Explore Portsmouth on a 2-Hour Guided Bike Tour
Bike through Portsmouth’s historic neighborhoods with a local guide
Duration
1.5-2 hours
Includes
Guide, bike, helmet & vest
Highlights
Ride 6–8 miles through Portsmouth’s neighborhoods and waterfront while your guide shares stories from the city’s 1600s port roots to today. You’ll pass preserved 18th- and 19th-century architecture and stop at local points of interest, including Prescott Park.
- Meet your guide 30 minutes early for bike fitting and a safety briefing
- Pedal through Portsmouth’s five boroughs with stops at historic landmarks
- Ride along the harbor and back channel to see waterfront views
- Explore Prescott Park, Little Harbor, The Hill, and the former North End
- Upgrade to an electric-assist bike if you meet the age requirement
What's Included
- Expert guide
- 21-speed city bike
- Helmet
- Safety vest
Things to know
Children under 18 must be accompanied by an adult. Gratuity and water are not included. Electric-assist bike upgrades require you to be over 18.
Cancellation Policy
Full refund if you cancel more than 72 hours before the event. If you book within 48 hours, no cancellations and no refunds. You may reschedule for a $20 fee per rider ticket (once, based on availability). Full refund if the operator cancels the tour or event.
FAQs
Wear weather-appropriate athletic clothing and closed-toe athletic shoes (sneakers). Sunglasses and sunscreen are advised.
You can bring water, snacks, other beverages, and a camera or smartphone. Do not bring glass bottles or wear sandals.
Arrive 30 minutes before your start time for bike fitting and a safety briefing. If you don’t arrive 30 minutes early, your spot may be given away without a refund or credit, and late arrivals won’t be able to catch up to the group.
Meeting details
Historic John Paul Jones House, 43 Middle Street, Portsmouth, New Hampshire
More about Prescott Park
Prescott Park sits right along the Piscataqua River in downtown Portsmouth, and it is one of the most memorable stops on the City of Portsmouth Bike Tour. With its open lawns, blooming flower gardens, and sweeping water views toward Badger's Island and the Memorial Bridge, Prescott Park offers a moment of calm in the middle of a ride that weaves through cobblestone streets, historic neighborhoods, and the working waterfront. The park was created in the 1930s by sisters Josie and Mary Prescott, who wanted to preserve this stretch of riverfront for the public, and that generous spirit still shapes the place today.
As you roll into Prescott Park on the bike tour, you will trade the hum of downtown traffic for the sound of the river, the rigging of nearby boats, and the breeze coming off the water. The seasonal flower trial gardens bring vivid color from late spring through fall, and the lawns and fountains make it a natural spot to pause, take photos, and hear the stories behind the surrounding landmarks. From Prescott Park you can look across to the historic Strawbery Banke neighborhood, watch tugboats guide ships up the Piscataqua, and get a real sense of why Portsmouth grew up around this harbor. It is a striking contrast to the tighter colonial streets and tucked-away corners the tour explores elsewhere in the city.
Prescott Park is a highlight for riders who enjoy a mix of history, scenery, and easy outdoor moments, including families, couples, first-time visitors to Portsmouth, and anyone who prefers a relaxed, sightseeing-paced ride over a hard workout. Photographers love the river light, history fans appreciate the layered backstory, and casual cyclists enjoy the flat, open paths around the gardens. If you want to see the heart of seacoast New Hampshire from the saddle, the stop at Prescott Park ties the whole City of Portsmouth Bike Tour together.
