Public Portsmouth Islands and Harbor Bike Tour with Historic Sites
by PortCity Bike Tours
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Book on Viator Confirmed right away, but you pay full price.$180Overview
This public bike tour in Portsmouth lasts about two hours and fifteen minutes. It follows quiet streets near the Piscataqua River and the Atlantic Ocean, cycling through Portsmouth’s islands and along the harbor. The route includes New Castle Island and Peirce Island, passing working docks, waterfront areas, and classic coastal neighborhoods. The tour begins with a stop at Prescott Park, where the guide shares stories about the Prescott Sisters and the Piscataqua River. Riders then pass through Peirce Island before stopping for about eight minutes at a historic hotel. Next, there is a brief five-minute stop to discuss the Portsmouth Naval Shipyard and the Piscataqua River. The tour continues to Great Island Common, where the guide talks about seven forts and the Isle of Shoals during an eight-minute stop. The ride ends at Fort Stark State Historic Site, with a seven-minute talk about Captain John Stark, the motto "Live Free or Die," and the area's first settlement. Bicycles, helmets, and an expert local guide are included. Tips and gratuities are not included.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Prescott Park
The guide shares a short story about the Prescott Sisters and the Piscataqua River during an eight-minute stop.
8 min
Peirce Island
The route passes through Peirce Island without a specific stop.
Historic Hotel
The group pauses for about eight minutes to hear about a historic hotel.
8 min
Portsmouth Naval Shipyard
A five-minute stop includes discussion of the Portsmouth Naval Shipyard and the Piscataqua River.
5 min
Great Island Common
An eight-minute stop covers topics such as seven forts, the Isle of Shoals, and other local points of interest.
8 min
Fort Stark State Historic Site
The guide briefly discusses Captain John Stark’s motto "Live Free or Die" and the first settlement during a seven-minute stop.
7 min
Meeting point
Meet at the John Paul Jones House Historic House Garden
End point
Meet at the John Paul Jones House Historic House Garden
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.
Additional info
Public Portsmouth Islands and Harbor Bike Tour with Historic Sites
by PortCity Bike Tours
Choose from 2 available options
How do you want to book?
Book on Viator Confirmed right away, but you pay full price.$180Overview
This public bike tour in Portsmouth lasts about two hours and fifteen minutes. It follows quiet streets near the Piscataqua River and the Atlantic Ocean, cycling through Portsmouth’s islands and along the harbor. The route includes New Castle Island and Peirce Island, passing working docks, waterfront areas, and classic coastal neighborhoods. The tour begins with a stop at Prescott Park, where the guide shares stories about the Prescott Sisters and the Piscataqua River. Riders then pass through Peirce Island before stopping for about eight minutes at a historic hotel. Next, there is a brief five-minute stop to discuss the Portsmouth Naval Shipyard and the Piscataqua River. The tour continues to Great Island Common, where the guide talks about seven forts and the Isle of Shoals during an eight-minute stop. The ride ends at Fort Stark State Historic Site, with a seven-minute talk about Captain John Stark, the motto "Live Free or Die," and the area's first settlement. Bicycles, helmets, and an expert local guide are included. Tips and gratuities are not included.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Prescott Park
The guide shares a short story about the Prescott Sisters and the Piscataqua River during an eight-minute stop.
8 min
Peirce Island
The route passes through Peirce Island without a specific stop.
Historic Hotel
The group pauses for about eight minutes to hear about a historic hotel.
8 min
Portsmouth Naval Shipyard
A five-minute stop includes discussion of the Portsmouth Naval Shipyard and the Piscataqua River.
5 min
Great Island Common
An eight-minute stop covers topics such as seven forts, the Isle of Shoals, and other local points of interest.
8 min
Fort Stark State Historic Site
The guide briefly discusses Captain John Stark’s motto "Live Free or Die" and the first settlement during a seven-minute stop.
7 min
Meeting point
Meet at the John Paul Jones House Historic House Garden
End point
Meet at the John Paul Jones House Historic House Garden
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.