newport’s Ocean Drive and Bellevue Avenue, passing more than 150 points of interest, then explore The Breakers for about an hour. Guides such as Dominic, Larry, and Ray share local stories. The tour lasts about three hours and meets at 23 America’s Cup Avenue.

“Great and relaxing way to see and learn about the Newport history! Our guide was knowledgeable and fun. The trolley was clean and super cute.”

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Newport RI Mansions Scenic Trolley Tour (Ages 8+ only) - Starting at America’s Cup Avenue
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Newport RI Mansions Scenic Trolley Tour (Ages 8+ only)

3.Newport RI Mansions Scenic Trolley Tour (Ages 8+ only)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 605 reviews · 1 hour 10 minutes to 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $27

Ride a comfortable trolley past Newport’s Colonial downtown, Ocean Drive, Cliff Walk, and more than 150 points of interest. Guides such as Rob, Carlos, and Troy bring local history and mansion stories to the 70-to-90-minute route. The trolley stops at Marble House and Rosecliff, with an option to leave at The Breakers for a separately ticketed interior visit.

“Nice, enjoyable ride with very knowledgeable driver through the history of Newport on a nice little trolley.”

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Newport: Newport Mansions Ticket - 1 or 2 Mansions - Walk the grounds for the coastal setting
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Newport: Newport Mansions Ticket – 1 or 2 Mansions

4.Newport Mansions Ticket – 1 or 2 Mansions

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 476 reviews · from $32

Start at The Breakers Welcome Center, then tour the Vanderbilt mansion and, with a multi-property ticket, choose other Newport homes such as Marble House, The Elms, or Rosecliff. Explore at your own pace with downloadable audio tours, allow 60 to 90 minutes per mansion, and use the ticket within seven days of your selected date.

“This was amazing! The recorded tour was fantastic. We learned so much about the history of the mansion.”

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Boston to Newport Small-Group Day Trip with Breakers & Marble House Admission - The Breakers: Newport at its grandest
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Boston to Newport Small-Group Day Trip with Breakers & Marble House Admission

5.Boston to Newport Small-Group Day Trip with Breakers & Marble House Admission

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 266 reviews · 11 hours (approx.) · from $155

Ride from downtown Boston to Newport in a small group of up to 24, with a guide narrating the route and city highlights. Admission to the Breakers and Marble House is included, along with time to explore Newport independently. Expect an early start, a long day, and a mix of mansion tours, coastal scenery, and free time.

“Seeing the mansions and their way of life brought a sense of reality to what is seen in movies and TV about the guilded age.”

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Newport Viking Trolley Tour with Breakers & Marble House Admission - Marble House: a second Vanderbilt perspective
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Newport Viking Trolley Tour with Breakers & Marble House Admission

6.Newport Viking Trolley Tour with Breakers & Marble House Admission

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 257 reviews · from $58

Take a 90-minute guided trolley ride past Newport’s mansions, Bellevue Avenue, and Ocean Drive, then visit The Breakers and Marble House, with about an hour at each. Guides such as Anne, Ray, Larry, and Jim have led recent tours, but your driver-guide may vary. Bring a phone and earbuds if you plan to use the mansions’ audio tours.

“Wonderful ocean scenic tour. Our tour guide knew the town history and enjoyed sharing the information with everyone. She was so polite and answered all questions with love and enthusiasm. You could tell she loved sharing her time with us. The Mansions were unbelievable! Loved every moment.”

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3 Hr Newport Mansions Trolley Tour with The Breakers Ticket - Lower Thames Street and the colonial district
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3 Hr Newport Mansions Trolley Tour with The Breakers Ticket

7.3 Hr Newport Mansions Trolley Tour with The Breakers Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 252 reviews · 3 hours · from $47

Ride from Newport’s Visitor Center through the colonial district and along Bellevue Avenue’s mansion-lined Ten Mile Drive. An English-speaking guide points out landmarks and shares local stories; guides such as Troy and Rob are known for adding humor. Your ticket includes admission to The Breakers, where you can explore the grand Vanderbilt summer home.

“We enjoyed the tour. We had never been to Newport before. Troy was an excellent driver and guide. He was interesting and humorous. We can recommend this tour!”

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From Boston: Newport Mansions Full-Day Trip - The Boston pickup and ride south
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From Boston: Newport Mansions Full-Day Trip

8.Newport Mansions Full-Day Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 76 reviews · 12 hours · from $155

Spend 12 hours traveling from Boston to Newport by minibus, with visits to the Breakers and Marble House, multilingual audio tours, and a narrated town tour. You’ll have two hours for lunch and exploring the waterfront, plus a guidebook, snacks, and water. Guides have included Tim, Lucia, and Chris.

“This was a wonderful way to see Newport. Chris was a fantastic guide and organized a great over view experience of Newport. The 2 mansions were unbelievable; cliff walk was fun, and the historic downtown was charming. This tour is worth your time; you will not regret it.”

