Public | City Of Portsmouth Bike Tour | Family Friendly | 2-2.5hr

Overview

Available languages

English

2 hours 15 minutes

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Get ready for a stimulating bike tour through the colorful neighborhoods of Portsmouth, where history and culture come together! Ride along the harbor on this delightful family friendly tour that showcases stunning 18th and 19th-century architecture, gorgeous parks and gardens filled with amazing art and historic landmarks.

You'll discover the true charm of Portsmouth—a lovely seaport with a unique vibe and a well-preserved cityscape. Each neighborhood has its own special character, yet they all come together to create a rich community shaped by diverse cultures since the early 1800s.

We’ll pedal along the scenic Piscataqua River and swing by Little Harbor to uncover some hidden gems. Get ready for some great stories, folklore and architectural wonders that bring Portsmouth to life! This fun and educational journey is perfect for families. Make sure to arrive 30 minutes before the tour starts. Some small easy hills, traveling 6-8 miles with stops at historic points of interest.

Additional Info

Public transportation options are available nearby

Specialized infant seats are available

Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

What‘s Included

Helmet

Use of bicycle

Tips and gratuity

What To Expect

Portsmouth

Highlights of the Hidden Neighborhoods of Portsmouth City View Bike Tour: Former North End / Italian "Little Italy" The Hill South End and Prescott Park Strawbery Banke Wentworth Coolidge Mansion Frank Jones Brewery - West End Creek Neighborhood - Christian Shore

10 minutes • Admission Not Applicable

There are over a dozen colorful wooden houses are squeezed up against the towering Marriot and the Hilton Hotels. The concept, in the early 1970s, was that dilapidated buildings bred ragged people. After World War II, most cities demolish thousands of "blighted" urban areas across the nation. Most were replaced by high-rise apartments, shopping malls, and hotels. In Portsmouth, we lost much of historic Vaughan Street and replaced it with a parking garage and open lots. We will pass by a collection of preserved historic homes saved by urban renewal and move into this area for preservation.

10 minutes • Admission Not Applicable

Options

E-bike Upgrades

E-bike upgrades (sm-lg) : We have a small selection of e-bikes upgrades. Please provide heights and weight. Prior knowledge of eBike riding is required

7-Speed Adult Comfort Bike

7-Speed Adult Hybrid Bike: We’ve bike sizes to fit 4'11-6’6 and 20 & 24-inch for youth (must know how to ride on streets) Please provide height & weight

Reviews

4.64

11 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

Loved this bike tour!
tljohns13,
Sep 22, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
Very knowledgeable tour guide and friendly too! Very interesting tour! A lot of history I did not know! Tracy
Great Review of Port City Bike Tours
E5909PEsallyr,
Sep 16, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Donna was absolutely fantastic ! The tour was so informative and Portsmouth such a beautiful city. Riding bikes from historic site to site and waterfront made it even more fun. Exceeded all expectations! Highly recommend Donna and Port City Bike Tours!
Awesome bike tour
R4057LSsherris,
Aug 21, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Excellent experience! Easy to bike and Paul was so interesting and knowledgeable about Portsmouth! We highly recommend!! Awesome tour as we recently moved to Portsmouth and found new places to check out.
A GREAT WAY TO SEE THE CITY
Freedom399315,
Jul 22, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
We loved this bike tour. It was the highlight of our trip. The views were amazing. We rode along the water and made frequent stops so our guide, Paul, could fill us in on the history of the town. It was such a fun day. I highly recommend Port City!
Take a fun ride
388elainef,
Sep 13, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Had a fantastic ride with Paul who is so knowledgeable about the area history. We live in mostly flat Florida and the ride was not hard. We thoroughly enjoyed it. Highly recommend.
Last minute cancellation
Mamaponce,
Jul 30, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
1.00
This tour was canceled last minute leaving me with nothing to do and no time to schedule something else. I can’t speak to the tour itself as I didn’t get to go.
We had a wonderful...
Christine M,
Jun 18, 2024
- Review from Viator
5.00
We had a wonderful experience on Father’s Day biking through the historic district of Portsmouth. Our tour guide Marcus was excellent. Would highly recommend to family and friends.
Even good for old people like me
Wanderer727923,
Aug 21, 2023
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Outstanding tour. Really knowledgeable guide Marcus. Great pace. Lots of history. Highly recommend this bike tour!
Recommend!
Voyager628488,
Sep 9, 2022
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
We had a beautiful bike tour with Dawn. She was very fun, patient , and knowledgeable! The bikes were comfortable and we enjoyed the picture book that showed us what everything used to look like!
A great way to see Portsmouth
16KCtraveler,
May 24, 2022
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Highly recommend! Really fun to learn about how the area changed and some of the people who worked to keep the history of the city alive. We are locals and we learned a lot about Portsmouth! We rode with Dawn and she was excellent!