Top Portsmouth Outdoor Activities

Discover the art, culture, and history of Portsmouth, from top landmarks like Market Square and Prescott Park to hidden gems, on this fun scavenger hunt. Download the app, gather your team, choose your roles, and head out to uncover clues, answer trivia questions, and solve challenges, all while learning about Portsmouth in a fun and memorable way.

Our neighborhoods are a treasure trove of fascinating cultural buildings, historic architecture, parks, and sculptures, each telling their rich and complex story. Discover the charming neighborhoods and districts of Portsmouth. Your friendly guide will take you through the city's five distinctive boroughs, stopping at historical landmarks and points of interest throughout the tour.  Uniquely see the city while learning about its fascinating history and well-preserved 18th -19th-century architecture. We guarantee this tour to be a fun and informative experience while getting to know Portsmouth and the state motto we live by since the American Revolution; "Live Free Or Die.​ Meet your guide 30 minutes prior to your departure time to get fitted with your bike.  You’ll hear a short briefing about the rules of the road, bike safety, and bike operation. Children and families are most welcome!

Explore Portsmouth, New Hampshire on two wheels with this half-day, self-guided bike tour. Choose your own pace and cycle between landmarks at your leisure. See local sites like Prescott Park, Fort Stark State Historic Site, and the Wentworth-Gardner House. Plan your own itinerary and cover ground quickly on a comfortable hybrid bicycle. This rental includes a map, lock, and helmet.

Immerse yourself in the natural surroundings of Portsmouth, on a nature bike tour that provides a bit of quiet and the calmness of nature! Do you love the outdoors and the peacefulness of the trees rustling and the sound of birds? This Nature Adventure Bike Tour is the perfect way to experience the tranquility of the outdoors while getting some fresh air, and exercise. Pedal through lush open wooded areas and next to wetlands while taking in the flora and fauna. On this tour, you will ride freely and enjoy the open air while taking in nature, the scenery, and peacefulness! The distance covered will depend on how many stops are made.  Meet your guide 30 minutes before your departure time to get fitted with your bike.  You’ll hear a short briefing about the rules of the road, bike safety, and bike operation.  Highlights: Flora and fauna Flat trail riding on crushed stone Beautiful marshes along the way Colorful wildflower displays Wildlife And More

Get more out of your group’s time in Portsmouth with this private bike tour. Covering far more ground than you would on foot, your guide will lead your pedal party to Prescott Park, Great Island Common, and beyond, highlighting everything you need to know along the way. Your guide can also customize your trip, guaranteeing a personalized Portsmouth adventure.

Enjoy a relaxed stroll through Portsmouth’s historic neighborhoods and learn about the art behind landscaping and gardens with this guided gardens walking tour. With an experience landscape designer as your guide, you’ll walk through Prescott Park and past other public and private gardens, learning about plant choices, placement, and planting, with tips you can take home to apply.

Active travelers will love cycling along the New Hampshire coastline without the risk of getting lost. On this small-group tour you’ll cycle up to 23 miles (37 kilometers) through villages, past historic sites, and to plenty of beautiful viewpoints. This tour is best suited to travelers with plenty of biking experience, but you can go at your own pace and enjoy the ride.