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Historic Highlights with the Gilded Age Private Van Tour

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About the Activity

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!
1 hour 30 minutes
Private Tour
Pickup offered
Instant Confirmation
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Availability and Prices

Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts (local time)
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Inclusions & Exclusions

Transportation amenities : Private transportation. Private transportation
Transportation amenities : In-vehicle air conditioning. Air-conditioned vehicle
Mansion Admission Tickets $20 for Marble House,Rosecliff or Elms. $25 to tour the Breakers
Mansion Admission Tickets can be purchased from your guide. Mansion tours are self guided via app.

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Locations in the itinerary

Cardines Field(Pass By)
20 Americas Cup Ave, Newport, United States, 02840-3053Newport'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.View Location
Touro Synagogue(Pass By)
85 Touro St, Newport, United States, 02840The Oldest Synagouge in the United States, dating back to 1763. It is a symbol for Newport as a haven for religious freedom seekers. View Location
The Old Stone Mill(Pass By)
5 Touro Park St W, Touro Park, Newport, United States, 02840Also 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. View Location
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Brenton Point State Park
Ocean Drive, Newport, United States, 02840We 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.10 minutes • Admission Ticket FreeView Location
Rough Point Museum(Pass By)
680 Bellevue Ave, , Newport, United States, 02840-4283At 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. View Location
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The Breakers
44 Ochre Point Ave, , Newport, United States, 02840-6906we 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.5 minutes • Admission Ticket Not IncludedView Location
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Marble House
596 Bellevue Ave, , Newport, United States, 02840-4265We 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. 5 minutes • Admission Ticket Not IncludedView Location
Ocean Drive(Pass By)
Newport, United StatesWe 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. View Location

Meeting and Pickup

Starting point

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Plese meet behing the Transportation Center and Aquarium, near the public parking garage entrance. View Location

End point

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Plese meet behing the Transportation Center and Aquarium, near the public parking garage entrance. View Location

Pickup details

Tour operator will pick up all customers from their respective locations; or, customers can make their own way to the start point
  • Travelers CANNOT choose a custom pickup or meeting location.
  • For Cruiseship passengers, pickups can be made at the Newport, RI dock ternimal. (Please request when booking)
  • Travelers will be picked up 5 minutes before departure time

Pickup points

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Ticket Details

Ticket Redemption

No redemption point. This is a direct entry ticketIf guests purchase mansion ticket admissions, they will be given an actual paper ticket at the strart of the tour.

Cancellation & Refunds

Cancellable up to 24 hours before the travel date (local supplier time) for a full refund. A 100% cancellation penalty applies for cancellations submitted less than 24 hours before the start time.

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Operated by Ghost Tours of Newport,RICreated on 03 May 2024Created on 16 Sep 2024
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