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
What To Expect
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.
15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
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.
2 hours • Admission Ticket Included
St. Mary’s 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.
5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
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.
5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
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.
15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
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.
15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Marble House
Take a 90 minute audio tour of the Marble House. This famous mansion was seen in the movie The Great Gatsby.
2 hours • Admission Ticket Included
Ocean Drive
Take a ride along this scenic, coastal route for breathtaking ocean views.
30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
International Tennis Hall of Fame
See the International Tennis Hall of Fame at a discounted price.
1 hour • Admission Ticket Not Included
Cliff Walk
One of Newport’s top sites
30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
New England Trips
After a long day of sightseeing, relax on the journey back to Boston.
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Highlight
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.
Not wheelchair accessible
Near public transportation
Most travelers can participate
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 20 travelers
Max group – 15
