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Boston to Newport Small-Group Day Trip with Breakers & Marble House Admission
Boston, United States
From USD 135.00
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- 11 hours (approx.)
- Pickup offered
- Mobile ticket
- Offered in: English
Overview
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.
- Day trip to Newport, Rhode Island, including mansions and a narrated tour, from Boston
- Take a self-guided tour of The Breakers mansion and capture photos at the Cliff Walk
- Wander the elaborate grounds of The Elms mansion and admire beautiful Renaissance art inside
- See major Newport sights including St Mary's Parish, Fort Adams and the Naval War College
- Enjoy free time to explore Newport on your own
- Hotel pickup and drop-off, snack, guidebook, and discount offer card included
- Small-group tour limited to 14 people to ensure more personalized attention from your guide
Why Travellers Choose This Tour
This two-for-one tour includes admission to both Breakers and the Elms House, plus a 10% discount in the Breakers' shop.
What's Included
- Round-Trip Transportation via air-conditioned Mini Coach Bus
- Pick-Up/Drop-Off at one of 5 strategically located Boston hotel locations
- 1-Hour Narrated Bus Tour of Newport, RI
- Gratuities (recommended)
- Lunch (dining options available throughout Newport)
Meeting And Pickup
Pickup points
Select a pickup point
Start time
07:15 am
Pickup details
Please select 1 of the 5 strategically chosen Boston hotel pickup locations. These are the only pickup/drop-off locations available for this day trip. Thank you
What To Expect
After downtown Boston hotel pickup, begin the drive to Newport, Rhode Island. Enjoy a snack and listen to the guide provide a bit of history about Newport, a sailing destination for many that’s known as America's First Resort. Receive a guidebook and discount card to use on this trip.
The first stop is at the Breakers mansion, the grandest of Newport’s summer mansions and a symbol of the Vanderbilt family’s social and financial preeminence in turn-of-the-century America. Spend two hours here, part of which can be enjoyed with a self-guided audio tour. Don’t forget the photo-worthy ocean view behind the mansion.
Then take a narrated city tour of some other Newport sites. See the St. Mary’s Church complex. This National Historic Shrine is where President John F. Kennedy married Jacqueline Bouvier on September 12, 1953. There’s the Touro Synagogue, a National Historic Site that is the oldest synagogue building still standing in the United States. It’s also the oldest surviving Jewish synagogue building in North America. Also check out Fort Adams, a former U.S. Army post, and the U.S. Naval War College, the staff college and “Home of Thought” for the United States Navy. The guided city tour ends at the Discover Newport Visitor Center to plan some free time with the help of the aforementioned guidebook.
Finally, take a tour of the Elms, a National Historic Landmark that was the summer home of Mr. and Mrs. Edward Julius Berwind of Philadelphia and New York. He made his fortune in the coal industry and would call upon Philadelphia architect Horace Trumbauer to fashion a house after the mid-18th-century French Chateau d’Asnieres outside Paris. Construction was completed in 1901 at a cost of roughly $1.4 million.
After a long day of sightseeing, relax on the journey back to Boston.
The first stop is at the Breakers mansion, the grandest of Newport’s summer mansions and a symbol of the Vanderbilt family’s social and financial preeminence in turn-of-the-century America. Spend two hours here, part of which can be enjoyed with a self-guided audio tour. Don’t forget the photo-worthy ocean view behind the mansion.
Then take a narrated city tour of some other Newport sites. See the St. Mary’s Church complex. This National Historic Shrine is where President John F. Kennedy married Jacqueline Bouvier on September 12, 1953. There’s the Touro Synagogue, a National Historic Site that is the oldest synagogue building still standing in the United States. It’s also the oldest surviving Jewish synagogue building in North America. Also check out Fort Adams, a former U.S. Army post, and the U.S. Naval War College, the staff college and “Home of Thought” for the United States Navy. The guided city tour ends at the Discover Newport Visitor Center to plan some free time with the help of the aforementioned guidebook.
Finally, take a tour of the Elms, a National Historic Landmark that was the summer home of Mr. and Mrs. Edward Julius Berwind of Philadelphia and New York. He made his fortune in the coal industry and would call upon Philadelphia architect Horace Trumbauer to fashion a house after the mid-18th-century French Chateau d’Asnieres outside Paris. Construction was completed in 1901 at a cost of roughly $1.4 million.
After a long day of sightseeing, relax on the journey back to Boston.
Downtown
15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
The Breakers
2 hours • Admission Ticket Included
St. Mary's Catholic Church
5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Touro Synagogue
5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Fort Adams State Park
15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Newport Visitors Information Center
15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Marble House
2 hours • Admission Ticket Included
Ocean Drive
30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
International Tennis Hall of Fame
1 hour • Admission Ticket Not Included
Cliff Walk
30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
New England Trips
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking, unless booked within 3 days of travel. In this case confirmation will be received within 48 hours, subject to availability
- Multi-Lingual Audio Guides of The Breakers and The Marble House are available in English, French, Spanish, German and Chinese. Please request as you enter the mansion. Narrated Tour of Newport in English Only.
- Pick-Up/Drop off is included at one of 5 strategically placed downtown Boston hotels. Please provide your pickup choice at checkout.
- Near public transportation
- Most travellers can participate
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 20 travellers
Cancellation Policy
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
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Danna_A
Lucia was an awesome driver and guide. Great trip!! The information was fascinating and the day well worth our time.
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A great tour of Gilded Age beach mansions!
