Boston to Newport Small-Group Day Trip with Breakers & Marble House Admission

Escape to the lovely coastal city of Newport, Rhode Island, on this day trip that includes both a guided tour and free time. Explore The Breakers Mansion (the summer home of Cornelius Vanderbilt II's family), as well as The Marble House (as seen in the movie The Great Gatsby). See top Newport attractions such as St Mary's Parish, Ocean Drive and the Naval War College on a narrated tour. Then discover this quaint and historic city further on your own. This small-group tour is limited to 20 people for a more intimate experience.

Itinerary

1. After the downtown Boston pickups are completed, begin the 1.5-hour drive to Newport, Rhode Island. Enjoy a snack and listen to the guide provide a bit of history about Newport, a sailing destination for many that’s known as America's First Resort. (15 min)
2. The first stop is at the Breakers mansion, the grandest of Newport’s summer mansions and a symbol of the Vanderbilt family’s social and financial preeminence in turn-of-the-century America. Spend two hours here, part of which can be enjoyed with a self-guided audio tour. Don’t forget the photo-worthy ocean view behind the mansion. (2h 0min) Admission included
3. Then take a 1-hour narrated city tour of some other Newport sites. See the St. Mary’s Church complex. This National Historic Shrine is where President John F. Kennedy married Jacqueline Bouvier on September 12, 1953. (5 min)
4. There’s the Touro Synagogue, a National Historic Site that is the oldest synagogue building still standing in the United States. It’s also the oldest surviving Jewish synagogue building in North America. (5 min)
5. Also check out Fort Adams, a former U.S. Army post, and the U.S. Naval War College, the staff college and “Home of Thought” for the United States Navy. (15 min)
6. The guided city tour ends at the Discover Newport Visitor Center to plan some free time with the help of the aforementioned guidebook. (15 min)
7. Take a 90 minute audio tour of the Marble House. This famous mansion was seen in the movie The Great Gatsby. (2h 0min) Admission included
8. Take a ride along this scenic, coastal route for breathtaking ocean views. (30 min)
9. See the International Tennis Hall of Fame at a discounted price. (1h 0min)
10. One of Newport's top sites (30 min)
11. After a long day of sightseeing, relax on the journey back to Boston. (10 min)