Piscataqua River Tour: Historic Homes & Views

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: 24 hours
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
  • Four Tree Island - We`ll make a brief stop to discuss the Portsmouth Naval Shipyard and the famous Piscataqua River.
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What's Included
  • Bicycle and Helmet
  • Expert Guide
What's Not Included
  • Tips and Gratuities
Additional Information

Ideal for enjoying the fall foliage, this is the most popular 5-star tour, blending storytelling with sightseeing along the Piscataqua River and Atlantic Ocean. The guide will lead participants out of the city, through serene streets lined with hidden historic homes and stunning architecture, and into Prescott Park by the Piscataqua River. The…

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
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I4939cgandreab
Aug 23, 2025
Loved it! Learned a lot and even the teenagers liked it. - We live locally and were interested in learning more history about our surroundings. I went with my three teenage girls who initially rolled their eyes at the idea of this tour. And then I heard them later saying to each other that it was “low-key really cool.”
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Jonathans2736
Aug 15, 2025
Excellent Bike Tour of Portsmouth - We are a family of 4 with 2 teenage daughters. This was a great tour of the area, easy riding, and great history at the stops we made. I wish we had booked this at the beginning of our trip and not at the end as it would have allowed time to explore more. Definitely recommend this tour if you are in town.
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Paradise22829470485
Aug 6, 2025
Put this first on your list - We put this tour first on our list for our visit to Portsmouth, and I'm glad we did. It was delightful -- a great mix of pedaling by charming and historic buildings along beautiful shorelines on flat and rolling terrain, and of compelling historical explanations. Paul was a great guide.
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Mommyj5000
Aug 4, 2025
Fun way to learn some of Portsmouth’s history while getting in some exercise. - Beautiful afternoon for a bike ride and thoroughly enjoyed the ride, views and tour commentary. Tour guide Clyde was informative and also very attuned to the needs of the riders in the group, both riding ability and interests of the group. Highly recommend!
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Johnvj407ik
Jul 28, 2025
Islands and Harbor Bike Tour - Dawn did a great job adding the historical and modern context to all of the interesting and beautiful scenery. I would highly recommend this tour.
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Kirstenc164
Jul 27, 2025
Highly recommend - This bike ride was informative, a good time, and a beautiful way to see the island and get to know Portsmouth. We highly recommend.
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U9198yqjustinr
Jul 12, 2025
Outstanding Portsmouth Bike Tour Experience! - Perfect day exploring Portsmouth’s harbor and islands! My girlfriend and I had an absolutely incredible bike tour with Donna as our guide. We lucked out with what became essentially a private tour since it was just the two of us that day. Donna was simply fantastic - incredibly knowledgeable about the local history, super friendly and personable. She brought Portsmouth’s rich maritime heritage to life with fascinating stories and insights we never would have discovered on our own. The ride itself was perfectly manageable and enjoyable, taking us through scenic routes around the harbor and islands. The pace was just right and the scenery was breathtaking. This tour exceeded all our expectations! Donna’s expertise and enthusiasm made this one of the highlights of our Portsmouth visit. Highly recommend for anyone wanting to explore the area in a fun, active way while learning about the fascinating local history. Would definitely book again!
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3kidtravels
Jul 10, 2025
Even better in the rain - What a fun, beautiful way to see some highlights of the Portsmouth area. Enjoyed the history and stories, Steve was a great tour guide. Dawn was so kind and helpful. We truly enjoyed the ride. Don’t let a little rain deter you.
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804rupalm
Jul 4, 2025
The Best Bike tour in Portsmouth, NJ - We had the most amazing experience with Port City Bike Tours! The company was super professional and when we arrived at our meeting point, the owner welcomed us and introduced us to our tour guide. Our bikes were ready and waiting for us, complete with vests to wear and helmets et all. The tour was spectacular as we rode through streets of Portsmouth and enjoyed riding alongside the waterfront. We learnt so much about the rich history of Portsmouth. I cannot recommend this tour enough and I already know that when I return in the fall with my girlfriends, I will be taking this tour again with them 👍🏻👌🏻❤️😍 Paul, our trip guide was extremely knowledgeable and made sure we all stayed together. His knowledge of the history of Portsmouth was impressive and we sure learnt a lot, listening to him. Three cheers for this amazing company and its owner🥰👏🏻👌🏻👍🏻
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Kimasanchez
Jun 28, 2025
Perfect Portsmouth and Islands Tour - Our family of 5 loved this tour! Our guide was funny and engaging. We learned so much about the entire area. The bikes were in great condition and we always felt safe. Highly recommend!
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From $75
up to 8 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).