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Historic Downtown Newport,RI
Marble House
The Breakers
Castle Hill Lighthouse
The Chanler at Cliff Walk

Historic Highlights with the Gilded Age Private Van Tour

By Ghost Tours of Newport,RI
10 out of 10
Free cancellation available
Price is S$135 per adult* *Get a lower price by selecting multiple adult tickets
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Features
  • Free cancellation available
  • 1h 30m
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Selective hotel pickup
Overview

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!

Activity location

  • Brenton Point State Park
    • Ocean Drive
    • 02840, Newport, Rhode Island, United States

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • 23 America's Cup Ave
    • 23 America's Cup Avenue
    • 02840, Newport, Rhode Island, United States

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Historic Highlights with the Gilded Age Private Van Tour
  • Activity duration is 1 hour and 30 minutes1h 30m1h 30m
  • English

Pickup included

Language options: English
Starting time: 12:00
Price details
S$134.66 x 1 AdultS$134.66
Total
Price is S$134.66

What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's includedPrivate transport
  • What's includedWhat's includedAir-conditioned vehicle
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedMansion Admission Tickets $20 for Marble House,Rosecliff or Elms. $25 to tour the Breakers
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedMansion Admission Tickets can be purchased from your guide. Mansion tours are self guided via app.

Know before you book

  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transport options are available nearby
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Activity itinerary

Cardines Field (Pass by)
Newport's Area 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.
Touro Synagogue (Pass by)
The Oldest Synagouge in the United States, dating back to 1763. It is a symbol for Newport as a haven for religious freedom seekers.
The Old Stone Mill (Pass by)
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.
Brenton Point State Park
  • 10m
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.
Rough Point Museum (Pass by)
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.
The Breakers
  • 5m
  • Admission ticket not included
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.
Marble House
  • 5m
  • Admission ticket not included
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.
Ocean Drive (Pass by)
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.
International Tennis Hall of Fame (Pass by)
See the famous Newport Casino, once the hub of Summertime activites for the seasonal elites, now home to the International Tennis Hall of Fame.
Bowen's Wharf (Pass by)
We pass through the colonial disctrict once again, passing the colonial wharfes, that are now the centre of Newport's tourisrm industry.
The Elms (Pass by)
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.
Bellevue Avenue (Pass by)
We explain many aspects of the Gilded Age as we travel along this excuisite Avenue.

Location

Activity location

  • LOB_ACTIVITIESLOB_ACTIVITIESBrenton Point State Park
    • Ocean Drive
    • 02840, Newport, Rhode Island, United States

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • PEOPLEPEOPLE23 America's Cup Ave
    • 23 America's Cup Avenue
    • 02840, Newport, Rhode Island, United States

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