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.
Highlights
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(287)
We had an absolutely wonderful experience on the Newport Small Group Tour from Boston! Two days before the trip, I received a call with detailed information about exactly where we would meet, and everything went exactly as promised. We were greeted at the designated location right on time, given our itinerary, and from there, the entire day ran like clockwork. A few days earlier, I had taken a small-group tour to Maine that I thought was great—until I took this trip with Chris! Chris was training another guide on the day of our tour, so we essentially got a two-for-one experience when it came to the tour guides. Both were fantastic! From the historic buildings in Boston to the entire drive into Rhode Island, we learned interesting facts and stories about the landmarks along the way. The trip was incredibly well organized and completely seamless. Although the tour was about 11 hours long, it never felt overwhelming or too long. The time really flew by because there was always something interesting to see or learn about. I would highly recommend this tour to anyone staying in Boston who wants to take a day trip to Newport and experience the beautiful Rhode Island mansions. Chris and the team did an outstanding job!
Thank you for your OUTSTANDING 5 Star review of our Day trip to Newport from Boston. I'm very happy to hear how much that you enjoyed your day in Newport and your time with both Chris and Bart. Your HIGH RECOMMENDATION is sincerely appreciated. Kind Regards, Stephen M. Belcastro President New England Trips Inc.
We went August 11 and our tour guide was the best! The actual tour was great too. Enjoyed all the stops and the guide was very knowledgeable.
Thank you for your GREAT 5 Star review of our Day trip to Newport from Boston. I'm very happy to hear how much that you enjoyed your trip. Your RECOMMENDATION is sincerely appreciated. Kind Regards, Stephen M. Belcastro President New England Trips Inc.
We had an absolutely wonderful experience on the Newport Small Group Tour from Boston! Two days before the trip, I received a call with detailed information about exactly where we would meet, and everything went exactly as promised. We were greeted at the designated location right on time, given our itinerary, and from there, the entire day ran like clockwork. A few days earlier, I had taken a small-group tour to Maine that I thought was great—until I took this trip with Chris! Chris was training another guide on the day of our tour, so we essentially got a two-for-one experience when it came to the tour guides. Both were fantastic! From the historic buildings in Boston to the entire drive into Rhode Island, we learned interesting facts and stories about the landmarks along the way. The trip was incredibly well organized and completely seamless. Although the tour was about 11 hours long, it never felt overwhelming or too long. The time really flew by because there was always something interesting to see or learn about. I would highly recommend this tour to anyone staying in Boston who wants to take a day trip to Newport and experience the beautiful Rhode Island mansions. Chris and the team did an outstanding job!
Thank you for your ABSOLUTELY WONDERFUL 5 Star review of our Day trip to Newport from Boston. Thank you so much for taking the time to write such an amazingly detailed review. I'm glad that you enjoyed your time with Chris and Bart. Your HIGH RECOMMENDATION of our trip is sincerely appreciated. Kind Regards, Stephen M. Belcastro President New England Trips Inc.
A day trip from Boston to Newport, RI, was amazing and ran smoothly under the guidance and expertise of our driver/guide, Chris. With the easy early hotel pickup, local informative narration and well stocked cooler and snacks (as well as frequent rest stops), he managed our busy well-timed itinerary throughout the day and got us all safely back to Boston on time. We were able to tour two Gilded Age mansions, drive thru many famous sections of the town as well as having a few hours to shop, lunch, or visit the spectacular Newport Harbor and all it has to offer. I would highly recommend this tour which does it all for you! Why drive when you can sit back and relax!? This was our third Viator tour, they’re the best!
Thank you for your AMAZING 5 Star review of "New England Trips" Day trip to Newport from Boston. I am glad that you enjoyed your time with Chris and your overall day in Newport. Chris is a true professional and a wonderful guide! Here at New England Trips we take great pride in curating the perfect day trip. Your HIGH RECOMMENDATION is sincerely appreciated! Kind Regards, Stephen M. Belcastro President New England Trips Inc.
The trip was great Guide was awesome Bus was awful
Thank you for your AWESOME 5 Star review of our Day trip to Newport from Boston. I'm glad that you had a great trip and enjoyed your time with Chris. All of our buses are late-model air conditioned Ford mini-coaches. I appreciate you sharing your experience. Kind Regards, Stephen M. Belcastro President New England Trips Inc.
An excellent full day tour. We saw several Masions, visited two and had a great time walking around Newport. Guide was enthisiastic and knowlegable.
Thank you for your EXCELLENT 5 Star review of our Day trip to Newport from Boston. I am glad that you enjoyed your day and appreciate you sharing your 5 Star experience! Kind Regards, Stephen M. Belcastro President New England Trips Inc.
Not that smooth a ride. Between the buses suspension and bumpy roads was glad to get off the bus. Other than that a very nice and informative day
Thank you for your 4 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.
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!!!
Thank you for your review. I'm glad that you enjoyed your tour.
