Islands & Harbor Tour: Sightseeing, Storytelling + Must-See Sites
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Portsmouth, USA
- 2 hours 15 minutes (approx.)
- Mobile ticket
- Offered in: English
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Overview
Discover the landscapes of New Hampshire's coast on a small-group bike tour traveling from island to island. Visit New Castle, see the Isle of Shoals, ride across the Piscataqua River, and get views of the Atlantic Ocean. Explore the best of Portsmouth and New Castle while stopping en route to hear some interesting history and storytelling. Cover more ground than you would on a walking tour with some hills, varied scenery, and dramatic views.
- Choose from a 7-speed or electric bike to suit your needs
- Get insider tips on where to eat, drink, and explore
- A small group means more attention from your guide
- Choose from a morning or afternoon tour time
What's Included
- Bicycle and Helmet
- Expert Guide
- Tips and Gratuities
Meeting and Pickup
Meeting point
- 43 Middle Street, Portsmouth, NH 03801, USA
Meet at the John Paul Jones House Historic House Garden
End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.Itinerary
1
Prescott Park
8 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Peirce Island (Pass By)
2
Wentworth by the Sea
8 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
3
Four Tree Island
5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
4
Great Island Common
8 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
5
Fort Stark State Historic Site
7 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Stroller accessible
- Near public transportation
- Infant seats available
- Not recommended for travelers with back problems
- No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
- Most travelers can participate
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 8 travelers
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Cancellation Policy
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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Reviews
5.0
based on 135 reviews
Elizabeth_C, Oct 2025
Great tour guide, Paul! Good balance of sights, history and biking! Fantastic time, definitely worth it!!
Response from Host, Nov 2025
Thank you for taking the time out to provide a review. We are thrilled that you had enjoyed your
tour.
Michael_T, Sep 2025
Great trip and not super difficult to navigate. A great way to get to know Portsmouth. Steve was an excellent guide!
Response from Host, Sep 2025
Thank you for taking the time to provide us a review! We are happy that you had enjoyed the tour.!
Bev_S, May 2025
Marcus was an awesome guide with a lot of knowledge about Portsmouth and surrounding area. The bikes were well maintained and easy to ride. Highly recommend.
Lawton_E, Sep 2024
Beautiful route on a gorgeous day! Paul was an informative, friendly and informed guide. Minimal hills made for a comfortable ride for this 66 year-old.
Response from Host, Feb 2025
Thank you for taking the time to write a review! We’re happy and grateful that you
joined us on a bike tour! Thanks again. Glad you enjoyed it.
Lori_D, Sep 2024
We had a wonderful time on our Portsmouth bike ride. Donna was fantastic - knowledgeable and friendly! We learned a lot about the area and history of Portsmouth. Bikes were easy to use and in great condition. Overall a fun way to see the city and surrounding area!
Response from Host, Feb 2025
Thank you for taking the time to write a review! We’re happy and grateful that you
joined us on a bike tour! Thanks again. Glad you enjoyed it.
Steve_B, Aug 2024
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.
Response from Host, Sep 2024
Thank you for your review, we are grateful for your business and happy to hear you had a great time with Donna! Thanks again.
Jardon_B, Aug 2024
Great trip with Dawn. Beautiful bike ride , Dawn was very friendly and super knowledgeable . Highly recommend!
Response from Host, Sep 2024
Thank you for your review, we are grateful for your business and happy to hear you had a great time with Dawn! Thanks again.
Anonymous, Aug 2024
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!
Response from Host, Feb 2025
Thank you for taking the time to write a review! We’re happy and grateful that you
joined us on a bike tour! Thanks again. Glad you enjoyed it.
Madhavi_G, Jul 2024
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!
Response from Host, Feb 2025
Thank you for taking the time to write a review! We’re happy and grateful that you
joined us on a bike tour! Thanks again. Glad you enjoyed your tour.
Lisa_S, Jun 2024
We took this bike tour in May. Location was easy to find & the guides were like historians! Informative about the area & history, answered our questions, kept us safe on the streets., had plenty of stops for photo ops.
Bikes were comfortable.
