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Newport Trolley Tour: History and Marble House
4.9
157 Ratings
Newport
Discover Newport’s history and grandeur on a 3-hour trolley tour, including Marble House admission. Explore Ten-Mile Ocean Drive and Bellevue Avenue.
Discover Newport’s history and grandeur on a 3-hour trolley tour, including Marble House admission. Explore Ten-Mile Ocean Drive and Bellevue Avenue.
Duration:
3 hours
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- Viking Tours of Newport - Trolley Tours - Begin your journey at the Newport Visitor Center located at 23 Americas Cup Ave. Step onto our elegantly designed Red & Green Trolleys for a 90-minute driving tour of the city.
- Ocean Drive - Travel through the Historic Downtown Newport area to discover what made Newport a significant colonial city in…
- Viking Tours of Newport - Trolley Tours - Begin your journey at the Newport Visitor Center located at 23 Americas Cup Ave. Step onto our elegantly designed Red & Green Trolleys for a 90-minute driving tour of the city.
- Ocean Drive - Travel through the Historic Downtown Newport area to discover what made Newport a significant colonial city in America. As we navigate through downtown, we will visit the renowned Ten-Mile Ocean Drive, celebrated for its stunning beauty.
- Bellevue Avenue - After exploring the Ten-Mile Ocean Drive, we will proceed to Bellevue Avenue, famous for the luxurious estates that highlight Newport’s Gilded Age history!
- Marble House - Explore the lavish summer residence of Alva & William K. Vanderbilt.
- Viking Tours of Newport - Trolley Tours - Conclude the tour back at the Newport Visitor Center, allowing guests to further explore our magnificent City by the Sea!
What's Included
- Narrated Trolley Tour of Scenic Newport (Approx 90 Min on Trolley)
- Admission to the Marble House Mansion (Approx 75 min)
- Learn about Newport’s history and significance
- Professional Guide
- Narrated Trolley Tour of Scenic Newport (Approx 90 Min on Trolley)
- Admission to the Marble House Mansion (Approx 75 min)
- Learn about Newport’s history and significance
- Professional Guide
What's Not Included
- Gratuities
- Gratuities
Additional Information
Discover Newport’s rich history and stunning scenery on this 3-hour trolley tour, guided by an informative driver. Journey along Ten-Mile Ocean Drive and Bellevue Avenue, admiring the magnificent buildings and grand mansions while hearing their fascinating stories. The tour also includes entry to the Marble House, the opulent residence of William K….
Discover Newport’s rich history and stunning scenery on this 3-hour trolley tour, guided by an informative driver. Journey along Ten-Mile Ocean Drive and Bellevue Avenue, admiring the magnificent buildings and grand mansions while hearing their fascinating stories. The tour also includes entry to the Marble House, the opulent residence of William K. Vanderbilt.
- Languages Available: Audio and Written Guides are available at the mansions in one of the following languages. Please inquire upon arrival. Audio tours of The Breakers are available in English, French, Spanish, German and Chinese. The audio tour of Marble House is available in English, French, Spanish and German.
- Audio Tours - Bring your phones and headsets! To listen to the self-guided tour, group members must bring their own smart device with earbuds/headsets and download the tour from the Newport Mansions app. It is highly recommended to download the app and open the app to download the tour before you arrive. If you do not have headphones, you may read the tour transcript in the app or pick up a printed script at the mansion.
- Children Under 6 Not Permitted
- Wheelchair Accessible Trolleys are Only Available at 10:00 & 1:30 PM
- Not recommended for young children
Location
23 America's Cup Ave
America's Cup Avenue
Newport Gateway Center (Bus Terminal)
Viking Trolley Post 3
23 America's Cup Avenue, Newport, RI 02840
Trolleys depart from Post 3 at the Newport Gateway Center. The trolley will generally arrive about 15 minutes prior to the start of your tour.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
4.9
(157 Ratings)
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Elizabeth_m
May 20, 2026
Trolley Tour Extraordinaire: Love Newport with Jim Mullen - The tour was exceptional because Jim Mullen is a wonderful storyteller and tour guide. My middle aged son and I would have loved to spend the whole day with him.
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Joannhampstead
May 14, 2026
Tour experience and marble house visit - Great driving overview of the surrounding area and drop off at the marble house for an hour was exactly what we had hoped for. Our tour guide provided historical context and anecdotes. Would definitely recommend.
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Kathy
May 10, 2026
Interesting trip to Newport and Marble House - The operator couldn’t have been more knowledgeable about Newport ( his hometown)
Had a good sense of humor also. Made suggestions about where to eat when we got back. I enjoyed him. Didn’t catch his name though 🫤
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John_m
May 8, 2026
Great Experience - It was very interesting and to see all the Cottages and landscapes was amazing. Dominic was very knowledgeable and was able to explain in detail the history of the area.
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Anthony_s
Apr 24, 2026
Rich people's cottages of Newport - The tour was very informative, the trolley was comfortable. Our driver Dominic was knowledgeable and informative, and funny
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A414tejuanr
Apr 23, 2026
Must do request Jim - Jim was excellent! He knows so much of the history and he injects anecdotes about each site. Excellent tour guide!!!!!!!!
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Michaelsc7004sv
Apr 22, 2026
Great time - Dominic was great, a source of history, information and laughs
It ended up being a three hour trip including a visit to the Marble house
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Charliev2011
Apr 20, 2026
Do This First Upon Arriving in Newport! - This a a great way to become acquainted with Newport! The trolley ride does a circle around Newport going through so much such as architecture, churches, the fort, mansions, Newport history, colonial history, and tourist sites info that includes opening hours. The driver Anne was great and very patient as there were a few passengers that sat there and talked almost the whole time and even proceeded to watch a video on their phone with no headphones, which Anne politely addressed - thank you! For those opting to do the Marble House, you are given about 75 minutes to tour the home independently, which is enough! After the 75 minute tour of the house, the trolley meets you at the Marble House and the tour of Newport continues until you are dropped off at the meeting point. Great tour!
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Karen_d
Apr 22, 2026
Jim our tour guide was... - Jim our tour guide was awesome!! I grew up in Portsmouth and learned new things on this tour. Them only thing was that I specifically texted that the friend I was traveling with used a walking Tolstoy. The handicap lift on the trolley didn’t work. Jim tried several keys and several times for the lift door to unlock . Luckily my friend made it up the trolley stairs and was able to have an enjoyable experience.
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Thomas_c
May 20, 2026
Could not understand the guide, not just us! He mumbled so much - Could not understand the guide, not just us! He mumbled so much It was mostly unintelligible. He was a nice man but it ruined our experience.
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