Boston to Newport Trip with Breakers and Marble House Admission

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.

1. 1

   Downtown

   15 min

   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.

2. 2

   The Breakers

   2 hours

   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.

3. 3

   Saint Mary, Our Lady Of the Isle Roman Catholic Church

   5 min

   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.

4. 4

   Touro Synagogue

   5 min

   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. 5

   Fort Adams State Park

   15 min

   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.

6. 6

   Newport Visitors Information Center

   15 min

   The guided city tour ends at the Discover Newport Visitor Center to plan some free time with the help of the aforementioned guidebook.

7. 7

   Marble House

   2 hours

   Take a 90 minute audio tour of the Marble House. This famous mansion was seen in the movie The Great Gatsby.

8. 8

   Ocean Drive

   30 min

   Take a ride along this scenic, coastal route for breathtaking ocean views.

9. 9

   International Tennis Hall of Fame

   1 hour

   See the International Tennis Hall of Fame at a discounted price.

10. 10

    Cliff Walk

    30 min

    One of Newport's top sites

11. 11

    New England Trips

    10 min

    After a long day of sightseeing, relax on the journey back to Boston.

• 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.

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