The 10 Best Tours in New Hampshire, United States

August 2, 2021 Franklyn Hardiman

If you are looking for diversity, you will certainly find it in New Hampshire. From lakes to beaches, waterfalls to woods and mountains to sea coast, the state has huge potential for outdoor vacations, including downhill or cross-country skiing in winter. With no less than seventy-five state parks that offer natural areas, hiking trails, beaches and historic sites, New Hampshire caters for a variety of tastes. Crawford Notch State Park in Harts Location has picturesque waterfalls, wonderful mountain views and opportunities for viewing wildlife. You can go hiking and fishing there as well as pay a visit to the historic Willey House. Monadnock State Park, unlike some other state parks, is open all year round for hiking. Want to go swimming? You will find five state park beaches along the coast of New Hampshire, such as Wallis Sands with its view of the rocky Isles of Shoals. On North Hampton State Beach and Jenness Beach you can have a picnic as well as a swim. When you've finally had your fill of fresh air, head for the Museum of New Hampshire History in Concord with exhibits focusing on heritage and traditions; children should enjoy them just as much as adults.
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1. WW2 Small Arms Experience

623 Meany Rd, Charlestown, NH 03603, USA Historical Shooting Inc
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5.0 based on 10 reviews

You have seen these iconic weapons used in countless movies and video games. This is a unique opportunity to not only see them up close and learn about them, but also to handle them and test your skill by firing them at a target. This is the only program of it's kind in the northeast.

Inclusions: All firearms & ammunition, Safety glasses & hearing protection, Use of range, Paper targets, Two hours of instruction by experienced range officer & historic armorer

Exclusions: This is an outdoor activity, be sure to bring your favorite bug repellent

2. 2-hrs. Islands & Harbor Bike Tour "Must See" Sites of Portsmouth & New Castle NH

43 Middle Street, Portsmouth, NH 03801, USA PortCity Bike Tours
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5.0 based on 5 reviews

Join us on our most popular bike tour! This cultural hip city boasts many restaurants, microbreweries and art studios. This tour will take you through the most beautiful and interesting characteristics of the city. We will see the historic landmarks and house museums and hear about the history that makes up our delightful and highly admired culture. Stop en route to hear interesting facts about each site you visit, including Prescott Park, Four Tree Island, Historic South End, Wentworth by the Sea, Fort Stark, and Great Island Common. Learn about some of the historic home's architectural features as we bike our way thru the Historic South End's beautifully preserved architecture of Georgian, Federal and Colonial style homes, such as the Wentworth Gardner - Historic Museum. Check out the John Paul Jones House Museum - Father of the American Navy, before you depart. From the bustling streets of downtown to the serene byways along the River, this tour truly brings you the best on 10-12mi.

Inclusions: Bicycle, Helmet and Water, Expert Guide

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Reviewed By Paige H

Dawn was a knowledgeable and enthusiastic guide. She walked through safety in the beginning and I felt safe the entire time. The distance and rigor were manageable. Would recommend!

3. Portsmouth Scavenger Hunt: Pretty Portsmouth

126 Daniel St, Portsmouth, NH 03801, USA Let's Roam Portsmouth
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Let’s Roam is the #1 app-led scavenger hunt company. Walk to all the best landmarks and hidden gems, answering trivia questions and solving challenges. Work with your team or compete against them, as you learn new facts and create memorable experiences. Let’s Roam Scavenger Hunts are great as an everyday activity, or for bachelorette parties, birthday parties, corporate team building events and more! Each player chooses an interactive role, with challenges varying by person.

Inclusions: All taxes, fees and handling charges, Digital Copies of your scavenger hunt photos, Local taxes

Exclusions: Food and drinks, Transportation to/from attractions

4. Tea Blending

Société: Tea & Apothecary, 51 Ceres St, Portsmouth, NH 03801, USA Société: Tea and Apothecary
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Learn from a clinical herbalist the benefits of herbs and how they may benefit you. You will blend a custom tea suited for you.

Inclusions: Free samples of herbal teas.

