Boston to Newport Small-Group Day Trip with Breakers & Marble House Admission

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Boston to Newport Small-Group Day Trip with Breakers & Marble House Admission

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Itinerary
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Stop At: Downtown, Downtown, Boston, Massachusetts

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.

Duration: 15 minutes

Stop At: The Breakers, 44 Ochre Point Ave, Newport, RI 02840-6906

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.

Duration: 2 hours

Stop At: St. Mary's Catholic Church, 12 William St Enter on Memorial Blvd. at Spring St., Newport, RI 02840-3307

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.

Duration: 5 minutes

Stop At: Touro Synagogue, 85 Touro St, Newport, RI 02840

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.

Duration: 5 minutes

Stop At: 80 Fort Adams Drive Fort Adams State Park Visitor Center, Newport, RI 02840-4388

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.

Duration: 15 minutes

Stop At: Newport Visitors Information Center, 21 Long Wharf Mall, Newport, RI 02840-2906

The guided city tour ends at the Discover Newport Visitor Center to plan some free time with the help of the aforementioned guidebook.

Duration: 15 minutes

Stop At: Marble House, 596 Bellevue Ave, Newport, RI 02840-4265

Take a 90 minute audio tour of the Marble House. This famous mansion was seen in the movie The Great Gatsby.

Duration: 2 hours

Stop At: Ocean Drive, Newport, RI

Take a ride along this scenic, coastal route for breathtaking ocean views.

Duration: 30 minutes

Stop At: International Tennis Hall of Fame, 194 Bellevue Ave, Newport, RI 02840-3515

See the International Tennis Hall of Fame at a discounted price.

Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Cliff Walk, Newport, RI 02840-3659

One of Newport's top sites

Duration: 30 minutes

Stop At: New England Trips, 90 Canal St Fourth Floor, Boston, MA 02114-2018

After a long day of sightseeing, relax on the journey back to Boston.

Duration: 10 minutes

Details

Inclusions
  • Round-Trip Transportation via air-conditioned Mini Coach Bus
  • Pick-Up/Drop-Off at one of 5 strategically located Boston hotel locations
  • 1-Hour Narrated Bus Tour of Newport, RI
  • Admission to The Breakers and Marble House Mansions ( if closed we will sub another mansion)
  • Discounted Admission to the International Tennis Hall of Fame (with your included discount card)
  • 2 Hours of free time to explore Newport at your leisure
  • Entry/Admission - Marble House
  • Entry/Admission - The Breakers
Exclusions
  • Gratuities (recommended)
  • Lunch (dining options available throughout Newport)
Additional Info
  • 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.
  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Near public transportation
  • Most travelers can participate
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 20 travelers
  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Location
  • Departure Point: Traveler pickup is offered
    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
  • Departure Time: 07:15 AM
Voucher Requirements

You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.

Reviews

  • Jane_M
    (October 19, 2023)
    Coach was a great tour guide, who provided us with lots of information both on the drive down and when we were driving around RI. The experience was marred by broken seats on the bus, which meant I had to sit in the wheel arch seat which is extremely comfortable on such a long drive
  • Peggy_H
    (October 14, 2023)
    Impressive! Enjoyed seeing the mansions in Newport. Lucia was an excellent tour guide, full of information. Highly recommend this tour even though it was a long day.
  • fw892ryk5w
    (October 7, 2023)
    Love the guide during our trip. He was very accommodating & shared lots of historical facts. Would definitely recommend!
  • Cheryl_B
    (October 3, 2023)
    We loved the Cliff Walk ! Also very much enjoyed the tour of The Breakers and the drive through town. There was sufficient time afterwards for a leisurely seafood lunch at a restaurant on the water and to do a little shopping in Newport. It was a lovely day and the only reason I gave the tour a 4☆ rating instead of 5☆ is because it was a long day and we got caught up in some traffic on the way back. Although we enjoyed the Marble House we felt that we had already experienced the grandeur of the area and the spectacular Breakers Mansion so the Marble house was somewhat redundant and far less awe inspiring than the Breakers. Had we skipped the Marble House and headed back to Boston we would have arrived a lot earlier and avoided the heavy traffic. That is the only change I would make.
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  • Claudia_M
    (October 2, 2023)
    Lucia is a joy. Overall it was an enjoyable trip. BUT the way they arrange the day is unbalanced. Rush rush rush through the mansions, then 3.5 hours of free time walking around town on our devices, which is waaayyyyy too long for auch a small place. Frankly I would rather reduce the free time to 2 or max 2.5 hours and add more time to the mansions. After all, the mansions is the MAIN REASON people take this tour, rite. I spoke to several other fellow travelers and they said the same thing. Too rush rush at the mansions we had to practically walk really really fast passing through the rooms without even taking pictures and no time to walk through the garden and enjoy the ocean scenery, which is glorious. But if you do not want to drive to Newport, take this tour. It's the most ok option that you have. Would I recommend it? Yes if you have no other option. If the mansions are the most important part to you, manage your expectation.
  • Jeanne_R
    (October 1, 2023)
    Lucia, the tour guide, provided much interesting information that enhanced the enjoyment of this trip. Downtown Newport had a number of dining options for lunch and was easy to get around thanks to the handy map.
  • E2260OSkatherinem
    (October 1, 2023)
    The quintessential finale of our New England trip is here in Newport, Rhode Island, and the opulent mansions of the Vanderbilts! From the beauty of the sea, The Cliff Walk, The Breakers, and The Marble House, these breathtaking moments will be forever remembered! Our tour guide was "Coach" who made the trip informative, entertaining, and accommodating for everyone.
  • Bonnie_F
    (September 25, 2023)
    Great itinerary. Lucia, our tour guide, was wonderful. She was very knowledgeable and entertaining. The tour of the mansions and surrounding area was amazing!
  • Sally_B
    (September 23, 2023)
    Excellent tour of mansions in RI. I highly recommend Lucia as your tour guide. We toured twice with her and she was so knowledgeable and considerate about our time and gave us enough breaks along the route. Ask for Lucia on your next tour.
  • Ellie_S
    (September 16, 2023)
    A really great trip. Lucia, the guide and driver, was fantastic. Really knowledgeable and enthusiastic. And a good driver. She made everyone feel welcome by asking where they were from and had some great recommendations for where to eat and where to go. She deserves a huge bonus.