For First Time
Visitors:
We always recommend using our service. Parking is often times difficult and movement throughout the city can be congested (particularly at peak times). Their locations are not always easy to find and the time lost attempting to go it on your own... could be well put towards the many wonderful options of "things-to-do" here in this special city.
We will pick you up at your lodging and return. Along the way we will give you information & answer your questions.
Times: During peak season most mansions are open from 10:00 am to 5:00 pm (seven days). However, it is best to check with us, as adjustments to schedules are made for special events, etc.
Our tours can pick up at local B&B's,
Hotels, Motels and Private Homes.
Typical pickup times are 9:30 AM and 1:30
PM.
Prices: We'll quote you! Each mansion has its own interior tour pricing arrangement.
We know all the rates. Just give us a call, toll-free 877-TOURS-RI or (877-868-7774)
Mansion Choices: Of the over-500 mansions in Newport the following list are among your choices for interior touring through us. We have individual or group tickets for you, as a convenience and for time saving.
During off-season, October to May, many shut down for vacation time for their staff and or maintenance. It is best to check with us for that information
M1 The Marble House, built by architect Richard Morris Hunt, in 1888 for Alva Vanderbilt, wife of William K. Vanderbilt, the president of the New York Central Railroad. It contains one half million cubic feet of imported marble. Interior is noted for its gold, in particular its ornate gold ballroom.
M2 The Elms, built in 1901 by architect Horace Trumbauer for millionaire coal entrepreneur Edward Berwind (Pennsylvania). Contains technological marvels of its time. Noted for its spectacular grounds.
M3 The Breakers, built at the turn of the 20th century by architect Richard Morris Hunt for Cornelius Vanderbilt, the wealthiest man in the world. It is the largest of the Newport mansions and is most visited.
M4 Rosecliff, completed in 1902 by architect Stanford White for Theresa Fair Oelrichs, daughter of California's gold rush multimillionaire, Thomas Fair. It is among North America's finest architectural edifices.
M5 Astor's Beechwood, built in 1857 for Caroline Astor, Queen of High Society (in New York), wife of William Astor, NYC real estate magnate. This fashionable villa was the setting for many of Newport's most outrageous parties and happenings.
M6 Belcourt Castle, built in 1891 for Oliver Perry Hazard Belmont, railroad tycoon, by architect Richard Morris Hunt. Features fine stained glass, Louis-13th architecture & famous gold coronation coach.
M7 Kingscote, originally built in 1839 for Georgia planter George Noble Jones. But after the Civil War, William Henry King, noted China trade merchant purchased the property, hired architect Stanford White, in 1881, to make additions. Features Gothic Revival architecture and priceless furnishings.
M8 Chateau-Sur-Mer, built in 1852 for William S. Wetmore, who had made his fortune in the Oriental trade. Architect Richard Morris Hunt enlarged the existing French chateau some twenty years later. Features French motifs and lavish glass, leather & tapestries.
M9 Chepstow, built in 1860 by architect George Champlin Mason for the Morris family of New Jersey (William Morris was a signer of the Declaration of Independence) Features include Italian architecture, landscaping and art collection.
M10 Isaac Bell House, built in 1883 by New York architectural firm of McKim, Mead & White for trader and Sea Captain Isaac Bell. Features include shingle-style construction and innovative designs of the day.
M11 Hunter House, built in 1748 by prosperous merchant Jonathan Nichols. Among finest examples of colonial architecture in America. This mansion features interior woodwork and furnishings.
M12 Rough Point, built in 1889 for Frederick W. Vanderbilt, heir to the family steamships & railroad fortune. Purchased in 1925 by the James Duke family (tobacco millionaires). He left the estate to daughter Doris. Features English architecture, furnishings, art and special setting.
M13 Samuel Whitehorne House, built in 1811 for entrepreneur Samual Whitehorne, Jr., who had amassed fortunes from shipping, banking, slave-trading and rum-distilling. This Federal-style mansion features elegant woodwork, furniture and sundry collections.
M14 Blithwold Mansion, built in 1908 for Augustus Van Wickle, a Pennsylvania coal magnate. It features English-manor architecture, 45- rooms, furnishings, art, grounds and special setting.
M15 Whitehall House, built in 1729 by Bishop George Berkeley, noted British philosopher and educator. Estate features furnishings, grounds and special setting.
