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Islands & Harbor Fall Bike Tour
5.0
107 Ratings
Portsmouth
Join us for the Portsmouth Bike Tour and explore historic gardens, parks, and New Castle Island. Experience the beauty of the Piscataqua River, Atlantic Ocean, lighthouses, and forts while hearing interesting stories about the area.
Duration:
2 hours, 15 minutes
Cancellation:
1 day
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Highlights
- Prescott Park - We’ll tell a brief story about the Prescott Sisters and Piscataqua River
- Peirce Island - Will pass through Peirce Island.
- Wentworth by the Sea - We’ll stop to speak about the Historic Hotel
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Four Tree Island - We`ll make a brief stop to discuss the Portsmouth Naval Shipyard and the famous Piscataqua River.
- Great Island Common - Briefly stop to talk about the 7 forts, Isle of Shoals and anything else that catches our attention.
- Fort Stark State Historic Site - We’ll briefly talk about “Live Free or Die” Captain John Stark and the first settlement.
What's Included
- Bicycle and Helmet
- Expert Guide
What's Not Included
- Tips and Gratuities
Additional Information
This is our premier bike tour, offering a fantastic way to explore the “best of Portsmouth and New Castle Island” with a leisurely biking experience. Join the adventure as the group cycles to the islands off Portsmouth and New Castle! Depart from the lively Market Square and head towards the scenic waterfront. Pedal through picturesque islands, gardens, and lush parks, eventually reaching New Castle Island where the expansive Atlantic Ocean awaits. Enjoy the stunning Fall foliage as you ride along. The guide will pause to share fascinating tales of a once sleepy town that blossomed into a bustling shipbuilding hub. Highlights:
- Ride out to New Castle Island
- Visit New Castle Island
- Explore Great Island Common
- Discover Fort Stark and learn about the origin of our state motto “Live Free or Die”
- Visit Four Tree & Pierce Islands
- Stroll through Prescott Park
At your chosen departure time, meet the guide 30 minutes prior to the tour’s start. Receive important information about road rules, bike safety, and bike operation.
Location
43 Middle Street
Middle Street
Meet at the John Paul Jones House Historic House Garden
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
5.0
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Discover447835
Aug 31, 2024
Best way to see Portsmouth! - Fantastic day. First time to Portsmouth and couldn't think of a better way to see the area and learn about its history. Paul was stellar! Super knowledgeable and made the afternoon lots of fun. Highly recommend this tour.
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Steve_b
Aug 23, 2024
Great Portsmouth Tour - Fantastic tour, Donna was very knowledgeable and we were able to see a lot of Portsmouth and New Haven. Very beautiful and historic sites. She did a great job. Would highly recommend.
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Jardon_b
Aug 22, 2024
Great Bike experience - Great trip with Dawn. Beautiful bike ride , Dawn was very friendly and super knowledgeable . Highly recommend!
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Journey64585387755
Aug 19, 2024
Best to visit of Portsmouth, NH - Morning ride on the first day. Really nice to see some of the smaller islands and get sense of small towns and bay views. Paul, the guide, is a local and did great job telling history along with anecdotes. Added some humor and happy to answer questions,even on a good lunch spot! Bikes were well maintained and comfy with handle bar bags for water and essentials. Highly recommend.
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V6716aealanb
Aug 13, 2024
Nice Tour. - Great views, nice pace, Paul was great, knowledgeable and pleasant. He gave some interesting historical info and local trivia. Great views of a beautiful location.
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Anonymous
Aug 12, 2024
HIGHLY Recommend—even for non-bike riders - Paul, our tour guide, was knowledgeable and personable. I went solo and ended up meeting four lovely ladies who also did the tour. I’m not a regular bike rider, but would highly recommend this experience. Loved it! Thanks, Paul!
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Voyager783717
Aug 6, 2024
Relaxing ride - Amazing views and interesting historical info throughout the trip. Great way to see some of down town Portsmouth and surrounding islands. Paul was fantastic!
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D7522brrobynl
Aug 2, 2024
Great Experience - The bikes were great, the tour guide was wonderful, and it was overall a great experience and a wonderful thing to do to see Portsmouth!
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Madhavi_g
Jul 21, 2024
10/10 recommend - We had a fabulous time exploring Portsmouth with Donna! She was extremely knowledgeable about Portsmouth's history and took us on a beautiful ride exploring the city and its nearby beaches. Don't miss this tour if you're coming to Portsmouth!
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Er
Jul 21, 2024
Lovely way to spend a Saturday morning - We (2 adults + 14 year old) really enjoyed our tour of Portsmouth and the Harbor Islands, which are absolutely beautiful and are probably missed by many (if not most) visitors to Portsmouth. New Castle Island in particular was a spectacular New England village. Beyond the scenery, the bike ride was very nice — leisurely pace but not super slow. Lots of stops along the way at which our guide, Dawn, conveyed interesting history and funny stories about what we were seeing. She had a very nice way about her and she was a helpful guide along the roadways. All in all, I’m really glad we booked this tour. Highly recommended as a nice way to spend a beautiful Saturday morning and get a little outside the main downtown/tourist areas of Portsmouth.
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