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.
44 Ochre Point Ave, Newport, United States
The largest and most famous, a Vanderbilt mansion. (Tour outside only)
596 Bellevue Ave, Newport, United States
Modeled after the Petit Trianon at Versailles.
367 Bellevue Ave, Newport, United States
Modeled after an 18th-century French chateau, this 1901 home was one of the first in America to have electricity throughout. (Tour outside only)
548 Bellevue Ave, Newport, United States
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)
474 Bellevue Ave, Newport, United States
An 1852 Italianate villa that was the first to set the standard for Victorian-era splendor in Newport. (Tour outside only)
253 Bellevue Ave, Newport, United States
Built in 1841, it launched the "cottage boom" of the 19th century.
680 Bellevue Ave, Newport, United States
The former home of philanthropist Doris Duke. (Tour outside only)
54 Washington St, Newport, United States
A 200-year-old Georgian home that was the first to be preserved by the Preservation Society
We will pick you up at Newport, RI, USA, Hotels, and Ports.
Your Tour Guide will be outside of Coastal Cruiser welcoming you aboard!!
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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