Public | Explore the Islands & Harbor Tour Visit “Must See” Sites
Book direct and save. This is our flagship bike tour and a great tour to see the "best of Portsmouth and New Castle Island." Enjoy the pristine views of the Piscataqua River and Atlantic Ocean. We’ll bike through islands off of Portsmouth, in gardens, parks and over to New Castle Island to see the Ocean, lighthouses and forts. You’ll see the best of the area by bike. Stop en route to hear some interesting stories and fun facts about the area. An expert tour guide will point out all the highlights and sites along the way.
Join us as we get off the beaten path and beyond the hustle and bustle of Market Square. This tour is 8-10 miles and easy-intermediate riding. Arrive 30 minutes prior to tour start time at the Historic John Paul Jones House. Tours leave on time! Please arrive at your assigned time. You'll hear a safety briefing, get fitted to a 21-speed bike, helmet & vest. 9+yr must be expert. e-bikes are available on our site.
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Itinerary
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Stop At: Prescott Park, 105 Marcy St next to Portsmouth Harbor, Portsmouth, NH 03801-4616
We'll tell a brief story about the Prescott Sisters and Piscataqua River
Duration: 8 minutes
Pass By: Peirce Island Road Off Marcy Street, Portsmouth, NH 03801
Will pass through Peirce Island.
Stop At: Wentworth by the Sea, 588 Wentworth Rd, New Castle, NH 03854, USA
We'll stop to speak about the Historic Hotel
Duration: 8 minutes
Stop At: Four Tree Island, Four, 4 Tree Island, Portsmouth, NH 03801, USA
We`ll make a brief stop to discuss the Portsmouth Naval Shipyard and the famous Piscataqua River.
Duration: 5 minutes
Stop At: Great Island Common, 301 Wentworth Rd, New Castle, NH 03854-3007
Briefly stop to talk about the 7 forts, Isle of Shoals and anything else that catches our attention.
Duration: 8 minutes
Stop At: Fort Stark State Historic Site, 211 Wild Rose Ln, New Castle, NH 03854-4413
We'll briefly talk about "Live Free or Die" Captain John Stark and the first settlement.
Duration: 7 minutes
Stop At: Haven Park, Pleasant St, Portsmouth, NH 03801
We’ll hear a story about James Kelly’s Statue of Major General Fitz John Porter and how he was court-martialed for not leading 10,000 men into what he considered a bloodshed during the 2nd Battle of Bill Run.
Duration: 5 minutes
Inclusions
- Bicycle and Helmet
- Expert Guide
Exclusions
- Tips and Gratuities
Additional information
- 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
- Face masks required for travelers in public areas
- Face masks required for guides in public areas
- Face masks provided for travelers
- Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff
- Regularly sanitized high-traffic areas
- Gear/equipment sanitized between use
- Guides required to regularly wash hands
- Temperature checks for travelers upon arrival
- Contactless payments for gratuities and add-ons
- COVID-19 vaccination required for guides
- We continue to provide an open air - outside set up for our guests. We offer online waiver and a transaction free free environment. We request that if a guest needs to use the restroom, we ask to not congregate in the building. Masks and sanitizer is available at all times.
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 8 travelers
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
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Cancellation
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start time of the experience.
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