Best of Newport, The Breakers & Marble House
Wheelchair Accessible
Moderate Activity
Be sure to read the Special Notes further down this page for important requirements and restriction.
Board your comfortable transportation for a scenic drive through the historic section of Newport. This well-preserved, historic area has been authentically restored, and showcases wonderful examples of 18th-century design. Newport is home to magnificent coastal scenery, dramatic architecture, a thriving waterfront and welcoming hospitality. The city's symbol is the pineapple, which harkens back to the time of Newport's great commercial significance. Traders from the West Indies would put fragrant pineapples outside of their doors to entice buyers to visit their warehouses. Today you will notice the symbol on several sights that you see. A plethora of historic and cultural attractions await as you discover this gem of New England.
From the 1870s to the 1920s, the Vanderbilts, one of America's most affluent families, commissioned the most prestigious architectural firms to build a series of homes for them across the East Coast. In Newport, two homes, amusingly called "cottages," were built, unparalleled in historic significance and beauty. Constructed during the "Gilded Age," they are now designated as National Historic Landmarks. Your tour takes you to these two magnificent homes for views of their deluxe interiors and spectacular grounds.
The most-visited attraction in Newport, The Breakers is considered the grandest of all of the Newport summer cottages. 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! You will also visit the magnificent Marble House, one of the most opulent estates in America. Built by William K. Vanderbilt for his wife Alva's 39th birthday in 1892, Marble House features more than 500,000 square feet of white marble and was intended as Vanderbilt's "Temple of the Arts." At the completion of your tour of these palatial historic homes, enjoy a short scenic drive back to the pier.
Points of interest
The Elms
Rosecliff
The Breakers
Marble House
Schedule
Special Notes
Due to the popularity of the Newport mansions, anticipate a wait of up to 30 minutes for your tour. No flash photography,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.
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Wheelchair Accessible
Moderate Activity
Be sure to read the Special Notes further down this page for important requirements and restriction.
Board your comfortable transportation for a scenic drive through the historic section of Newport. This well-preserved, historic area has been authentically restored, and showcases wonderful examples of 18th-century design. Newport is home to magnificent coastal scenery, dramatic architecture, a thriving waterfront and welcoming hospitality. The city's symbol is the pineapple, which harkens back to the time of Newport's great commercial significance. Traders from the West Indies would put fragrant pineapples outside of their doors to entice buyers to visit their warehouses. Today you will notice the symbol on several sights that you see. A plethora of historic and cultural attractions await as you discover this gem of New England.
From the 1870s to the 1920s, the Vanderbilts, one of America's most affluent families, commissioned the most prestigious architectural firms to build a series of homes for them across the East Coast. In Newport, two homes, amusingly called "cottages," were built, unparalleled in historic significance and beauty. Constructed during the "Gilded Age," they are now designated as National Historic Landmarks. Your tour takes you to these two magnificent homes for views of their deluxe interiors and spectacular grounds.
The most-visited attraction in Newport, The Breakers is considered the grandest of all of the Newport summer cottages. 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! You will also visit the magnificent Marble House, one of the most opulent estates in America. Built by William K. Vanderbilt for his wife Alva's 39th birthday in 1892, Marble House features more than 500,000 square feet of white marble and was intended as Vanderbilt's "Temple of the Arts." At the completion of your tour of these palatial historic homes, enjoy a short scenic drive back to the pier.
Points of interest
The Elms
Rosecliff
The Breakers
Marble House
Schedule
Special Notes
Due to the popularity of the Newport mansions, anticipate a wait of up to 30 minutes for your tour. No flash photography,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.