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

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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.

Pickup Information

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

Language Offered

German-AUDIO

English-AUDIO

English-GUIDE

French-AUDIO

Spanish-AUDIO

Itinerary

1. Downtown
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 mins
2. The Breakers
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: 120 mins
3. Saint Mary, Our Lady Of the Isle Roman Catholic Church
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 mins
4. Touro Synagogue
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 mins
5. Fort Adams State Park
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 mins
6. Newport Visitors Information Center
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 mins
7. Marble House
Take a 90 minute audio tour of the Marble House. This famous mansion was seen in the movie The Great Gatsby.
Duration: 120 mins
8. Ocean Drive
Take a ride along this scenic, coastal route for breathtaking ocean views.
Duration: 30 mins
9. International Tennis Hall of Fame
See the International Tennis Hall of Fame at a discounted price.
Duration: 60 mins
10. Cliff Walk
One of Newport's top sites
Duration: 30 mins
11. New England Trips
After a long day of sightseeing, relax on the journey back to Boston.
Duration: 10 mins

Inclusion

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)

Exclusion

Gratuities (recommended)

Lunch (dining options available throughout Newport)

Cancellation Policy

Check mark icon Refundable tickets

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

  • 100% refund if cancelled 1+ days before the start date
  • 0% refund if cancelled less than 1 day(s) before the start date

Additional Info

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.

Supplied by New England Trips Inc.

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