E-Bike By The Sea: Scenic Tour of Beaches, Harbors & Hidden Gems Discount Tickets

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location pin icon Portsmouth, USA
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Get your discount tickets for the Semi-Private eBike By The Sea Guided Tour-Landmarks+ Fall Foliage, save up to 10% !

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SM-LG E-Bikes: 16+yrs: Please provide heights and weight. Prior knowledge of eBiking and operation is required. Safaris & QLife Ebikes.

Overview

Save go direct. Small and intimate ebiking experience. Pedal along the Atlantic coastline, discover charming harbor towns, and soak up the beautiful colors of Fall on some of New Hampshire’s most beautiful shores. This is a get to know the pristine coastline ebike tour for coastal enthusiasts and individuals eager to explore the ocean on a pedal-assist bike in approximately 3.5 hours. Glide along the shoreline and beaches while observing three operational lighthouses, picturesque islands, serene inlets, and exquisite coastal mansions. Stop for coffee and a toilet. Led by an expert guide, you will traverse along Route 1A, which closely follows the Atlantic Ocean, stopping at the historic sites not visible from the car. Your guide will share historical insights and local stories about the areas maritime history and fishing industry. This experience offers a combination of coastal beauty, a seaside village atmosphere, historic stories, and scenic stops along the beaches. (Experience +)

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting point

We’re located at the Historic John Paul Jones House

Language Offered

English-GUIDE

Itinerary

1. Wallis Sands State Beach
Great place for pictures. There are eight islands located six miles off Rye’s coast had become a fishing mecca for native peoples for years as well as Portuguese fishermen starting in the 1500s and by the early 1600s European fishermen had established permanent settlements there that thrived until the 1800s.
Duration: 10 mins
2. Rye Harbor State Park
Will stop here briefly and talk about the captain John Smith Memorial about his 1614 visit to the area.
Duration: 8 mins
3. Odiorne Point State Park
Odiorne State Park was a “true wilderness” until about 400 years ago. The first people to discover Odiorne Point were the Abenaki and Penacook Native American tribes. They referred to Odiorne Point as “Pennaway” and only stopped in the area when passing through. During this time, they took advantage of the plentiful resources all around. This included fishing on the coast and digging in the sand for clams and mussels. Permanent settlement began in the 1600’s. In 1623, an Englishman by the name of David Thompson sailed on a ship named the Jonathan, that planned to settle along the coast of New England. This ship would be the first to settle in New Hampshire on Odiorne Point. Years later in 1660, John Odiorne joined this settlement and went on to acquire many acres of land and shoreline including what is now the state park and would later be named after John Odiorne. Also located on this site are multiple forts and bunkers that date back to the Civil War.
Duration: 10 mins
4. Great Island Common
We’ll stop at the mouth of the Piscataquis River and talk briefly about the five military installations, light houses and islands in the Atlantic ocean .
Duration: 8 mins
5. Prescott Park
Charles Prescott of Erie, PA died leaving $3 million to his sisters Josie and Mary Prescott in Portsmouth, NH. They used the funds to build Prescott Park. The Prescott sisters, are directly responsible for the creation of what is now known as Prescott Park. Prescott Park includes over 10 acres of fountains and waterfront gardens along the Piscataqua River. There are a number of historic warehouses that were preserved from destruction such as the Sheaf Warehouse that outfitted the USS Ranger captained by John Paul Jones.
Duration: 7 mins
6. Wentworth by the Sea
The Wentworth-By-The-Sea has been a historic landmark in New Castle since it was built by the Campbell family in 1874. Local beer tycoon Frank Jones, expanded the hotel after he bought it in 1879 and owned it until his death in 1902. The hotel housed the delegates to the signing of the Treaty of Portsmouth in 1905 that ended the Russo-Japanese War. The exclusive luxury hotel, had visitors such as Prince Charles, Roosevelts, Kennedys and a host of other celebrities. In the 1980s, the hotel closed its doors with the uncertainty of ever opening again. With the downturn of the economy, the hotel went into complete disarray.
Duration: 15 mins

Inclusion

Bicycle use

Expert Tour Guide

Water and treats

Exclusion

Tips

Cancellation Policy

Check mark icon Refundable tickets

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

  • 100% refund if cancelled 1+ days before the start date
  • 0% refund if cancelled less than 1 day(s) before the start date

Additional Info

Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries

Not recommended for pregnant travelers

Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health

Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

Supplied by PortCity Bike Tours

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