Newport Trolley Tour with Breakers Mansion: 3-Hour Narrated Ride

The Breakers is the grandest of Newport's summer cottages, and you walk inside it as part of the tour.

A 3-hour trolley tour of Newport that includes admission to The Breakers mansion, narrated by a live guide in English. The trolley passes over 150 points of interest along the scenic Ten-Mile Ocean Drive and Bellevue Avenue, stopping at the Vanderbilt estate. Wheelchair-accessible trolleys run at 10:00 AM and 1:30 PM with 24-hour notice. Children must be at least 6 years old.

Step-by-step itinerary

Newport trolley tour and mansion visit

• Board Viking Tours trolley
• Tour Newport mansions and Ocean Drive
• Visit The Breakers mansion

The experience

The tour runs 90 minutes on the trolley itself, with the balance of the 3-hour experience spent at The Breakers. You board at the Viking Tours departure point and roll through Newport's most recognizable stretches (the Ten-Mile Ocean Drive and Bellevue Avenue), while the guide narrates the history and stories behind the grand estates you pass. The narration covers over 150 points of interest across the route, so even the drive between stops carries the weight of what you're seeing.

The Breakers is the centerpiece. Admission is included, and you step inside the Vanderbilt family's most elaborate summer estate: a symbol of their social and financial reach at the turn of the century. Audio tours of The Breakers are available in English, French, Spanish, German and Chinese, so the mansion's interior unfolds at your own pace once you're through the doors. The trolley waits. You set the time you spend inside.

Viking Tours has run this route since 1962, and the operation is built for accessibility. Trolleys are wheelchair accessible at the 10:00 AM and 1:30 PM departures with 24 hours' notice to confirm ADA requirements. The tour suits all fitness levels, and public transportation options are available near the departure point if you need them. Children must be at least 6 years old to join.

What’s included

• The tour includes 90 minutes of narrated trolley time through Newport's historic neighborhoods.
• admission to The Breakers mansion.
• a professional guide in English.
• and access to audio tours of The Breakers in English, French, Spanish, German and Chinese.

Information

Lasts 3h, runs every day at 10:00 and 13:30, from US$ 48 per person, with a live guide in English and with free cancellation up to 24 h before.

Days and timesEvery dayDepartures at 10:00 and 13:30Another time? ›

GroupUp to 22

Live guideEnglish

Audio guideEnglish, Spanish, French and German

Meeting point and pickupNo hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.

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AgesAdult (18 to 61 years) · Senior (62 and older) · Youth (6 to 17 years) · Under 6: can't be booked

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

Prices and times updated 3 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effortWheelchair accessiblePublic transport nearby

Operated by Viking Trolley Tours of Newport

Is this one for you?Book this tour if you want to see Newport's most famous mansion and the ocean-drive estates without arranging separate entry tickets or navigation: the trolley, the guide and The Breakers admission are one package, and the route is set so the afternoon holds together without planning.

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Top questions

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Youth (6 to 17 years). Children under 6 can't be included in the booking.

What happens if it rains?

It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start.

What is The Breakers and why is it included in the tour?

The Breakers is the grandest of Newport's summer cottages and the most famous mansion in the city. It was the elaborate estate of Cornelius Vanderbilt and stands as a symbol of the Vanderbilt family's social and financial preeminence at the turn of the century. Admission to The Breakers is included in the tour price, and you walk through it during the 3-hour experience.

How long do I spend on the trolley versus at The Breakers?

The trolley ride itself takes approximately 90 minutes, during which the guide narrates the route past over 150 Newport points of interest. The remaining time of the 3-hour tour is spent at The Breakers, where you can explore the mansion at your own pace using the available audio tour.

Are there wheelchair-accessible trolleys available?

Yes, wheelchair-accessible trolleys are available at the 10:00 AM and 1:30 PM departures. You must contact Viking Tours at least 24 hours in advance to confirm your ADA requirements and reserve an accessible trolley.

What languages are available for the guide and audio tours?

The live guide conducts the tour in English. Audio tours of The Breakers are available in English, French, Spanish, German and Chinese, so you can explore the mansion in your preferred language once you arrive.

What does the tour cover beyond The Breakers?

The trolley passes the scenic Ten-Mile Ocean Drive and Bellevue Avenue, where you see the grand mansions of Newport while the guide narrates their stories and history. Over 150 points of interest across Newport are covered during the 90-minute trolley portion of the tour.