Newport Mansions Day Trip from Boston
About this activity
Highlights
- Explore The Breakers mansion
- Visit Marble House's opulent rooms
- Stroll through Newport's historic district
- Enjoy scenic coastal views
- Discover Gilded Age architecture
Full description
Included / Excluded
- Transportation from Boston to Newport
- Guided tours of The Breakers and Marble House
- Free time in downtown Newport
- Meals and beverages
Important information
Know before you book
- Confirm the tour departure time and location in advance.
- Be aware that some areas may have limited accessibility due to stairs or uneven terrain.
- Review the cancellation policy to understand any applicable fees or deadlines.
Know before you go
- Wear comfortable walking shoes for exploring the mansions and downtown area.
- Bring a camera to capture the stunning architecture and coastal views.
- Check the weather forecast and dress accordingly for the day's conditions.
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Accessibility
- Infants Required On Laps
- Easy Public Transport
- Stroller Accessible
Good to know
- Travelers under 18 must be with an adult. Pregnant travelers allowed if under 24 weeks.
- Tour duration includes visit times, travel, traffic, and driving between locations.
- Please verify your name and contact details; errors may incur additional costs.
- You must provide your pick-up location to the operator at least 3 days before departure. If not received, the default pick-up will be: 08:15AM at Quincy, MA(China Pearl)--237 Quincy Ave, Quincy, MA 02169
- For multiple bookings, please provide all confirmation numbers after booking to ensure you travel on the same bus.
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- Bring comfortable shoes, weather-appropriate clothing, sun hat, sunglasses, sunscreen, cash, and water for hydration. A valid reachable phone number is required for safety and trip communication.
- For individual special needs, tour operator may not be able to guarantee it. For special reasons, please confirm with the tour operator whether your special request is feasible after your booking is confirmed.
- Tickets & Admission: Third-party attraction tickets or city passes are not accepted. All admission tickets must be purchased during booking or from your guide on the day of the tour.
- Please note: Cash is required during the tour for certain attractions, shops, and tickets. Guests are advised to prepare sufficient cash in advance.
- By selecting an option and completing your booking, you confirm that you have read, understood, and agreed to the tour's full product description, including all details about itinerary, included and excluded fees. Your payment indicates your acceptance of these terms.
Traveler reviews
A narrated tour would have been better
We booked anticipating some form of narrated commentary on this tour, as we would expect for a relatively costly tour. We felt all we got was a driver and not a tour guide. We got no information. A commentary would have been helpful on the more than 90 minute journey. The early pick up allowed us to get us to The Breakers upon opening , which was great. The tour could have been improved with some form of commentary regarding the houses and general area that we were visiting. Even a recorded narration would have sufficed, given that our guide had limited English. To add to the tour, the guide could have pointed out other features that appeared to be very impressive on our drive. We were taken to two places that were closed and we expected the tour company would have been aware of these closures. We were a group of 5 and ended up in a 6 seater family vehicle. It was comfortable and clean but for passengers in the rear 2 seats it was very awkward getting in and out of. We enjoyed visiting the mansions and Newport but this tour could be greatly improved upon for the cost. We booked having read wonderful reviews regarding the informative and enthusiastic guides. Unfortunately it was not the experience we had.
What a great day. Sam was fantastic.
Driver Sam was very helpful. He gets 6 stars.
Day in Newport with a few timing issues.
This tour was a good overview of Newport. My biggest critiques were that we maybe spent a little too long at some places, like at the Breakers and the time we had for lunch. The tour guide also had some light information about the city and the places we visited, which is fine, since I can do my own research. But, if you are expecting an in-depth explanation of everywhere you are visiting on this tour, this is not the right tour for you. Also, I appreciated that the tour guide wanted to pick everyone up from their own hotel, but it would go much quicker if a common point in the middle of Boston was just chosen for everyone to meet and leave from.
This tour was fantastic, Highly recommend a day tour to Newport to see the mansions.
This tour was a great day out to Newport with our tour guide/driver Willy. Willy was very keen to make our day enjoyable and comfortable. He was an excellent driver and enthusiastic tour guide. We thoroughly enjoyed all the components of the tour. The grand mansions were stunning and the parts of Newport we saw. Highly recommend.
Overall a good tour.
The group experience was okay. Our van was quiet. No one really chatted and got to know one another. The Breakers was nice. It is self-guided, which is nice. Walking the coast line was nice but we were given too much time. Lunch on our own was nice but it was a very late lunch. The Marble House was be nice too. The church was lovely, and just enough time spent there. The synagogue was closed, which was disappointing. It is a high holiday, but still disappointing. We were to take pictures at the coast and no one wanted to do that. Some needed to get back to do other things. We thought the tour could be shorter with just the mansions and a stop in Newport.