USA · NEWPORT TOURS
Good newport tours fill up weeks ahead; the great ones go first. Below: the 12 to book early, what each includes and how they differ.
Ride a comfortable Newport trolley past Ocean Drive and Cliff Walk, then tour The Breakers Vanderbilt mansion with admission included.
“An amazing tour of amazing houses. We felt like we got a glimpse of the Gilded Age. Trolley Rob was an amazing guide and kept it very interesting. We also appreciated his suggestions and hacks.”
Ride Newport Harbor and Narragansett Bay on a restored lobster boat with live narration and included Del’s Lemonade. 75 min, $42.
“This boat tour was awesome!! Patrick was incredibly intelligent and witty and made learning about the area very fun, and also made my mother in law and I cackle the entire time lol. The ‘Newport margarita’ they serve is delicious! (Lemonade and tequila). Staff was very friendly and professional. Would recommend to anyone wanting to be on the water and learn a bit about the area.”
Ride Newport’s trolley for a guided intro to Ocean Drive and Bellevue Avenue, then tour The Breakers mansion with included admission.
“Great experience. Covered all the areas of interest. Guide was fantastic with lots of info Good instructions”
A guided 90-minute open-sided trolley tour of Newport, RI with pro narration, air-conditioned comfort, and big highlights like Bellevue Ave.
“AN excellent tour. Lived up to our expectations. Saw Newport in all it's glory. The guide was excellent and we'll informed”
Ride an old-fashioned trolley through Newport, Rhode Island on a narrated 90-minute loop, with optional Breakers Mansion access.
“Our guide was great. He’s lived there all his life so he knew the area was”
Scenic narrated trolley tour of Newport RI, past 150+ Gilded Age sights like Ocean Drive, Cliff Walk, Marble House, and The Breakers.
“We traveled with kids and adults and we all enjoyed our tour. Carlos did a great job providing the history and fun facts about Newport!”
Walk Newport hidden eateries on a 3.25-hour food tour with tastings, history stops, and optional alcohol upgrades.
“Good food, history and new friends makes for a wonderful experience. Glad to visit some off the beaten path but wonderful food experiences in Newport.”
1-hour sunset cruise on a restored lobster boat in Newport, RI. Live crew stories, champagne toast, quahog stuffie, and a cash bar.
“Loved Troy!! He did an outstanding job! Loved the places we toured. The trolly was so cute and clean. Highly recommended!!”
Ride the Coastal Queen for 75 minutes of live-guided Newport Bay views, lighthouses, mansions, forts, and a bar in comfort.
“We were 4 ladies and Joyce was excellent, informative and knowledgeable”
Self-guided access to Newport’s Gilded Age mansions with a flexible 1 or 2 property ticket, anchored by The Breakers.
“The insights into society and culture of turn of the century families that shaped American Industry and our economy was great. The architecture and detail of the mansions is is amazing! The art work is breathtaking. I highly recommend the tours and especially the Breakers for everyone.”
Taste Newport’s harbor and Gilded Age in a 3-hour small-group walk with lunch, five tastings, and 300-year history.
“The tour was informative and fun. It was a nice stroll along the historical streets of Newport. All of the restaurant stops offered tasty fare and it was fun to taste a local dish like their verison of clam chowder. The guide was delightful and the group was fun. This is a great way to have lunch, a walk and a history lesson all within a few hours.”
Self-guided Newport Mansions ticket to The Breakers plus one more estate. Flexible dates, downloadable audio guide, coastal views.
“Mansions are fantastic to see. Time capsule of history and wealth. Definitely worth going to visit.”
Every kind of day out, and the best of each.
