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.
Highlights
1 hour and 30 minutes
Offered in English
Non-refundable
Mobile Ticket
1 hour and 30 minutes
Offered in English
Non-refundable
Mobile Ticket
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 Points
Departure
23 America's Cup Ave
We meet you on the back side of the Transportation center, next to the entrance of the parking garage.
Return
Historic Highlights Featuring Gilded Age Tour
Newport
About
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.
Highlights
1 hour and 30 minutes
Offered in English
Non-refundable
Mobile Ticket
1 hour and 30 minutes
Offered in English
Non-refundable
Mobile Ticket
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 Points
Departure
23 America's Cup Ave
We meet you on the back side of the Transportation center, next to the entrance of the parking garage.
Return
Itinerary
1
Cardines Field
We will pass by One of the Oldest Amatuer Basefilds in the US.
2
Touro Synagogue
We will pass by one of the Oldest Synagogue in the United States.
3
Redwood Library & Athenaeum
We will pass by the Americas First lending Library.
4
The Old Stone Mill
We will visit the Sometimes know as the Mystery Tower.
5
Thames Street
We will pass by at the Newports Colonial Main Street.
6
Brenton Point State Park
This ocean fron park is along the amazing coastal roadway called Ocean Drive.
7
Marble House
A fine example of French Architecture, built as a summer home for Alva Vanderbilt.
8
The Breakers
The 70 room summer cottage built for Cornelius Vanderbilt
9
The Elms
Summer home of Coal Baron Edward Berwind. Also a frequent filming location of the HBO's popular period drama, The Gilded Age.
