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The Breakers, the crown jewel of the Newport mansions and the summer estate of Cornelius Vanderbilt II, is an architectural and social archetype of the Gilded Age. The 70-room, four-story structure was built in 1895 and designed by architect Richard Morris Hunt, who modeled it after 16th-century Italian Renaissance palaces.

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Daily 9am - 5pm
44 Ochre Point Ave, Newport, RI, 02840
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Newport Gilded Age Mansions Trolley Tour with Breakers Admission (Ages 5+)

Newport Gilded Age Mansions Trolley Tour with Breakers Admission (Ages 5+)

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Discover the beauty of Newport, Rhode Island, and its historical mansions on a trolley tour that takes you past more than 150 points of interest along Ocean Drive, Bellevue Avenue, Cliff Walk, and more. Also included is admission to The Breakers, a Vanderbilt mansion and U.S. National Historic Landmark.
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  • 1 hour 40 minutes
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Newport Trolley Tour with Breakers Mansion - Viking Tours
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Newport Trolley Tour with Breakers Mansion - Viking Tours

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Visit one of Newport's gorgeous Gilded Age mansions on a trolley tour that includes admission to Marble House, The Breakers, or Rosecliff. Choose the one that interests you most, taking in antique art and furnishings that are a fascinating glimpse of daily life in historic Newport. And since the trolley tour explores Ocean Drive and Bellevue Avenue, it's a great way to get an overview of the city's exclusive neighborhoods and beautiful coastal scenery, with an onboard guide to share Newport facts and history as you explore.
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  • 3 hours
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Newport Cliff Walk Self-Guided Walking Tour

Newport Cliff Walk Self-Guided Walking Tour

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Explore scenic, Newport’s historic Cliff Walk at your own pace using this self-guided, GPS-based tour. Download an easy-to-use app and set off on an attraction-packed audio tour. Learn the little-known stories behind famous families of the Gilded Age—the Vanderbilts, the Astors, and other millionaires—and see their iconic oceanside mansions.
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  • 1 hour
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Boston to Newport Small-Group Day Trip with Breakers & Marble House Admission

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

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Escape the hustle of the city and get away to the tranquility of Newport, Rhode Island, on a guided, small-group day tour from Boston. This quaint coastal town, known as America’s First Resort, is the perfect getaway and just 70 miles south of Beantown. Explore the Breakers mansion, the most grandiose of Newport’s summer mansions. Visit attractions like the Ocean Drive Historic District, the St Mary’s Church complex and the U.S. Naval War College, among others. Hotel pickup and drop-off plus a snack, guidebook and discount offer card are included.
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  • 11 hours
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Ultimate Newport Self-Guided Bundle Tour

Ultimate Newport Self-Guided Bundle Tour

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Visit historic, coastal Newport at your own pace during this attraction-packed, self-guided tour. Follow a carefully chosen itinerary and live GPS map, with stops at celebrated mansions like the Bellevue House, the chateau-inspired Elms, and the iconic Vanderbilt home, the Breakers, plus natural sights like Easton’s Beach and Fort Adams State Park.
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  • 4 hours 10 minutes
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Newport's Famous Scenic Narrated Trolley Tour

Newport's Famous Scenic Narrated Trolley Tour

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Enjoy a fully narrated trolley tour of the Ocean Drive Historic District during your visit to Newport. See the residences of prominent people and catch a glimpse of seventeenth-century buildings and mansions along Ten-Mile Ocean Drive and Bellevue Avenue. Learn about Newport's history and see the nation’s first public library, the oldest surviving synagogue, and John F. Kennedy’s unofficial Summer White House.
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  • 1 hour 30 minutes
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Private Historic Newport Pedicab Tour

