Private Newport Gilded Age Tour

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2 hours (approximately)
Pickup offered
Offered in: English

The Gilded Age tour is a private, high-end guided Newport mansion tour focused on their historic estates along Bellevue Avenue and Ocean Drive. On this tour, you will see some of the oldest and most iconic mansions in the country, architectural masterpieces that once hosted America’s wealthiest families. As we travel along Bellevue Avenue and Ocean Drive, you will hear stories of opulence, ambition, and the history that shaped Newport into the Playground of the Rich. From sweeping ocean views to intricate estate details, this journey offers a captivating look into one of the most glamorous eras in American history.

What's Included

Bottled water

Meeting and pickup

Pickup points
You can choose a pickup location at checkout (multiple pickup locations are available).
Pickup details:

We will pick you up at Newport, RI, USA, Hotels, and Ports.

Your Tour Guide will be outside of Coastal Cruiser welcoming you aboard!!

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Meeting point

To find Market Square in Newport, look for the historic historic brick building located at 12 Market Square, which sits directly at the intersection of Thames Street and Americas Cup Avenue in the heart of downtown.

End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

Duration: 2 hours (approximately)
  • 1
    The Breakers

    The largest and most famous, a Vanderbilt mansion. (Tour outside only)

    10 minutes • Admission ticket not included
  • Marble House (Pass by)

    Modeled after the Petit Trianon at Versailles.

    Admission ticket free
  • 2
    The Elms

    Modeled after an 18th-century French chateau, this 1901 home was one of the first in America to have electricity throughout. (Tour outside only)

    5 minutes • Admission ticket not included
  • 3
    Rosecliff

    Built for silver heiress Theresa Fair Oelrichs in 1902, it was used to film movies like The Great Gatsby and True Lies. (Tour outside only)

    5 minutes • Admission ticket not included
  • 4

    An 1852 Italianate villa that was the first to set the standard for Victorian-era splendor in Newport. (Tour outside only)

    5 minutes • Admission ticket not included
  • Kingscote (Pass by)

    Built in 1841, it launched the "cottage boom" of the 19th century.

    Admission ticket free
  • 5
    Rough Point Museum

    The former home of philanthropist Doris Duke. (Tour outside only)

    5 minutes • Admission ticket not included
  • (Pass by)

    A 200-year-old Georgian home that was the first to be preserved by the Preservation Society

    Admission ticket free

Additional info

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Supplied by Coastal Crusiers Ri

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Bus Tours
Private and Luxury
Private Sightseeing Tours
Cultural Tours
Historical Tours
Golf Tours & Tee Times
Ports of Call Tours
Luxury Car Tours
Shore Excursions
Port Pickup
Short term availability

Cancellation Policy

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

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