Best of Newport Tour

4 Hours

Up to 7 people

Hotel Pick-up

This small-group tour of Newport, Rhode Island will take you on a fascinating journey through the Gilded Age. You will enjoy many sites and attractions including two famous mansions, “The Breakers” and “The Elms”, a relaxing ride along Narragansett Bay with a Gansett Cruises Harbor Tour, and a scenic drive along the way to your final stop at Fort Adams.

What's Included

Visit to famous Newport mansions, “The Breakers” and “The Elms”
90-minute boat ride along Narragansett Bay with the Gansett Cruises Harbor Tour along with a choice of complimentary local refreshments
Scenic driving tour of Newport, Rhode Island
Entrance to Fort Adams
Pick up and drop off from anywhere in Newport or downtown Providence
Intimate, guided tour experience (groups are limited to 6 people)

What you'll see

The Elms

The Elms Mansion was built as a summer home for Edward Julius Berwind, a coal baron at the turn of t...

Gansett Cruises Harbor Tour

90-minute ride through the Narragansett Bay offering your choice of complimentary local refreshments...

The Breakers

Summer home for the influential and wealthy Vanderbilt family in the late 1800’s. The Breakers is wi...

Fort Adams

Step back in time as you tour around this former United States Army post, described as a “marvel of ...

What you'll do

Your tour will begin with pick up directly from your hotel in Newport or downtown Providence.
You’ll then step back in time to the turn of the 20th century as we take you through the stunning Gilded Age mansions, “The Breakers” and “The Elms”, both of which initially served as summer homes for America’s wealthiest families. You will marvel at the intricate European-inspired architecture and decor and learn about the families who once lived there.
Next, enjoy a relaxing boat ride aboard the Gansett Cruises Harbor Tour as the day begins to fade into the evening. The timing couldn’t be more perfect as the heat of the day begins to cool with a calming breeze. While onboard, you can enjoy a selection of complimentary local refreshments, including coffee ice cream, shakes, and lemonade.
After the cruise, we will take you on a scenic drive through Newport while sharing fun, historical facts along the way to Fort Adams. Here you will learn about significant American military history, dating back to the 1800s while enjoying a nice view over the bay.
At the end of your tour, your guide will bring you back to your hotel in Newport or downtown Providence.

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