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The 15 Best Newport Tours from Boston

76 tours  ·  from $7 a head

Newport is ninety minutes south, and its mansions were built to be summer cottages for the richest families in America. These 15 cover the Breakers, the Cliff Walk and Narragansett Bay, priced and timed for a day out of Boston.

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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Afternoon Grand Tour | Gansett Cruises in Newport, RI - Fort Adams, Hammersmith Farm, and the shoreline
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Afternoon Grand Tour | Gansett Cruises in Newport, RI

2.Afternoon Grand Tour | Gansett Cruises in Newport, RI

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,869 reviews · 1 hour 10 minutes (approx.) · from $42

Sail Newport Harbor and Narragansett Bay’s East Passage aboard the restored lobster boat MV Gansett. A guide points out Fort Adams, Hammersmith Farm, Newport Bridge, and Clingstone, with stories about the waterfront and its mansions. The 75-minute afternoon cruise includes Del’s Lemonade; a cash bar sells local beer, wine, and hard cider.

“Our tour guide was hilariously informative, and the rest of the staff was attentive and friendly. We learned lots of interesting info about the area and the surrounding boats. Drinks were great, too. 100% recommend!”

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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

3.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 Trolley Tour - Viking Scenic Overview - Bellevue Avenue and the grand homes
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Newport Trolley Tour – Viking Scenic Overview

4.Newport Trolley Tour – Viking Scenic Overview

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 839 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $25

Ride through Newport for about 90 minutes with a guide who connects Bellevue Avenue, Ocean Drive, the Breakers, Marble House, and more than 150 points of interest. You’ll hear about the city’s history, homes, and people from guides such as Ray, Dominic, Larry, and Ann. The tour starts and ends at Newport Transit Center, Stop C.

“Great tour of the grand cottages as well as seeing some of the oldest sites in the US. Our driver was very knowledgeable and fun to listen to.”

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Newport: Scenic Trolley Tour - From the Visitor Center into historic downtown
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Newport: Scenic Trolley Tour

5.Scenic Trolley Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 730 reviews · 90 minutes - 3 hours · from $26

Ride an old-fashioned trolley through Newport’s historic center, along Ten-Mile Ocean Drive and past Gilded Age mansions. A live English-speaking guide introduces more than 150 points of interest. Choose the Breakers option to add a visit to the Vanderbilt mansion and its grounds. Guides vary, with names including Ray Lynch, Dominic and Ann.

“Domenicnwas awesome. We thought the trip around Newport was great. Well worth doing.”

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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)

6.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 Neighborhood Food Tour - Historic Newport in short, useful pauses
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Newport Neighborhood Food Tour

7.Newport Neighborhood Food Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 597 reviews · 3 hours 15 minutes (approx.) · from $99

Spend about three hours and 15 minutes walking Newport with a local guide, tasting dishes at neighborhood eateries and hearing stories about the city’s architecture and past. The route can include a Jamaican patty, seasonal bites at Stoneacre Brasserie and Mexican-inspired food at Perro Salado. Guides such as Angel, Erin, Jack and Lesli have led tours. Optional alcoholic tastings cost extra.

“As an RI native, I still learned a lot about the history of Newport and many food options I wasn't aware of. Delicious and such a great day!”

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Sunset Cruise with Gansett Cruises in Newport, RI - From Market Square to the harbor
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Sunset Cruise with Gansett Cruises in Newport, RI

8.Sunset Cruise with Gansett Cruises in Newport, RI

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 538 reviews · 1 hour (approx.) · from $50

Take a one-hour sunset cruise through Newport Harbor and Narragansett Bay’s East Passage aboard a restored 50-foot lobster boat. Hear local stories from the crew, look for the Newport Bridge and a lighthouse, and enjoy a complimentary quahog stuffie and Champagne toast. Choose shaded, cushioned seating or the open upper deck; drinks from the onboard bar cost extra.

“I was definitely pleasantly surprised! I have gone to Newport in the past and went to other sunset cruises, but this one was small but intimate, great communication and friendly staff. It was such an enjoyable experience, would recommend to all my friends and family.”

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Newport, Rhode Island: Scenic Narragansett Bay Cruise - From Bowen’s Landing into Newport Harbor
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Newport, Rhode Island: Scenic Narragansett Bay Cruise

9.Scenic Narragansett Bay Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 512 reviews · 1h 15m · from $40

Cruise Newport Harbor and the Narragansett Bay aboard the Coastal Queen for 75 minutes. An English-speaking guide points out landmarks from church steeples and historic wharves to forts, lighthouses, and waterfront mansions. Choose a seat in the heated, weatherproof interior or on the covered upper deck, where curtains open for breezes or close for warmth. Drinks are available to buy at the onboard bar.

“I enjoyed it for a second time, everything today is apps and headphones this tour was great with a well informed and educated guide who spoke with great pride and enthusiasm. Great to know human guides still exist!”

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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

10.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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Newport Walking Food And History Tour - Starting at the Wave Sculpture
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Newport Walking Food And History Tour

11.Newport Walking Food And History Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 377 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes to 3 hours (approx.) · from $123

Walk 1.5 miles through Newport with a guide such as Tom, Sue, or Susan, stopping for five food and drink tastings along the way. You’ll hear about the city’s 300-year history, see Brown and Howard Wharf and the Elms Mansion gardens, and finish near the center of town at O’Brien’s Pub.

“The guide was fantastic. The quantity of food was more than samples. Sit down restaurants gave us meals. So much excellent food! You won’t be disappointed.”

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Scenic Newport, RI Self-Guided Driving Audio Tour - Ocean Drive, beaches, and Fort Adams
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Scenic Newport, RI Self-Guided Driving Audio Tour

12.Scenic Newport, RI Self-Guided Driving Audio Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 325 reviews · 2 to 3 hours (approx.)

Drive an 11-mile route through Newport with more than 45 GPS-triggered audio stories, from Bellevue Avenue’s Gilded Age mansions to Ocean Drive, Fort Adams, and the Irish District. The English-language tour takes about two to three hours and costs $16.99 per car for up to four people. Download it in advance, then pause for walks, mansion visits, and ocean views.

“Easy to use. Travel at your own pace. Good information about the town and the mansions. Definitely would recommend it.”

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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

13.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

14.3 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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Scenic Bay Cruise of Narragansett Bay from Newport - Forts along Narragansett Bay
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Scenic Bay Cruise of Narragansett Bay from Newport

15.Scenic Bay Cruise of Narragansett Bay from Newport

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 233 reviews · 1 hour 15 minutes (approx.) · from $40

Cruise Newport Harbor and Narragansett Bay for about 75 minutes with live English narration. From the covered top deck or main salon, look for Rose Island Lighthouse and historic forts, including Fort Adams and Fort Wetherill. The Coastal Queen departs from Bowen’s Wharf Marina, has a restroom and onboard bar, and returns to the same dock.

“It was very interesting and relaxing and I enjoyed it very much. The weather was great so it really helped”

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