Roll down the legendary Bellevue Avenue in a classic open-air trolley, then step inside both The Breakers AND Marble House — the two crown jewels of Newport's Gilded Age — with a knowledgeable guide narrating every opulent detail.
What to expect
Board a classic open-air trolley at the waterfront and glide down Bellevue Avenue as your guide points out the cottages of the Astors, the Belmonts, and the Vanderbilts. First stop: Marble House, Mrs. Alva Vanderbilt's jaw-dropping French Baroque palace with its gold ballroom. Then on to The Breakers for the full guided interior tour of Cornelius Vanderbilt II's Renaissance masterpiece. The trolley handles all logistics between sites, leaving you free to simply absorb the staggering wealth on display.
Good to know
Viking Tours departs from the waterfront near the tender pier — confirm exact pickup location when booking. The combined tour runs approximately 3–4 hours; check against your ship's all-aboard time. Book directly through the Viking Tours of Newport website. This is a small-group tour, not a large bus — group sizes are capped for an intimate experience.
Sail there
Luxury cruises that call at Newport — book through us, the fare is identical and your concierge stays on your side.