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Newport Open Air Trolley Tour W/Breakers Admission (Ages 8+Only) - Ocean Drive: Newport’s grand estates meet the Atlantic
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Newport Open Air Trolley Tour W/Breakers Admission (Ages 8+Only)

9.Newport Open Air Trolley Tour W/Breakers Admission (Ages 8+Only)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 55 reviews · 2 hours 40 minutes to 3 hours (approx.) · from $48

Ride an open-air trolley past Fort Adams, Brenton Point, Ocean Drive and Newport’s Gilded Age mansions, with a 90-minute stop at The Breakers. Guides including Russ, Carlos, Troy and Trolley Rob have led the route. The $48 fare includes Breakers admission; bring earbuds for its smartphone audio tour and a jacket for the ride.

“Trolley Rob was informative and fun. My husband and I really enjoyed the tour and would recommend it to anyone interested in learning about the Newport area.”

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Boston to Newport: Breakers and Marble House Small Group Tour - The Cliff Walk gives you Newport’s best contrast
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Boston to Newport: Breakers and Marble House Small Group Tour

10.Boston to Newport: Breakers and Marble House Small Group Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 29 reviews · 8 to 10 hours (approx.) · from $169

Ride from Boston to Newport with a driver-guide and a group of no more than 12. Visit The Breakers and Marble House, walk a short stretch of the Cliff Walk, and get free time near the waterfront for lunch. Mansion entry is included, but the house tours use a self-guided audio app, so bring a charged phone and earbuds.

“There was ample time at both The Breakers and The Marble House - both very beautiful and historic properties. Lunch at Newport wharf was nice too.”

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Art Historian’s Gilded Age Newport: A Self-Guided Driving Tour - Fort Adams and the westward coast
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Art Historian’s Gilded Age Newport: A Self-Guided Driving Tour

11.Art Historian’s Gilded Age Newport: A Self-Guided Driving Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 24 reviews · 45 minutes to 1 hour 15 minutes (approx.)

This self-guided Newport drive pairs turn-by-turn directions with an art historian’s audio narration, from America’s Cup Avenue to Bellevue Avenue. Hear about the city’s shipping past, Ocean Drive’s grand houses, Fort Adams, and coastal landmarks. It takes about 45 minutes to 1 hour 15 minutes, works offline after you download it, and costs $9.99 for a group of up to 15.

“I loved learning the history of the area, and the modern use of old homes. The tour guide is very knowledgeable.”

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Salem Merchants and Mansions Guided Architecture Walking Tour - Derby House and the look of Georgian wealth
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Salem Merchants and Mansions Guided Architecture Walking Tour

12.Salem Merchants and Mansions Guided Architecture Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 19 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes to 2 hours (approx.) · from $36

Walk Salem with a licensed guide who connects merchant mansions, early homes, churches, and public spaces to the city’s past. Guides including Topher, Seán, and Henry have led the tour. Expect an outdoor route of about 90 minutes to two hours, with stops near the Custom House, Salem Common, the Peabody Essex Museum, and the Bewitched statue.

“Our tour guide Henry was great! He was interesting, fun, a great source of information on all things Salem. We had a great time and would highly recommend this tour.”

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Scenic Tour of Newport, RI By Helicopter - 3 person Mansion Tour - Bridge, fort, farm, and tennis history
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Scenic Tour of Newport, RI By Helicopter – 3 person Mansion Tour

13.Scenic Tour of Newport, RI By Helicopter – 3 person Mansion Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 18 reviews · 12 minutes (approx.)

Take a private 12-minute helicopter tour from Middletown, Rhode Island, with aerial views of Newport Bridge, Fort Adams, Ocean Drive, the Cliff Walk, and historic mansions including Marble House, Rosecliff, and the Elms. Your group of up to three flies with a pilot who can point out the sights. The flight returns to the airport.

“Ciaran is a very experienced pilot, very enjoyable and fun to be around. He is very knowledgeable of the area and very intelligent! We highly recommend!”

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Golden Age to Gilded Age Newport's Transformation Walking Tour - Touro Street: houses, immigrants, and city growth
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Golden Age to Gilded Age Newport’s Transformation Walking Tour

14.Golden Age to Gilded Age Newport’s Transformation Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 14 reviews · 1 hour to 1 hour 20 minutes (approx.) · from $25

Follow a Newport Historical Society guide from early homes and immigrant stories to grand hotels, architects, and Touro Park. The roughly 75-minute walk includes Museum of Newport History admission and a shop discount. Guides have included Patsy Finley and Mike; expect uneven pavement and plenty of local history.

“The tour was a great walking distance for all ages, full of very interesting information delivered in a manner that was easy to follow and fun to listen to as well. Patsy Finley was a perfect guide and we would recommend her to everyone. This tour is recommended to first time visitors as well as those of us familiar with Newport.”

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Newport Cliff Walk - Legends of the Gilded Age GPS Guided Audio Tour - Mansions, university buildings, and old fortunes
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Newport Cliff Walk – Legends of the Gilded Age GPS Guided Audio Tour

15.Newport Cliff Walk – Legends of the Gilded Age GPS Guided Audio Tour

★★★★★★★★★★3.5 · 12 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes to 3 hours (approx.) · from $11

Start at Forty Steps and follow a self-guided GPS audio tour along Newport’s Cliff Walk. For $11.99, you’ll hear stories about the Vanderbilt, Duke, and other Newport families while passing mansions, Salve Regina University, and rocky coastal viewpoints. The tour uses the VoiceMap app and ends near Bailey’s Beach.

“The tour was excellent. It was not user-friendly to set up having to download an app create an account and use a code.”

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