Newport Trolley Tour with Marble House - Viking Tours

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3 hours (approximately)
Offered in: English

Explore the history and see the beauty of Newport on this driver narrated 3-hour trolley tour. Pass beautiful buildings and grand mansions on Ten-Mile Ocean Drive and Bellevue Avenue while learning about their stories. Included in your tour is admission into the Marble House, the elaborate estate of William K. Vanderbilt.

What's Included

Admission to the following Newport Mansion: The Marble House
90-minute Driver Narrated Trolley Tour of Scenic Newport
Learn about Newport’s history and significance
Professional Guide
Gratuities

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point
23 America's Cup Ave

Newport Gateway Center (Bus Terminal) Viking Trolley Post 3 23 America's Cup Avenue, Newport, RI 02840 Trolleys depart from Post 3 at the Newport Gateway Center. The trolley will generally arrive about 15 minutes prior to the start of your tour.

End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

Duration: 3 hours (approximately)
  • 1

    Start your tour at the Newport Visitor Center at 23 Americas Cup Ave. Climb aboard our classically designed Red & Green Trolleys for a 90 Minute Driving tour of the city.

    20 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • Ocean Drive (Pass by)

    Pass through the Historic Downtown Newport section to learn about what made Newport one of the most imporant colonial cities in America. As we weave through downtown we will visit the famed Ten-Mile Ocean Drive known for it's breathtaking beauty.

    Admission ticket free
  • (Pass by)

    As we finish our tour of the Ten-Mile Ocean Drive we will continue our tour on Bellevue Avenue, known for the opulent estates that made the Gilded Ages part of Newport's famed history!

    Admission ticket free
  • 2
    Marble House

    Visit the opulent summer cottage of Alva & William K Vanderbilt.

    1 hour • Admission ticket included
  • (Pass by)

    We finish our tour back at the Newport Visitor Center and allow guests to go and explore our great City by the Sea!

    Admission ticket free

Additional info

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Languages Available: Audio and Written Guides are available at the mansions in one of the following languages. Please inquire upon arrival. Audio tours of The Breakers are available in English, French, Spanish, German and Chinese. The audio tour of Marble House is available in English, French, Spanish and German.
  • Audio Tours - Bring your phones and headsets! To listen to the self-guided tour, group members must bring their own smart device with earbuds/headsets and download the tour from the Newport Mansions app. It is highly recommended to download the app and open the app to download the tour before you arrive. If you do not have headphones, you may read the tour transcript in the app or pick up a printed script at the mansion.
  • Children Under 6 Not Permitted
  • Not recommended for young children
Supplied by Viking Trolley Tours of Newport

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Private and Luxury
Cultural Tours
Historical Tours
Trolley Tours
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Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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