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Boston to Newport Small-Group Day Trip with Breakers & Marble House Admission
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- 11 hours
- Pickup offered
- Mobile ticket
- Offered in: English
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Overview
Escape the hustle of the city and get away to the tranquility of Newport, Rhode Island, on a guided, small-group day tour from Boston. This quaint coastal town, known as America’s First Resort, is the perfect getaway and just 70 miles south of Beantown. Explore the Breakers mansion, the most grandiose of Newport’s summer mansions. Visit attractions like the Ocean Drive Historic District, the St Mary’s Church complex and the U.S. Naval War College, among others. Hotel pickup and drop-off plus a snack, guidebook and discount offer card are included.
- Day trip to Newport, Rhode Island, including mansions and a narrated tour, from Boston
- Take a self-guided tour of The Breakers mansion and capture photos at the Cliff Walk
- Wander the elaborate grounds of The Elms mansion and admire beautiful Renaissance art inside
- See major Newport sights including St Mary's Parish, Fort Adams and the Naval War College
- Enjoy free time to explore Newport on your own
- Hotel pickup and drop-off, snack, guidebook, and discount offer card included
- Small-group tour limited to 14 people to ensure more personalized attention from your guide
Why Travelers Choose This Tour
This two-for-one tour includes admission to both Breakers and the Elms House, plus a 10% discount in the Breakers' shop.
What's Included
- 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
- Gratuities (recommended)
- Lunch (dining options available throughout Newport)
Meeting and Pickup
Pickup points
Select a pickup point
Start time
07:15 AM
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
What To Expect
After downtown Boston hotel pickup, begin the 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. Receive a guidebook and discount card to use on this trip.
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 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.
Finally, take a tour of the Elms, a National Historic Landmark that was the summer home of Mr. and Mrs. Edward Julius Berwind of Philadelphia and New York. He made his fortune in the coal industry and would call upon Philadelphia architect Horace Trumbauer to fashion a house after the mid-18th-century French Chateau d’Asnieres outside Paris. Construction was completed in 1901 at a cost of roughly $1.4 million.
After a long day of sightseeing, relax on the journey back to Boston.
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 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.
Finally, take a tour of the Elms, a National Historic Landmark that was the summer home of Mr. and Mrs. Edward Julius Berwind of Philadelphia and New York. He made his fortune in the coal industry and would call upon Philadelphia architect Horace Trumbauer to fashion a house after the mid-18th-century French Chateau d’Asnieres outside Paris. Construction was completed in 1901 at a cost of roughly $1.4 million.
After a long day of sightseeing, relax on the journey back to Boston.
Downtown
15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
The Breakers
2 hours • Admission Ticket Included
St. Mary's Catholic Church
5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Touro Synagogue
5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Fort Adams State Park
15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Newport Visitors Information Center
15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Marble House
2 hours • Admission Ticket Included
Ocean Drive
30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
International Tennis Hall of Fame
1 hour • Admission Ticket Not Included
Cliff Walk
30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
New England Trips
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- 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.
- Near public transportation
- Most travelers can participate
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 20 travelers
Cancellation Policy
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
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fw892ryk5w
Love the guide during our trip. He was very accommodating & shared lots of historical facts. Would definitely recommend!
Reviews
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188 reviews
Jane_M, Oct 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
Response from Host, Oct 2023
Thank you for your 4 Star review of our Day trip to Newport from Boston. There are ABSOLUTELY NOT any broken seats on our bus. I checked myself. I am not sure why you would say that there were. That is a brand new 2023 mini-coach bus. The reason that you sat in the back was because the bus was full as the tour was sold out. I'm sorry that you had to sit in the back row.
Kind Regards,
Stephen M. Belcastro
President
New England Trips Inc.
Peggy_H, Oct 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.
Response from Host, Oct 2023
Thank you for this EXCELLENT 5 Star review of our Day trip to Newport from Boston. I am glad that you enjoyed your time with Lucia and day in Newport. Thanks for sharing.
Kind Regards,
Stephen M. Belcastro
President
New England Trips Inc.
fw892ryk5w, Oct 2023
Love the guide during our trip. He was very accommodating & shared lots of historical facts. Would definitely recommend!
Response from Host, Oct 2023
Thank you for your wonderful 5 Star review of our Day trip to Newport from Boston. I'm very happy to hear how much that you enjoyed your day and time with your guide.Your RECOMMENDATION is sincerely appreciated!
Kind Regards,
Stephen M. Belcastro
President
New England Trips Inc.
Cheryl_B, Oct 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.
Response from Host, Oct 2023
Thank you for your 4 Star review of our Day trip to Newport from Boston. I am glad that you enjoyed your day. My guess is that the vast majority of our guests would much rather see 2 mansions than 1. I do appreciate your feedback.
Kind Regards,
Stephen M. Belcastro
President
New England Trips Inc.
Claudia_M, Oct 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.
Response from Host, Oct 2023
Thank you for your review. I'm sorry if you did not enjoy your day in Newport as much as most of our guests do. Thanks for your feedback.
Kind Regards,
Stephen M. Belcastro
President
New England Trips Inc.
Jeanne_R, Oct 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.
Response from Host, Oct 2023
Thank you for your 4 Star review of our Day trip to Newport from Boston. I'm glad that you enjoyed your day in Newport and time spent with Lucia. Thanks for sharing your experience.
Kind Regards,
Stephen M. Belcastro
President
New England Trips Inc.
Bonnie_F, Sep 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!
Response from Host, Sep 2023
Thank you for this GREAT 5 Star review of our Day trip from Boston to Newport. I am happy to hear what an amazing day that you had and how much that you enjoyed your time with Lucia. Thank you for sharing your experience.
Kind Regards,
Stephen M. Belcastro
President
New England Trips Inc.
Sally_B, Sep 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.
Response from Host, Sep 2023
Thank you for your 4 Star review of our Day trip to Newport from Boston. I'm glad that you enjoyed your day with Lucia and appreciate you sharing your experience.
Kind Regards,
Stephen M. Belcastro
President
New England Trips Inc.
Ellie_S, Sep 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.
Response from Host, Sep 2023
Thank you for your GREAT 5 Star review of our Day trip to Newport from Boston. I am very happy to hear how much that you enjoyed your day and your time with Lucia. She is a great tour guide. I appreciate you sharing your experience.
Kind Regards,
Stephen M. Belcastro
President
New England Trips Inc.
Allen_C, Sep 2023
Bus tour with Chris to Newport and he did a great job explaining the history of Rhode Island. Ocean drive was spectacular and the pace could have been a little slower to allow more time for pictures. Time in Newport was long enough for lunch (so many options), and at least 1 - 1.5 hours for site seeing. We really didn't see anything on the U.S. Naval War College, but went by entrance. Trip included tour of both THE Breakers, and Marble mansions. Our driver sent message the day before confirming pick up place, and did a fantastic job maneuvering Boston traffic. Take the excursion ! Long day but totally worth it. Chris threw in a few 'extras' along the way with water and snacks!
Response from Host, Sep 2023
Thank you for your 5 Star review of our Day trip to Newport from Boston. I am happy to hear how much that you enjoyed your day in Newport and your time with Chris. I appreciate you taking the time to share your experience.
Kind Regards,
Stephen M. Belcastro
President
New England Trips Inc.
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