Michael_C, May 2023
A truly wonderful experience. Our guide/driver Lucia was funny, knowledgeable and so very kind. Helping with my husband’s rolling walker at every stop, giving us a great narration of Newport and even stopped in Fall River to show us some old US Navy battleships and pass Lizzie Borden’s house. The Breakers and Marble House were Gilded Age decadence at its most fun and pick up and drop off were a breeze. Take this tour!
Response from Host, May 2023
Thank you for taking the time to write this GREAT 5 star review of our Day trip to Newport from Boston. I am glad that you had such a wonderful experience. and that Lucia was so helpful. We all appreciate your recommendation!
Kind Regards,
Stephen M. Belcastro
President
New England Trips Inc.
Great trip!
Gail_B, May 2023
Our guide’s knowledge of the historical houses was impressive. She also had interesting stories and great driving skill in heavy traffic. Definitely recommend!
Response from Host, May 2023
Thank you for this GREAT 5 star review of our Day trip to Newport from Boston. I am glad that you enjoyed your time with our guide. Your RECOMMENDATION is greatly appreciated.
Kind Regards,
Stephen M. Belcastro
President
New England Trips Inc.
Amazing place, great...
Marianna_T, Oct 2022
Amazing place, great trip. The mansions are spectacular and so are the views. Guide was great, Everything was perfect, recommend 100%
Response from Host, Oct 2022
Thank you for this AMAZING 5 star review of our Day trip to the Newport Mansions from Boston. I am very happy to hear how much that you enjoyed your day with us. Your HIGH RECOMMENDATION is greatly appreciated.
Sincerely,
Stephen M. Belcastro
President
New England Trips Inc.
Lovely Tour and guide
Stacey_M, Oct 2022
So great trip, bonus stop in Fall River. The Breakers was fantastic, but understood HBO was filming "The Guilded Age" so was a tiny bit disappointed in Rosecliff as a substitution for Marble House. With so many other options in the Newport area Rosecliff just wasn't as impressive. Still very beautiful, with lovely grounds.
Response from Host, Oct 2022
Thank you for this GREAT 5 star review of our Newport Day trip from Boston. Unfortunately, the only mansions that are open to the public right now are the Breakers and Rosecliff. I am glad that you enjoyed both the time with your guide and your overall day in Newport. Thanks for sharing your experience.
Kind Regards,
Stephen M. Belcastro
President
New England Trips Inc.
Beautiful Newport
LORI_S, Oct 2022
Enjoyed the tour guide and the Breakers. No one in our group was impressed with the Marble House. I would pick another Mansion if possible.
Response from Host, Oct 2022
Thank you for the 4 star review of our Newport Day trip from Boston. I am glad that you enjoyed your day. You actually went to Rosecliff and not Marble House due to the filming of a movie at the Marble House during the month of October. I am glad that you enjoyed the Breakers and had a 4 star day.
Kind Regards,
Stephen M. Belcastro
President
New England Trips Inc.
Awesome recommend to all!!
Danna_A, Oct 2022
Lucia was an awesome driver and guide. Great trip!! The information was fascinating and the day well worth our time.
Response from Host, Oct 2022
Thank you for the AWESOME 5 star review of our Newport Day trip from Boston. I am very happy to hear how much that you enjoyed both your time with Lucia and your day in Newport. I appreciate you sharing your experience and the recommendation of our tour.
Kind Regards,
Stephen M. Belcastro
President
New England Trips Inc.
Fully packed fun day!
Regan_C, Oct 2022
Lucia was a great guide. Good pace and lots of fun facts along the way. I really enjoyed that she drove us through Newport and showed us the other mansions we didn’t get to tour. It was neat to see them. It was a great day.
Response from Host, Oct 2022
Thank you for the GREAT 5 star review of our Newport Day trip from Boston. I am glad that you enjoyed your time with Lucia and your day in Newport. I appreciate you sharing your experience.
Kind Regards,
Stephen M. Belcastro
President
New England Trips Inc.
Amazing day at Newport
Kok_N, Sept 2022
We had a truly wonderful day out at Newport , RI - saw both the Breakers mansion and Marble House, also really enjoyed the Cliff Walk and time spent at Downtown Newport. Our driver Lucia was punctual, informative and we even managed to get back to Boston just before 7pm ! Overall a 5 star experience we will not forget anytime soon , thanks !!! 😀
Response from Host, Oct 2022
Thank you for this AMAZING 5 star review of our Newport Day trip from Boston. I am so happy to hear how much that you enjoyed your time with Lucia and day in Newport. It's really a great feeling to know that we helped provide you with an experience that created a wonderful memory for you. I appreciate you sharing.
Kind Regards,
Stephen M. Belcastro
President
New England Trips Inc.
Lucia was a wonderful...
Cassie_M, Sept 2022
Lucia was a wonderful guide! The “cottages” are spectacular.. waterfront worth seeing. A long but fulfilling day..
Response from Host, Sept 2022
Thank you for the WONDERFUL 5 star review of our Newport Day trip from Boston. I am very happy to hear how much that you enjoyed your time with Lucia and your day in Newport. Thanks for sharing your experience.
Sincerely,
Stephen M. Belcastro
President
New England Trips Inc.
Loire Valley chateaux in the US
John_T, Sept 2022
Who knew such amazing houses even existed in the U.S.! Definitely in the top two or three Tours I have taken!
Response from Host, Sept 2022
Thank you for the AMAZING 5 star review of our Newport Day trip from Boston. House like that do exist and we are lucky to have them so close to Boston. I am glad that you enjoyed your day with us!
Kind Regards,
Stephen M. Belcastro
President
New England Trips Inc.
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