Best of Newport, The Breakers & Marble House

Best of Newport, The Breakers & Marble House

3.25 hours | Newport | N P T - 1 0 0
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Points of Interest

  • The Elms
  • Rosecliff
  • The Breakers
  • Marble House
Moderate activity

Be sure to read the Special Notes further down this page for important requirements and restriction.

Experience the opulence of the "Gilded Age" when you explore the summer homes of the legendary Vanderbilt family. Board your transportation for a scenic drive through the historic section of Newport en route to the Breakers, the most-visited attraction in Newport. Designed by architect Richard Morris Hunt for Cornelius Vanderbilt II, this Italian Renaissance palace was completed in 1895 in less than three years at a cost of approximately 7 million dollars, which would be over $200 million today! The Grand Hall boasts 50-foot ceilings and is the largest room in any Newport mansion. You will also visit the magnificent Marble House. Built by William K. Vanderbilt for his wife Alva's birthday in 1892, it features more than 500,000 square feet of white marble and was intended as Vanderbilt's "Temple of the Arts." The grounds include a Chinese Tea House overlooking the Atlantic. Return to the pier via your transportation.

Special Notes:

Due to the popularity of the Newport mansions, anticipate a wait of up to 30 minutes for your tour. No flash photograpy,selfie sticks or tripods are allowed inside the Breakers and Marble House.

The Breakers and Marble House are self-guided, audio tours using the Newport Mansions App. Guests must bring their own smart device with earbuds and download the Newport Mansions App. Guests are encouraged to download the App prior to arrival at the mansion. The self-guided audio tour via App is available in English, French, Spanish, German & Chinese. Additional house information, floor plans, historic photos and other information is available on the App. Printed house narratives are available at the front door of each mansion.

Child Price:

12 & under reduced

Details

Tour timeline may vary to avoid overcrowding, etc.

Depart the ship for Breakers / Marble House

Transport type: Air Conditioned Transportation
Transport Capacity: 46
Travel time: 00:15
Time at site: 01:30
Free time at site: 15
Inside visit: Yes
Air conditioned: No
Walking distance: 200
Steps: 5
Restroom available: Yes
Shopping available: Yes
Photo/video restrictions: Yes
Photo/video opportunity: No

Depart the ship for Breakers / Marble House

Transport type: Air Conditioned Transportation
Transport Capacity: 46
Travel time: 00:15
Time at site: 01:30
Free time at site: 15
Inside visit: Yes
Air conditioned: No
Walking distance: 200
Steps: 5
Restroom available: Yes
Shopping available: Yes
Photo/video restrictions: Yes
Photo/video opportunity: No

Depart the first house to travel to the next either Marble house or Breakers

Transport type: Air Conditioned Transportation
Transport Capacity: 46
Travel time: 00:15
Time at site: 01:00
Free time at site: 15
Inside visit: Yes
Air conditioned: No
Walking distance: 200
Steps: 5
Restroom available: Yes
Shopping available: Yes
Photo/video restrictions: Yes
Photo/video opportunity: No

Depart the first house to travel to the next either Marble house or Breakers

Transport type: Air Conditioned Transportation
Transport Capacity: 46
Travel time: 00:15
Time at site: 01:00
Free time at site: 15
Inside visit: Yes
Air conditioned: No
Walking distance: 200
Steps: 5
Restroom available: Yes
Shopping available: Yes
Photo/video restrictions: Yes
Photo/video opportunity: No

Depart the second house and return to the pier

Transport type: Air Conditioned Transportation
Transport Capacity: 46
Travel time: 00:15
Air conditioned: Yes

Depart the second house and return to the pier

Transport type: Air Conditioned Transportation
Transport Capacity: 46
Travel time: 00:15
Air conditioned: Yes