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Historic Highlights with the Gilded Age Van Tour

Location Newport, Rhode Island, USA
$59
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Overview

Newport, RI, offers a rich tapestry of history spanning over 385 years, making it a premier summer destination for the Gilded Age elite. This fully narrated minivan tour covers a 15-mile route featuring over 100 local attractions and historic sights.

  • 🚐 A private tour accommodates up to 5 guests, allowing for exploration at your own pace.
  • 🗺️ The tour includes a comprehensive narration of Newport's significant landmarks and history.
  • 🏛️ Over 100 points of interest are highlighted along the route, showcasing the city's unique heritage.
  • ⏳ The itinerary is flexible, ensuring that you can spend as much time as you wish at each location.

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Historic Highlights with the Gilded Age Van Tour
Pickup included
Tour guide
Language: English
Human tour guide
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes

  • Air-conditioned vehicle
  • Mansion Visits

Meeting point
Plese meet behing the Transportation Center and Aquarium, near the public parking garage entrance.
Return details
Plese meet behing the Transportation Center and Aquarium, near the public parking garage entrance.

  • 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. (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. (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. (pass by)
  • 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.
  • 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. (pass by)
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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. (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. (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. (pass by)
  • We explain many aspects of the Gilded Age as we travel along this excuisite Avenue. (pass by)
  • We pass through the colonial disctrict once again, passing the colonial wharfes, that are now the center of Newport's tourisrm industry. (pass by)

  • 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
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  • This experience requires good weather.
    If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
  • This experience requires a minimum number of travelers.
    If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met,
    you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
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    Historic Highlights with the Gilded Age Van Tour

    Location Newport, Rhode Island, USA
    $59
    This is an experience gift voucher. The recipient will book the experience after they redeem the gift voucher.
    How it works?
    01 You choose from 10,000+ experience gifts
    02 We deliver the eVoucher or the Physical box to the recipient
    03 Recipient books the experience and creates unforgettable memories!

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