Tours
Tours for all preferences
Take a scenic walking, bus, or bike tour and explore our city! See some of our recommendations below.
Check out our Tour Calendar!
Black Heritage Trail of NH
Tours offered by the Black Heritage Trail of New Hampshire (BHTNH) explore the rich and often forgotten African-American history. The stories our Sankofa Scholars have uncovered and share with visitors illustrate how the earliest Africans in America were committed to self-determination, service, and building community. This nuanced and shared history continues to shape our collective present and future.
Portsmouth Harbour Trail & Guided Tours
Portsmouth boasts 400 years of history, culture, architecture, and scenic beauty, and you can see it all along the Portsmouth Harbour Trail. Join a walking tour and let our knowledgeable guides highlight the historic homes, trademark tugboats and working waterfront, vibrant Market Square, colorful Prescott Park, and more.
Walking tours available at 1:00 PM, Thursdays and Saturdays, Mid May through mid October.
Register here
Market Square Kiosk, in front of Tuscan Market
Self Guided Walking tour books available for purchase at Visitor Center / downtown Information Kiosk
Portsmouth Historical Society Walking Tours
Learn why Portsmouth is the hub of the New Hampshire Seacoast and explore our beautiful city on foot. Walking tour options include:
-Daily Historic Downtown Tour
-The Portsmouth Path of President Washington
-Gay Old Times: Stories of Portsmouth’s LGBTQ+ Community
-Women of Portsmouth Tour
Guided tours are conducted daily, May through October. Reservations encouraged, walk-ins welcome. Private tours can be booked via email throughout the year.
10 Middle Street
(603) 436-8433
Portsmouth Boat Cruises
Cruises of the Harbor, Great Bay, Odiorne Park, Little Harbor, the Navy Yard, Isle of Shoals, and to the lighthouses.
401 State Street, Suite 3
(603) 828-6010
Portsmouth Library
Hours: The Special Collections Room is open to the public during the regular hours of the library. No appointment necessary
175 Parrott Ave, Portsmouth, NH 03801
