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Your private minivan tour will introduce you to Newport, Ri to discover more than 386 years of history. You will quickly see why Newport, RI. become the go-to summer destination for the Gilded Age crowd and Mrs. Astor's " 400." The Tour is Fully narrated along the 15 mile route, passing over 100 local attractions, points of Interest and Historic Sights. Keep in mind this is a private tour, for up to 5 guests, so we explore Newport, RI and all its amazing aspects at YOUR pace! Keep in mind your tour last roughly 90 minutes. If you wish to visit 1 mansion during the excusrsion there is an additional fee for mansion admission tickets. We charge our cost, $20 dollars to tour the Marble House, Rosecliff or the Elms, $25 to visit the Breakers Mansion. As a courtesy to our guests, If you purchase the Mansion Tickets from your guide at tour time, we will stand by for 1 extra hour at no additional cost. To visit more than 1 mansion you must book the prior or following tour time slot.
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
For Cruiseship passengers, pickups can be made at the Newport, RI dock ternimal. (Please request when booking)
Plese meet behing the Transportation Center and Aquarium, near the public parking garage entrance.
Itinerary
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(Pass by)
Newport's Neighborhood ballpark is the oldest amatuer baseball stadium since 1908. See where immortals of Baseball, like Satchel Page, Babe Ruth and Bob Feller once played. The stadium is still in use by many local baseball teams including the Newport Gulls.
Admission ticket free -
(Pass by)
The Oldest Synagouge in the United States, dating back to 1763. It is a symbol for Newport as a haven for religious freedom seekers.
Admission ticket free -
(Pass by)
Also known as the Newport Mystery Tower, this Stone Tower has many theories as to its origin. Was it a Lighthouse? A house of Worship? Watchtower? As we pass by. you can see it for yourself and decide for yourself.
Admission ticket free -
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We stop for a short break at this picturesque overlook. The 90 acre State park was once a summer estate and is located at the southern most point of Newport, RI.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
(Pass by)
At the south end of prestigious Bellevue Avenue is the summer estate of tobacco hieress Doris Duke. The controversial billionaire spent many summers here and forever changed Newport with her colonial preservation efforts.
Admission ticket free -
2The Breakers
we will also stop and give a detailed explanation of Newport's largest mansion, the Breakers. Touring the Breakers is possible for and additional fee. The additional fee is $25 to access the Breakers and can be added during booking via the ticket calender.
5 minutes • Admission ticket not included -
3Marble House
We stop to give detailed information about Newport's most expensive Summer Cottage ever built, the Marble House. The mansion can be toured for an additional fee. The tour admission is $20 and can be reserved through the booking calender.
5 minutes • Admission ticket not included -
Ocean Drive (Pass by)
We travel along the very scenic 10 mile Ocean Drive, where you will see two state parks, amzing ocean views and historic summer homes from Newport's bygone era, the Gileded Age.
Admission ticket free -
(Pass by)
See the famous Newport Casino, once the hub of Summertime activites for the seasonal elites, now home to the International Tennis Hall of Fame.
Admission ticket free -
(Pass by)
We pass through the colonial disctrict once again, passing the colonial wharfes, that are now the center of Newport's tourisrm industry.
Admission ticket free -
(Pass by)
See Mr Berwind's summer home, a frequent filming location for the popular HBO show the Gilded Age. Can aslo be toured for an additional fee.
Admission ticket free -
(Pass by)
We explain many aspects of the Gilded Age as we travel along this excuisite Avenue.
Admission ticket free
Additional info
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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Cancellation Policy
- 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.
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
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You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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