Historic Highlights Featuring the Gilded Age Tour

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1 hour 30 minutes (approximately)
Offered in: English

Your private van tour will introduce you to Newport, Ri to discover more than 387 years of history. You will quickly see why Newport, RI. became 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 fully narrated tour, for up to 5 guests, so we explore Newport, RI and all its amazing aspects a relaxed pace, and not packed into a overcrowded tour bus. Keep in mind your tour last roughly 90 minutes and we DO NOT go inside any mansions. We will pass them and give you interesting information from the exterior.

What's Included

Fully Narrated Excursion
Air-conditioned vehicle
You can bring water but we do not provide it.
You can bring snacks but we do not provide them.

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point
23 America's Cup Ave

We meet you on the back side of the Transportation center, next to the entrance of the parking garage.

End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes (approximately)
  • (Pass by)

    We will pass by One of the Oldest Amatuer Basefilds in the US.

    Admission ticket free
  • (Pass by)

    We will pass by one of the Oldest Synagogue in the United States.

    Admission ticket free
  • (Pass by)

    We will pass by the Americas First lending Library.

    Admission ticket free
  • (Pass by)

    We will visit the Sometimes know as the Mystery Tower.

    Admission ticket free
  • (Pass by)

    We will pass by at the Newports Colonial Main Street.

    Admission ticket free
  • Brenton Point State Park (Pass by)

    This ocean fron park is along the amazing coastal roadway called Ocean Drive.

    Admission ticket free
  • Marble House (Pass by)

    A fine example of French Architecture, built as a summer home for Alva Vanderbilt.

    Admission ticket free
  • The Breakers (Pass by)

    The 70 room summer cottage built for Cornelius Vanderbilt

    Admission ticket free
  • The Elms (Pass by)

    Summer home of Coal Baron Edward Berwind. Also a frequent filming location of the HBO's popular period drama, The Gilded Age.

    Admission ticket free
  • International Tennis Hall of Fame (Pass by)

    The musuem was home to the firdt US Open.

    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
Supplied by Tour Newport RI

Tags

Bus Tours
Private and Luxury
Private Sightseeing Tours
Cultural Tours
Historical Tours

Cancellation Policy

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