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Private Newport Gilded Age Tour

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On average, this is booked 43 (29) days in advance.

2 hours (approx.)
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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

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    Market Square
    Newport, RI 02840, USA

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    What To Expect

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    The Breakers

    The largest and most famous, a Vanderbilt mansion. (Tour outside only)
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    10 minutes Admission Ticket Free

    Marble House (pass by)

    Modeled after the Petit Trianon at Versailles.
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    The Elms

    Modeled after an 18th-century French chateau, this 1901 home was one of the first in America to have electricity throughout. (Tour outside only)
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    5 minutes Admission Ticket Free

    Rosecliff

    Built for silver heiress Theresa Fair Oelrichs in 1902, it was used to film movies like The Great Gatsby and True Lies. (Tour outside only)
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    5 minutes Admission Ticket Free

    Chateau-sur-Mer

    An 1852 Italianate villa that was the first to set the standard for Victorian-era splendor in Newport. (Tour outside only)
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    5 minutes Admission Ticket Free

    Kingscote (pass by)

    Built in 1841, it launched the "cottage boom" of the 19th century.
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    Rough Point Museum

    The former home of philanthropist Doris Duke. (Tour outside only)
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    5 minutes Admission Ticket Free

    Hunter House (pass by)

    A 200-year-old Georgian home that was the first to be preserved by the Preservation Society
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    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)

    Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Private Newport Gilded Age Tour?

    A: You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund. 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). Read more Apr 2025

    Cancellation Policy

    You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.

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    Activity code: C-5610407P7

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    • Bottled water

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    • 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

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