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Public | Small Group | City Of Portsmouth Bike Tour | 1.5-2hr
Public | Small Group | City Of Portsmouth Bike Tour | 1.5-2hr
Public | Small Group | City Of Portsmouth Bike Tour | 1.5-2hr
Public | Small Group | City Of Portsmouth Bike Tour | 1.5-2hr
Public | Small Group | City Of Portsmouth Bike Tour | 1.5-2hr

Public | Small Group | City Of Portsmouth Bike Tour | 1.5-2hr

By PortCity Bike Tours
10 out of 10
Free cancellation available
Price is AU$86 per adult
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  • Free cancellation available
  • 1h 45m
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
Overview

Embark on an adventure through the vibrant areas of Portsmouth, where history and culture intertwine that created a vibrant culture. Explore a treasure trove of 18th and 19th century architecture, as you meander through parks and gardens adorned with breathtaking arts and sculptures. On this tour, you’ll uncover the true essence of Portsmouth—a charming seaport that boasts an eclectic vibe and a remarkably preserved cityscape. Each area is a unique gem, yet harmoniously blending together to form a rich tapestry of community, shaped by a diverse melting pot of cultures since the early 1900s.

Join your guide as you pedal past the Piscataqua River, Little Harbour and uncover hidden treasures off the beaten track. Prepare to be fascinated by the tales of history and architectural marvels that bring the city to life. This tour promises a vibrant and educational journey, perfect for families and easy! Book direct and save. Arrive 30 min. before tour start time for orientation.

Activity location

  • Portsmouth
    • Portsmouth, New Hampshire, United States

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • 43 Middle Street
    • 43 Middle Street
    • 03801, Portsmouth, New Hampshire, United States

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7-Speed Adult Comfort Bike
  • Activity duration is 1 hour and 45 minutes1h 45m
    1h 45m
  • English

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

Language options: English
Price details
AU$86.00 x 1 AdultAU$86.00
Total
Price is AU$86.00
Until Sat, 26 Apr

What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's includedHelmet
  • What's includedWhat's includedUse of bicycle
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedTips and service charge

Know before you book

  • Public transport options are available nearby
  • Specialised infant seats are available
  • Not recommended for travellers with spinal injuries
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Activity itinerary

Portsmouth
  • 10m
Highlights of the Hidden Areas 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 Area - Christian Shore
20 Deer St
  • 10m
There are over a dozen colourful 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 centres, and hotels. In Portsmouth, we lost much of historic Vaughan Street and replaced it with a car park and open lots. We will pass by a collection of preserved historic homes saved by urban renewal and move into this area for preservation.
Strawbery Banke Museum
  • 10m
Strawbery Banke Museum began as a “save our history” effort by the citizens of Portsmouth. In the late 1950s, Puddle Dock, an area of dilapidated homes near the Piscataqua River was targeted for urban renewal. All the “substandard” homes in Puddle Dock — some of which dated back to the 1600s — were to torn down and replaced with modern buildings. That was until city librarian Dorothy Vaughn addressed the Portsmouth Rotary Club one day in 1957. That day Vaughn “laid it on the line” for the Rotary Club, telling them that every time one of the old houses was torn or an antique piece of Portsmouth furniture shipped out of town, the city was losing its past. The Rotary Club was galvanized into action, and while Puddle Dock did undergo urban renewal, much of it has been saved as a historic museum.
Wentworth-Coolidge Mansion
  • 7m
Explore the beautiful Little HARBOR
Brewery Lane
  • 7m
Franklin Jones was born in Barrington, New Hampshire in 1832. He was the fifth of six boys as well as the fifth of seven children in his family. He left home at 16 and moved to Portsmouth and worked as an apprentice in his older brother Hiram's stove store. Within 3 years he owned an interest in the store and in 1854 he took it over completely. Throughout his life Jones would be active in several businesses at once, a pattern he developed early and in these early years, he was also a tin peddler and a rag picker. In 1858 he became partners with John Swindell, an Englishman who had recently moved to Portsmouth to start a brewery producing ale.
Portsmouth
  • 10m
The Creek (pronounced “Crick”) was about 90% Irish Catholic and there are still many Creek natives who live in the area. The North End and Christian Shore surrounding the North Mill Pond, are linked to the city centre by Maplewood Avenue. While the southern portion has been intruded by urban renewal, containing several major historic urban archaeological sites, the rest is a 2-story residential area below the Route 1 ByPass which includes the oldest house in New Hampshire and a cluster of Federal and Victorian buildings similar to the South End. Added to the District in 2010, the West End is a 19th-century Frank Jones Brewery and Button Factory which also encompasses the Islington Street area and includes various residential and commercial architectural styles.
Prescott Park
  • 10m
Prescott Park is a ten-plus acre waterfront park in Portsmouth, New Hampshire, United States. The land was purchased in the 1930s by two sisters, Josie and Sarah Prescott. The sisters, state school teachers, had used an inheritance to systematically purchase and clear properties along the Piscataqua River.
Bohenko Gateway Park
  • 10m
Visit the new Endeavour Sculpture dedicated for the Portsmouth 400th Anniversary.

Location

Activity location

  • LOB_ACTIVITIESLOB_ACTIVITIESPortsmouth
    • Portsmouth, New Hampshire, United States

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • PEOPLEPEOPLE43 Middle Street
    • 43 Middle Street
    • 03801, Portsmouth, New Hampshire, United States

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