Be sure to bring a bottle of water with you.
Response from Host, Jul 2024
Thank you for taking the time to provide us with a review! We’re happy and grateful that you
joined Donna on a bike tour! Thanks again
Michelle_B, Jun 2024
We absolutely loved this bike tour of the City. This was our first bike tour and Dawn nailed it! We asked for history and historical sites and she gave us that plus more. One of our favorites on vacation. Great job Dawn!
Response from Host, Jul 2024
Thank you for taking the time to provide us with a review! We’re happy and grateful that you
joined Dawn on a bike tour! Thanks again
Alison_S, May 2024
It was such a great experience, from the guide(s) Dawn and Tammy, learning about the history of Portsmouth and surrounding communities we could have spent all day with them. Tammy in particular because she was our actual "ride guide". It was not over strenuous for a 70 and 60 year old who have not been on a bike in 40+ years! If we ever felt "whipped" Tammy was great and planned a few minute rest stop with additional area information. The day was sunny, cool (50's) and a Friday morning (not much traffic for the few roads we did have to travel on). Only thing I might add would be if there was a tour "option" for our guide to take & join us for lunch at a local restaurant - because more info with local flavor would be a stp above!
Response from Host, Jul 2024
Thank you for taking the time to provide us with a review! We’re happy and grateful that you
joined Tammy on a bike tour! Thanks again
RobinBergeron, Oct 2023
My friend and I ended up needing something to do in Portsmouth. We luckily stumbled upon a bike tour and had the best time! Our guide, Tammy, was AMAZING! So knowledgeable and fun! I definitely want to take another tour when I’m back in town. This as an absolute must do!
Response from Host, Oct 2023
Hi Robin
Thank you for joining a bike tour and we’re delighted that you enjoyed your time with Tammy! Thanks again for supporting a small local business.
Audrey_R, Sep 2023
The entire bike ride was comfortably paced and not rushed, including stopping to get water and a bathroom break. It was scenic from start to finish and very relaxing. Marcus was laid back and passionate regarding the area and history of Portsmouth and New Castle, New Hampshire. Looking over the Piscataqua River to Maine was cool. I will be back for another tour and found a beautiful, scenic park off the beaten path to spend the day at picnicking and watching the boats sail by. Rich in history and beauty!
Response from Host, Oct 2023
Hi Audrey
Thank you for joining a bike tour and we’re delighted that you enjoyed your time with Marcus! Thanks again for supporting a small local business.
Jill_M, Jun 2023
Great experience! Combination of history, interests, beautiful scenery, and knowledgeable and pleasant guide.
Pamela_W, Jun 2023
I had a great experience! Paul, our tour guide, was very interactive and knowledgeable. He made the experience so much better. The pace was perfect.
Victoria_C, Sep 2022
A fun adventure filled with history, moderate exercise, and lovely views. We had time to enjoy a break at each stop while we learned about each location. Our guide had a pleasant personality and kept a good pace for everyone in our group.
Donna_H, Aug 2022
Had a blast with Vinnie out tour guide! The bikes were comfy and easy to ride. The scenery was spectacular and Vinnie made it very interesting with his historical references. Would absolutely recommend!
Cynthia_L, May 2022
Dawn is a great guide who led us through the beautiful natural and historical sites of Portsmouth! The ride provided the best vantage point and the information was very interesting!
James_O, Sep 2021
We Enjoyed learning about some of the history of Portsmouth and seeing the beautiful sites on the tour. The tour guide Vin was very personable.
The tour guide was exceptional in keeping us safe throughout the bike tour. Would definitely recommend this tour !
Eric_S, Aug 2021
Vinnie was an excerpt your guide. Friendly, courteous, and knowledgeable. Great tour. Thank you. I would definitely recommend this tour and Vinnie.
Dave_P, Aug 2021
Bikes were clean and everything worked well. Tour was interesting and our guide "Ven" was superb. Such a nice company, friendly, and flexible. Highly recommend!!
Christine_B, Aug 2021
Great bikes and nice details about Portsmouth parks, forts, bridges, river. Marcus was a nice Tourguide.
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