90 Minute Luxury Van Scenic Tour of Newport Mansions

Enjoy Newport’s best narrated scenic tour in luxury and comfort! Our tour departs from the Newport Transit Center at Platform C 23 America’s Cup Ave. Newport Rhode Island. The guide starts the tour by covering Newport’s Colonial downtown area and its rich history, including 18 television and movie sets filmed over the years. Our luxury van proceeds to breathtaking Ocean Drive, where you’ll begin to see Gilded Age mansions. Then comes Bellevue Ave Mansion Row and the Cliff Walk area, where the guide shows you the stunning “summer cottages” and talks about the millionaire barons who once owned them. You can visit the inside of the Breakers Mansion for an optional price and be picked up later. The tour winds down in the waterfront downtown shopping and dining district where the guide covers all the contemporary activities available for you in today’s Newport.

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Location: Newport

What's Included

All Fees and Taxes

Community Discussion

Q&A

Q: What's the best time of year to take the Newport Mansions tour? I want to gift this to my parents but I’m worried about the weather!

A: The best time for the Newport Mansions tour is definitely summer or early fall. The weather is usually sunny and perfect for the scenic views along Ocean Drive. Plus, all the mansions will be in full bloom! Just be sure to check the forecast before you go, as it can get a bit chilly in late fall or if it rains.

Q: Is there an age limit for the tour? I’m thinking of bringing my kids, ages 8 and 10.

A: There’s no strict age limit, so kids are definitely welcome! Just keep in mind that it’s a narrated tour, so if they get bored easily, you might want to prep them beforehand. It can be a great educational experience about history and architecture!

Q: How do we get back to our car after the tour? Is parking easy at the Transit Center?

A: Parking at the Newport Transit Center is pretty straightforward, and they have a large lot. It’s usually not too crowded, especially if you arrive early. Once the tour ends in the downtown area, you can either walk back to your car or check with the tour guide if they can help arrange a quick drop-off.

Discussions

Just did the Newport Mansions tour and wow, what a treat!

I recently took the 90-minute luxury van tour of the Newport Mansions, and it was honestly one of the best experiences I’ve had. Our guide was super knowledgeable and shared so many interesting stories about the Gilded Age. The views along Ocean Drive were breathtaking! I really recommend going inside the Breakers Mansion for the extra fee; it’s totally worth it! If you're considering gifting this tour, I can’t recommend it enough! My parents would have loved it.

Thinking of getting this Newport tour as a gift, any tips?

I’m considering the luxury van tour of the Newport Mansions for my sister’s birthday. She loves history and architecture. I’ve heard great things about it but just wanted to hear some recent experiences. How’s the tour guide? Are the mansions really as stunning as they sound? Thanks!