Historic Highlights with the Gilded Age Private Van Tour
Your private minivan tour will introduce you to Newport, Ri to discover more than 385 years of history. You will quickly see why Newport, RI. become the go-to summer destination for the Gilded Age crowd and Mrs. Astor's " 400." The Tour is Fully narrated along the 15 mile route, passing over 100 local attractions, points of Interest and Historic Sights. Keep in mind this is a private tour, for up to 5 guests, so we explore Newport, RI and all its amazing aspects at YOUR pace!
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For Cruiseship passengers, pickups can be made at the Newport, RI dock ternimal. (Please request when booking)
Additional Information
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Includes
- Mansion Admission Tickets $20 for Marble House,Rosecliff or Elms. $25 to tour the Breakers
- Mansion Admission Tickets can be purchased from your guide. Mansion tours are self guided via app.
Special Instructions
Itinerary
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Newport's Neighborhood ballpark is the oldest amatuer baseball stadium since 1908. See where immortals of Baseball, like Satchel Page, Babe Ruth and Bob Feller once played. The stadium is still in use by many local baseball teams including the Newport Gulls.
Free Admission
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Touro Synagogue National Historic Site : The Oldest Synagouge in the United States, dating back to 1763. It is a symbol for Newport as a haven for religious freedom seekers.
Free Admission
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Also known as the Newport Mystery Tower, this Stone Tower has many theories as to its origin. Was it a Lighthouse? A house of Worship? Watchtower? As we pass by. you can see it for yourself and decide for yourself.
Free Admission
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Estimated Time : 10 minutes
Brenton Point State Park : We stop for a short break at this picturesque overlook. The 90 acre State park was once a summer estate and is located at the southern most point of Newport, RI.
Free Admission
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Rough Point : At the south end of prestigious Bellevue Avenue is the summer estate of tobacco hieress Doris Duke. The controversial billionaire spent many summers here and forever changed Newport with her colonial preservation efforts.
Free Admission
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Estimated Time : 5 minutes
The Breakers : we will also stop and give a detailed explanation of Newport's largest mansion, the Breakers. Touring the Breakers is possible for and additional fee. The additional fee is $25 to access the Breakers and can be added during booking via the ticket calender.
Admission Ticket Not Included
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Estimated Time : 5 minutes
Marble House : We stop to give detailed information about Newport's most expensive Summer Cottage ever built, the Marble House. The mansion can be toured for an additional fee. The tour admission is $20 and can be reserved through the booking calender.
Admission Ticket Not Included
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Ocean Drive : We travel along the very scenic 10 mile Ocean Drive, where you will see two state parks, amzing ocean views and historic summer homes from Newport's bygone era, the Gileded Age.
Free Admission
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International Tennis Hall of Fame : See the famous Newport Casino, once the hub of Summertime activites for the seasonal elites, now home to the International Tennis Hall of Fame.
Free Admission
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We pass through the colonial disctrict once again, passing the colonial wharfes, that are now the center of Newport's tourisrm industry.
Free Admission
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The Elms : See Mr Berwind's summer home, a frequent filming location for the popular HBO show the Gilded Age. Can aslo be toured for an additional fee.
Free Admission
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Bellevue Avenue : We explain many aspects of the Gilded Age as we travel along this excuisite Avenue.
Free Admission