Private Historic Newport Pedicab Tour

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Hop into a pedicab for a private tour of Newport, Rhode Island. Your personal guide, who navigates through the area for you, tailors the tour to your interests and provides little–known anecdotes about Newport’s rich history. Unlike bus and shuttle tours, pedicab transport affords you unobstructed views of the scenery and plenty of photo opportunities.
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  • 1 hour
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Newport Cliff Walk Self Guided Interactive Quiz and Walking Tour (Rhode Island)
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Newport Cliff Walk Self Guided Interactive Quiz and Walking Tour (Rhode Island)

Return to the extravagance of the Gilded Age. Stroll beside the ocean and admire the opulent villas that line these seaside bluffs. Get to know the Vanderbilts and the Astors, and get a taste of the luxurious lifestyles they lived in these enormous mansions. Oh, and of course, there’s plenty of drama to discover among these high-society socialites, like Mrs. Astor’s ever-contentious list of who was and wasn’t invited to her super-exclusive parties. Before each stop, you'll be asked a question. Answers may be found on plaques, paintings, or even on the structures themselves. The correct response will enable an audio playback of its glorious history, along with its picture/animation/video, text transcript, tips, and advice. Get ready for the Gilded Age in America to come to life! Please note that the tour is just available for Apple devices.
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Private Day Trip From Boston to the Newport Mansions

Private Day Trip From Boston to the Newport Mansions

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Visit Newport, Rhode Island and its historic mansions on a private full-day tour from Boston. Relax in a deluxe vehicle with your own private driver who takes you to the elegant mansions that overlook the Atlantic Ocean. You can tour the mansions (own expense), stroll around the grounds and the Cliff Walk, and have lunch in Newport, where many restaurants serve up fresh seafood and more.
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  • 10 hours
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Newport Cliff Walk: A Self-Guided Audio Tour

Newport Cliff Walk: A Self-Guided Audio Tour

Savor the secrets and scandals from the Gilded Age that linger along Newport’s captivating coastline with this affordable walking tour. • View the impressive stately mansions like the Breakers, Rosecliff, Belmont Estate and Rough Point, which were all once home to ‘The 400’, from Newport’s Cliff Walk • Hear from producer Gregg Squeglia, a travel writer and tour guide based in Massachusetts • Do it all in 90 minutes or linger at stops along the way with complete control over when you start and finish • Get unlimited use before your booking date and after it • Use the virtual tour option at home Once you’ve booked, you’ll receive a ticket with instructions and a unique code listed under “Before You Go”. Then simply install the VoiceMap app and enter your code. The app displays directions to the starting point, and when you’re in the right place, just pop in your headphones and tap start. VoiceMap has automatic GPS playback, with turn-by-turn directions. It also works offline.
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    Ocean Drive Historic District: A Newport Self-Guided Driving Tour

    Ocean Drive Historic District: A Newport Self-Guided Driving Tour

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    Are you looking for a discrete way to see Newport’s local secrets? Explore at your own pace with this affordable driving tour. • Hear the rowdy Newport history of America’s famous and infamous on a mansion-packed drive from America’s Cup avenue past Fort Adams and the Cliff Walk houses of owners like Jay Leno • Hear from producer Erin Egresitz, a professional tour guide with ten years of experience and, the owner of Rhody Rambles • Take 45 minutes or linger along the way with complete control over when you start and finish • Get unlimited use before and after your booking date • Use the virtual tour option at home Once you’ve booked, you’ll receive a ticket with instructions and a unique code listed under “Before You Go”. Then simply install the VoiceMap app and enter your code. The app displays directions to the starting point. When you, and your car, are in the right place, just tap start. VoiceMap has automatic GPS playback, with turn-by-turn directions. It also works offline.
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      BEST Martha’s Vineyard & Essex 2-Day Tour from New York

      BEST Martha’s Vineyard & Essex 2-Day Tour from New York

      Discover Newport, Rhode Island, and Martha's Vineyard, located just off the coast of Massachusetts, on this 2-day excursion from New York City. Known as a popular summer destination, Martha's Vineyard boasts colorful houses and picturesque beaches. Here, tour Aquinnah Cliffs, which offers sweeping views of the Atlantic. In Newport, explore a 19th-century mansion called the Breakers (admission not included in tour price).
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      Newport Open Air Trolley Tour With Mansion Admission (Ages 5+)

