Boston to Newport Small-Group Day Trip with Breakers & Marble House Admission
Description
Escape to the lovely coastal city of Newport, Rhode Island, on this day trip that includes both a guided tour and free time. Explore The Breakers Mansion (the summer home of Cornelius Vanderbilt II's family), as well as The Marble House (as seen in the movie The Great Gatsby). See top Newport attractions such as St Mary's Parish, Ocean Drive and the Naval War College on a narrated tour. Then discover this quaint and historic city further on your own. This small-group tour is limited to 20 people for a more intimate experience.
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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.
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What's included
Pickup Locations & Times
Please select 1 of the 5 strategically chosen Boston hotel pickup locations. These are the only pickup/drop-off locations available for this day trip. Thank you
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Important Information
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- 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.
Reviews(280)
glad we had time to check out downtown Newport. The mansions are gorgeous. Grateful for the stops in between Boston and Newport so we could use the restroom.
Thank you for your wonderful 5 Star review of our Day trip to Newport from Boston. I am glad that you enjoyed your New England Trips Newport experience. Thanks for taking the time to share. Kind Regards, Stephen M. Belcastro President New England Trips Inc.
Tim was our driver and guide he was very entertaining but not obnoxious took very good care of all of us. He had water and snacks and we made a stop for anybody that needed breakfast. Highly recommended if you want to experience The breakers and the Marble house in Newport.
Thank you for your EXCELLENT 5 Star review of our Day trip to Newport from Boston. I am glad that you enjoyed your time with Tim and your day visiting the mansions. Your HIGH RECOMMENDATION is sincerely appreciated. Kind Regards, Stephen M. Belcastro President New England Trips Inc.
It was a long day but so worth it!!! Great weather! I liked the Breakers the best! Willy recommended the Red Parrot for lunch and it was wonderful!! I had a lobster roll which was delicious! Highly recommend this excursion!!!
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This was a very relaxing trip out of Boston. We traveled to Newport, RI where we visited two Biltmore Mansions - The Breakers and Marble House. Both homes were beautiful. We also had time to walk a bit of the Cliff Walk. As we drove into Newport for lunch and shopping our tour guide pointed out other homes of famous people and points of interest. It was a very enjoyable excursion!
Thank you for your 5 Star review. We are glad that you enjoyed your day.
Great fay trip! The houses and cliff walk were beautiful. Our guide, Willy, did a great job. He kept us informed and entertained. Would definitely recommend this trip!
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Well organized. Very informative and a good tour guide who also drove us around. A peek into the gilded age
Thank you for your wonderful 5 Star review of our Day trip to Newport from Boston. I am glad that you enjoyed your day and appreciate you sharing your experience. Kind Regards, Stephen M. Belcastro President New England Trips Inc.
We had a great trip to Newport from Boston. Our driver was friendly and made sure all of our needs were met. It was a good way to see Newport from Boston.
Thank you for your GREAT 5 Star review of our Day trip to Newport from Boston. I am glad very happy to hear how much that you enjoyed your day. Thanks for taking the time to share your experience. Kind Regards, Stephen M. Belcastro President New England Trips Inc.
Tim was our guide and he did an excellent job showing us around and providing informative background stories the entire time. We asked questions and he knew all the answers. We REALLY enjoyed this tour and appreciate his hard work in making sure we would enjoy our experience.
Thank you for your EXCELLENT 5 Star review of our Day trip to the Newport Mansions from Boston. I am glad that you enjoyed your time with Tim and your day spent in this historical coastal city. I appreciate you taking the time to share your 5 Star experience. Kind Regards, Stephen M. Belcastro President New England Trips Inc.
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.
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