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 Our professional staff of group tour planners will assist you in organizing a memorable visit to the Newport Mansions for your group.
Adult Groups
Discounted rates are available to adult groups of 20 or more people with advance reservations. Further reduced admission rates are available for multiple house visits, affording additional savings. Driver and tour escort receive complimentary admission. See prices.
Student Groups
Discounted rates are available to student groups of 10 or more from an educational institution with advance reservations. One adult chaperone is required for every ten students, and chaperones receive complimentary admission. See prices.
Group Tour Brochure
To download a copy of our 2009/2010 Group Tour Brochure, please click on the image at right, above.
Reservation Forms
To schedule an adult group visit or student field trip to the Newport Mansions, please scroll to the bottom of this page to download a pdf version of the appropriate reservation request form.
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New for 2009: The Breakers Revealed, a new audio tour
See newly-opened rooms and hear Vanderbilt family remembrances and stories of servant life.
You should allow 90 minutes to visit each property, permitting your group to enjoy the house,  grounds and the Newport Mansions Stores.
Subject to operating schedule, guided tours are provided at Chateau-sur-Mer, Chepstow, Hunter House, Isaac Bell House, Kingscote and Rosecliff. Guided tours are led by our experienced staff of tour guides. The narrated portion of each tour is approximately 45 minutes in length.
Self-guided audio tours are provided at The Breakers, The Elms and Marble House. Self guided audio tours permit each member of your group to move through the house at their own pace. Audio tours range in length from 30-90 minutes depending upon the interest of the visitor.
A self-guided tour is available at Green Animals Topiary Garden. Detailed garden maps are distributed to our visitors to enjoy the gardens at their leisure. Staff is located inside the estate house to answer any questions you may have about the house and gardens.
The Elms Lunch and Audio Tour Combo: Your group can relax and enjoy a mid-day boxed lunch served on the grounds of The Elms, plus the audio tour of The Elms. Boxed lunch includes your choice of sandwich or salad, a bag of potato chips, a cookie and soft drink or bottled water.
Seasonal May through October.
 Student tour groups are always welcome at the Newport Mansions.
The Marble House Mythology and Architecture Tour is accompanied by a downloadable Teacher Resource Guide that provides suggested lesson plans, online tours and research material to support RI learning standards for elementary students. Designed for students in grandes 4-8, this special tour helps students gain a basic understanding of mythology and architecture through imagery, story, interactive participation and by pre-and post-visit activities. This tour is available daily at 9:30 a.m. with advance reservations.
A Teacher Resource Guide is also available for the Green Animals History on Site Program, which enables students to understand the art of gardens. Individual imagination and creativity of students is cultivated through lesson plans and a tour focused on the artistic evaluation of Green Animals Topiary Garden.
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 Christmas at the Newport Mansions
Celebrate the holiday season at The Breakers, The Elms and Marble House from mid-November through New Year's, when the houses are decorated in festive themes. Either guided tours or open-house formats may be in effect.
Holiday Evenings at the Newport Mansions
During Saturday evening open houses in November and December, guests can stroll through the house in the evening while enjoying live music, with a stop for Christmas sweets, eggnog and cider.
 The Newport Flower Show
New England's premier outdoor flower show is held each June in the elegant reception rooms and on the oceanfront lawn of Rosecliff, with floral designs, horticulture, gardening and floral workshops and lectures, and other special events.
For an additional cost, group visitors can enjoy a seated luncheon on the back lawn of Rosecliff overlooking the Atlantic Ocean.
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The Breakers and Rosecliff are fully wheelchair accessible. The Elms and Marble House are partially accessible.
Printed scripts are available in six languages at the following houses:
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Marble House |
The Elms |
Rosecliff |
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We will be happy to provide materials to help you promote your group's visit to the Newport Mansions. To request materials, or to arrange a group visit, contact:
Group Tours
The Preservation Society of Newport County
424 Bellevue Avenue
Newport, RI 02840
USA
Phone: (401) 847-2251
Fax: (401) 847-9477
Email: groups@NewportMansions.org
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To schedule an adult group visit or student field trip to the Newport Mansions, you may download the appropriate reservation request form below. Please fax completed form with requested date, house(s) and tour times to Group Tours, (401) 847-9477. A confirmation of your visit will be faxed or mailed to you within 48 hours.
Adult Group Reservation Form
Student Field Trip Reservation Form
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