      Newport Open Air Trolley Tour With Mansion Admission (Ages 5+)

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      Experience Newport's only open air trolley tour with breath-taking views of Ocean Drive and the Gilded Age mansions along Bellevue Ave and the Cliff Walk. You will also visit the inside of the Breakers mansion for an additional 90 minutes for approximately 3 hours of the best Newport experience! --This narrated tour covers 150 points of interest including Newport's Gilded Age, Colonial, and Naval History . --Restaurants, boat tours, lighthouse sunsets and Newport's best activities of today are also explained --See TV and movie sets come to life such as Hocus Pocus 2, HBO's The Gilded Age, and classics such as Amistad, True Lies, The Great Gatsby, and a dozen others. --Your guide also explains how to navigate the city on your own and the best places to park for free.
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      • 1 hour 30 minutes
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      Newport Cliff Walk - Legends of the Gilded Age GPS Guided Audio Tour

      Newport Cliff Walk - Legends of the Gilded Age GPS Guided Audio Tour

      This tour hits the highlights of Newport's Cliff Walk, including detailed stories of the Gilded Age and the families that inhabited the mansions found along the Cliff Walk. You can take this tour anytime during daylight hours. Once you make the booking, we will provide you with a link to download the app as well as a voucher code for the tour. This tour includes about two hours of audio, making it one of the most comprehensive self-guided tours available. We cover a wide range of topics from the rise of the Vanderbilt family, servant life within the mansions, and the hierarchy of Newport's exclusive society at the turn of the 20th century. This tour is extremely affordable, convenient, and sure to answer all of your questions regarding this curious time in American history. This tour uses the VoiceMap app and is GPS-enabled. The audio is delivered at the right place and time with turn-by-turn directions, meaning that you won't need to keep looking at your phone.
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      • 1 hour 40 minutes
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      Newport Open Air Trolley Tour (Ages 5+)

      Newport Open Air Trolley Tour (Ages 5+)

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      Experience Newport's only open air trolley tour with breath-taking views of Ocean Drive and the Gilded Age mansions along Bellevue Ave and the Cliff Walk. --This narrated tour covers 150 points of interest including Newport's Gilded Age, Colonial, and Naval History . --Restaurants, boat tours, lighthouse sunsets and Newport's best activities of today are also explained --See TV and movie sets come to life such as Hocus Pocus 2, HBO's The Gilded Age, and classics such as Amistad, True Lies, The Great Gatsby, and a dozen others. --Your guide also explains how to navigate the city on your own and the best places to park for free.
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      BEST Boston, New Haven and Rhode Island 2-Day Tour from New York

      BEST Boston, New Haven and Rhode Island 2-Day Tour from New York

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      Visit three top universities in the U.S. at Harvard, Yale and MIT. Official in-depth campus tours of Harvard & Yale University guided by enrolled undergraduate students. Ride on the replica of amphibious military vehicle sightseeing around the city on the Boston duck tour. Visit the Breakers – one of the grandest summer "cottages" and a symbol of the Vanderbilt family's social and financial preeminence in turn of the century America. Grab a bite of authentic local gourmet: Boston lobster dinner & clam chowder. Room Details All hotel rooms are based on two Full / Double beds or one King/Queen bed depends on what hotel availiable on the day. The maximum occupancy per room is four travelers. One Room Selection If you are a party of more than four guests or desire to have separate rooms, please provide a separate booking. Avoid traveling in a different bus? If you have more than one booking, please provide all confirmation numbers once your bookings are complete.
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      • 2 days
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      The Breakers hours of operation: Daily 9am - 5pm. Buy tickets in advance on Viator. If you book with Viator, you can cancel at least 24 hours before the start date of your tour for a full refund.