Private Newport Gilded Age Tour
Overview
The Gilded Age tour is a private, high-end guided Newport mansion tour focused on their historic estates along Bellevue Avenue and Ocean Drive. On this tour, you will see some of the oldest and most iconic mansions in the country, architectural masterpieces that once hosted America’s wealthiest families. As we travel along Bellevue Avenue and Ocean Drive, you will hear stories of opulence, ambition, and the history that shaped Newport into the Playground of the Rich. From sweeping ocean views to intricate estate details, this journey offers a captivating look into one of the most glamorous eras in American history.
What's Included
- Bottled water
Meeting Location
Market Square
Newport, RI 02840, USA
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
What To Expect
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The Breakers
10 minutes Admission Ticket Free
The Elms
5 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Rosecliff
5 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Chateau-sur-Mer
5 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Rough Point Museum
5 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Hunter House (pass by)
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Frequently Asked Questions (7)
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Activity code: C-5610407P7
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Frequently Asked Questions (7)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from Cool Shore Excursions customers.
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- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (EST).
- Bottled water.
There is no minimum age for this tour, so bring your wee one along for an adventure..
Apr 2025If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
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Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Private Newport Gilded Age Tour is as follows:
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Private Newport Gilded Age Tour will be included in your confirmation email from Cool Shore Excursions. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.
Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.
If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.
Oct 2026What's Included
- Bottled water
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
