Newport Mansions Day Trip from Boston
About this activity
Highlights
- Explore The Breakers mansion
- Visit the Marble House
- Stroll along Newport's Cliff Walk
- Discover the Tennis Hall of Fame
- Enjoy scenic coastal views
Full description
Included / Excluded
- Round-trip transportation from Boston
- Admission to The Breakers and Marble House
- Guided tour of Newport's historic mansions
- Meals and beverages
Itinerary
After the downtown Boston pickups are completed, begin the 1.5-hour drive to Newport, Rhode Island. Enjoy a snack and listen to the guide provide a bit of history about Newport, a sailing destination for many that’s known as America's First Resort.
The first stop is at the Breakers mansion, the grandest of Newport’s summer mansions and a symbol of the Vanderbilt family’s social and financial preeminence in turn-of-the-century America. Spend two hours here, part of which can be enjoyed with a self-guided audio tour. Don’t forget the photo-worthy ocean view behind the mansion.
Then take a 1-hour narrated city tour of some other Newport sites. See the St. Mary’s Church complex. This National Historic Shrine is where President John F. Kennedy married Jacqueline Bouvier on September 12, 1953.
There’s the Touro Synagogue, a National Historic Site that is the oldest synagogue building still standing in the United States. It’s also the oldest surviving Jewish synagogue building in North America.
Also check out Fort Adams, a former U.S. Army post, and the U.S. Naval War College, the staff college and “Home of Thought” for the United States Navy.
The guided city tour ends at the Discover Newport Visitor Center to plan some free time with the help of the aforementioned guidebook.
Take a 90 minute audio tour of the Marble House. This famous mansion was seen in the movie The Great Gatsby.
Take a ride along this scenic, coastal route for breathtaking ocean views.
See the International Tennis Hall of Fame at a discounted price.
One of Newport's top sites
After a long day of sightseeing, relax on the journey back to Boston.
Important information
Know before you book
- The tour operates in English; consider language options if needed.
- Confirm the departure time and location in advance to ensure timely arrival.
- Review the cancellation policy to understand any applicable fees or deadlines.
Know before you go
- Wear comfortable walking shoes for exploring the mansions and Cliff Walk.
- Bring a camera to capture the stunning architecture and coastal views.
- Check the weather forecast and dress accordingly for outdoor activities.
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Accessibility
- Easy Public Transport
Good to know
- Multi-Lingual Audio Guides of The Breakers and The Marble House are available in English, French, Spanish, German and Chinese. Please request as you enter the mansion. Narrated Tour of Newport in English Only.
- Pick-Up/Drop off is included at one of 5 strategically placed downtown Boston hotels. Please provide your pickup choice at checkout.
Traveler reviews
Beautiful Day
We had a very nice experience. Willy was a great driver, friendly and courteous. The homes and their surroundings were beautiful. I would recommend this to anyone looking to experience the area outside of Boston.
Full Immersion
The tour was a full day immersion into gilded age and did not disappoint! Full day, great exercise so wear comfy shoes! Our tour guide Sam was knowledgeable, good energy, and flexible the entire day. I highly recommend! My only critique is that our driver took a phone call for almost the way back to Boston, it did not feel safe, and felt a disconnect between tour guide and guests.
Boston to Newport
We had a great time with Willy. He was very personable and knowledgeable about our destinations. We highly recommend doing this
Newport Mansions day trip
What a great day we had and lots of cool stuff to see. Our guide, Willy was awesome. He was a great driver and was very knowledgeable about the destinations we went to. I highly recommend this tour.
Great Newport Tour
My friend and I took a tour of the Newport mansions yesterday with Willie. He was a wonderful Tour Guide. He called us to make sure that we were comfortable with our pick up time and location. He asked everybody in our van for feedback during the tour to make sure that we were all happy with the time we were spending at each place. He said there was flexibility to spend more time at lunch in Newport or to spend more time in the parks and let us choose. It was a pleasant lovely day and I would highly recommend it to others.