Pickup offeredSee the meeting and pickup details below
Overview
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.
What's included
Pick-Up/Drop-Off at one of 5 strategically located Boston hotel locations
2 Hours of free time to explore Newport at your leisure
1-Hour Narrated Bus Tour of Newport, RI
Round-Trip Transportation via air-conditioned Mini Coach Bus
Discounted Admission to the International Tennis Hall of Fame (with your included discount card)
Admission to The Breakers and Marble House Mansions ( if closed we will sub another mansion)
Gratuities (recommended)
Lunch (dining options available throughout Newport)
What to expect
Downtown
15m
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 Breakers
2h · Admission ticket included
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.
Saint Mary, Our Lady Of the Isle Roman Catholic Church
5m
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.
Touro Synagogue
5m
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.
Fort Adams State Park
15m
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.
Newport Visitors Information Center
15m
The guided city tour ends at the Discover Newport Visitor Center to plan some free time with the help of the aforementioned guidebook.
Marble House
2h · Admission ticket included
Take a 90 minute audio tour of the Marble House. This famous mansion was seen in the movie The Great Gatsby.
Ocean Drive
30m
Take a ride along this scenic, coastal route for breathtaking ocean views.
International Tennis Hall of Fame
1h · Admission ticket not included
See the International Tennis Hall of Fame at a discounted price.
Cliff Walk
30m
One of Newport's top sites
New England Trips
10m
After a long day of sightseeing, relax on the journey back to Boston.
Meeting and pickup
Pickup details
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
Additional 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.
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
