1-Day Fabulous Newport Tour from Boston

Overview

Perfect for fans of the Gilded Age, yachts, mansions and millionaires, during this tour we'll visit a variety of places associated with the rich and famous.

First, we'll tour the Vanderbilt's seventy-room summer home, the Marble House. With approximately 500,000 cubic feet of white marble, it was built in 1892. Afterwards, we will travel to Newport's beautifully restored waterfront for shopping and lunch. See glamorous private yachts, modern racing sailboats, Newport's fishing fleet and ships from around the world.

In the afternoon, we'll visit a second famous mansion, the Breakers Mansion. We will travel along the ten-mile Ocean Drive enjoy spectacular views of mansions and secluded coves before returning to Boston.

Newport, RI

Newport is a high end New England seaport town, extremely popular among the mega-rich of America. Travel along Ocean Drive to get beautiful scenic views and see the magnificent Breakers Mansion. It is a short drive from Boston.

Marble House

One of the famous Newport Mansions, Marble House was one of the most elaborate and opulent mansions in the US at the time of its construction in 1892. Today it is a museum that is open to visitors.

Breakers Mansion

The Breakers Mansion is the largest and most opulent of the famous and historical Newport Mansions open to the public. Built by the Vanderbilt family at the turn of the century, this "summer cottage" stuns and amazes.

Opening Hours: Closed on Thanksgiving and Christmas

Departure & Return Find Closest Pickup

Location	Address	Departure	Return
Boston, MA	10 Park Plaza, Boston, MA 02116 (Mass Transportation Building - Boston, MA)	9:00am	7:30pm

*Return time is an estimate and varies based on traffic and weather conditions.

Complimentary pick-up service is available from most downtown Boston hotels prior to scheduled departure times.
For those not using a hotel pick up, you can go directly to the departure point on your own at the Mass Transportation Building. *Please arrive at least 15 mins in advance or you will miss the bus.

Includes & Excludes

Price Includes

Hotel pick-up, where available
Admission to two mansions

Price Excludes

Meals
Optional Gratuities

Policies

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Redemption

You will receive an confirmation email (e-ticket) after your order was received. Complete Operator information, including local telephone numbers at your destination, are included on your Confirmation Email (e-ticket). When you reserve your attractions and services you will be asked to print e-tickets to present when you arrive at your destination. You must print the e-tickets and take them along on your trip; they are your proof of purchase.

Terms & Condition

All purchases will be confirmed with one business day after purchase.
Standard Cancellation and Refund policy (please read before booking)
Tour schedules, rates, and itineraries subject to change without notice. Some tours may be canceled if fewer than 20 full fares are sold by departure time.
We reserve the right to modify the tour arrangements for smooth operation of the tour.

Q & A (1)

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We are the group of 20 from Russia and we are taking your tour 945-320 to Newport on Sunday July 28. I would like to know what phone number I could call to get information re: the details about the tour? Or may be you could provide me with this info. My questions are: 1. What mansions are we going to visit? 2. Will we have any free time at Newport? If yes, where will the bus stop? 3. Where in Newport will the tour end? Thank you very much Elena

by Elena on 2013-07-24

1. The Breakers and Marble House. 2. Yes, the tour guide will give time for lunch and he arranges stops for passengers to get off and explore. 3. It depends on the tour guide's arrangement. Usually, the ending point is The Breakers.

by Taketours on 2013-07-24

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Bianca
2016-08-01
The tour guide provided detailed information of the attractions. He was very friendly! I love the Breakers Mansion, the view from its balcony is superb!! This is a must-go 1 day trip!
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