Newport RI Mansions Scenic Trolley Tour (Ages 8+ only)

For ages 8+ only, this approx 90-min tour is an overview of scenic Newport. Please arrive 10 minutes before tour start time for boarding. Tours leave on time . After boarding our luxurious and com

For ages 8+ only, this approx 90-min tour is an overview of scenic Newport. Please arrive 10 minutes before tour start time for boarding. Tours leave on time . After boarding our luxurious and comfortable trolley at platform #2 of the Newport Transit Center, your driver starts the tour with a brief history of Colonial-era downtown and explains the Gilded Age history and events that occurred over the centuries. Then you will experience breath-taking views of scenic Ocean Drive prior to seeing the strip of mansions lining Bellevue Ave. Along the route, movie and TV sets will come to life, such as HBOs The Gilded Ages., Hocus Pocus 2, The Great Gatsby, andf more. Today's happenings are also thoroughly covered such as the best dining spots, boat tours, and other fun activities. Your tour guide will detail the best way to navigate this bustling city as well as explain the Cliff Walk attractions. This tour is approximately 70-90 minutes depending on traffic conditions.

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Location: Newport

What's Included

For Ages 8+ only, board our luxurious, comfortable late model trolley with leather captain's chairs
See over 150+ points of interest such as Colonial Downtown, Scenic Ocean Drive, and Mansion Row
Our breathtaking, narrated scenic overview trolley tour of Newport

Community Discussion

Q&A

Q: Is there a weight limit or special seating for larger folks on the trolley?

A: There's no specific weight limit mentioned, but the trolley is spacious with leather captain's chairs that should accommodate most people comfortably. Just make sure to arrive early so you can choose a good spot! If you have any concerns, you can always reach out to the Newport Travel Trolley Tours directly.

Q: What can we expect regarding the history shared during the tour? Is it kid-friendly?

A: The tour gives a great overview of Newport's Colonial and Gilded Age history in a way that's engaging for all ages, including kids. The guide keeps it interesting with fun facts and stories, so my 10-year-old loved it! They also include cool info about filming locations like 'Hocus Pocus 2.'

Q: How does rescheduling work if it rains?

A: If it rains, they usually contact you to discuss rescheduling options. It might be a little tricky depending on availability, so I recommend checking the forecast and booking a backup date just in case! We had to reschedule once, and it was pretty smooth.

Discussions

Thinking of gifting the Newport Mansions Scenic Trolley Tour!

I'm considering this tour as a gift for my parents. They've never been to Newport, and I think they'd love the mansions and history. The 90-min overview seems perfect since they don’t like long tours. And I love that it’s all ages from 8+. Has anyone done this before? What was your favorite part?

Just did the Newport Trolley Tour and it was amazing!

OMG, just got back from the Newport Mansions Scenic Trolley Tour! The trolley ride was super comfy, and the views were to die for. Ocean Drive was breathtaking, and I didn't realize how many cool mansions are on Bellevue Ave. The guide made it fun and shared tons of interesting stories. Highly recommend it for anyone visiting!