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5. Discovery Flight around Portsmouth

Solent Airport, Daedalus Drive, Lee-on-the-Solent PO13 9FZ, UK Wingly UK
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Go on an unforgettable adventure and discover the beauty of Portsmouth and the surrounding area in the most unique way...from a private micro plane! You’ll see stunning views of the city, Isle of Wight, Spinnaker Tower...and many more sights for you to discover with a local pilot! Your pilot is key to this adventure. They are sharing the flights' direct cost, not making a profit. They just love to fly and want you to understand their passion for aviation. So be sure to meet your pilot directly at Lee-on-the-Solent airport. ++Confirm weather conditions with your pilot before++ --> Access a local airfield --> Discuss the flight route together with your pilot --> Pre-flight check --> Up you go, enjoy the view from a whole new perspective! The flight can depart between 9-17h, depending on the availability of the pilot, aircraft, and weather. Please let us know your flexible hours/days upon booking, and make sure that you've been in touch with us beforehand!

Inclusions: 1-Hour Private Sightseeing Flight, Access a private and exclusive airclub , Discuss the route with your pilot, make it special, Pilot Headset

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Reviewed By kaneperry

Our flight was piloted by Chris. He was very informative and polite and took us over the Isle of White, the beach, Weymouth. The actual experience was AMAZING!! Everywhere we went he told us about it and the experience itself was amazing. I highly recommend this as it is definitely an experience you will never forget, one reason for that is that he handed me the controls and I FLEW THE PLANE! Everything was nice, chilled, very safe and easy. Overall, couldn't have been better ????

6. Boston to New Hampshire Fall Foliage White Mountains Day Trip

New England Excursions
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5.0 based on 71 reviews

Enjoy a spectacular day in the White Mountains of New Hampshire viewing the magnificent fall foliage. Your day will begin with front door hotel pick up service and be brought 2.5 hours north to White Mountains New Hampshire. From here, we will travel through the world renowned Kancamagus Highway. You'll enjoy several stops along this route for pictures and learn mountain history. You'll enjoy a stop in the mountain town of North Conway for lunch and shopping. After lunch we will depart and take a scenic tour on route 302 to the Mount Washington Hotel. A quick 30 minute stop here for a pictures of the hotel with Mountain Washington in the background then continue on the tour to view where Old Man on the Mountain was perched. Finally returning to Boston and direct hotel drop-off

Inclusions: Hotel pickup and drop-off, Bottled water, Snacks, Driver/guide, Live commentary on board, Map

Exclusions: Food and drinks, unless specified, Lunch (available for purchase at time of stop)

Reviewed By nj088762018

Two friends and I traveled to Boston for a long weekend. Before we left home, we booked a day trip to Martha's Vineyard with New England Excursions. We could not have picked a worse day as it was raining and cold. But, we've endured worse weather in other places, so we decided to take the tour. Matt Hebert of New England Excursions picked us at our hotel for the round trip drive from Boston to Woods Hole where we caught the ferry to the Vineyard. Matt provided a knowledgeable and enjoyable commentary for the drive. We were pleased with our experience with New England Excursions.

7. Meet the Winemakers - Seven Birches Winery Tour

Seven Birches Winery, 22 S Mountain Dr, Lincoln, NH 03251, USA Seven Birches Winery
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Interested in how our wines are hand-crafted, right here in New Hampshire? Then, consider taking a “Meet the Winemakers” tour some Wednesday or Saturday afternoon. This intimate tour of the winery and chat with the winemaker is a fantastic way to experience Seven Birches Wines. Try a sample of “wine in progress”, chat with the winemaker and taste some delicious NH wines. Seven Birches Winery, located within the grand new Riverwalk Resort at Loon Mountain, in the White Mountains of NH, is hand-crafting classic European grape varietals and locally sourced fruits into wines of distinction. The fruit may be from around the world, but our wine embraces the spirit of New Hampshire. LIVE FREE.

Inclusions: Winery Production Room Tour, Special Tasting of “Wine in Progress”, Full Flight Wine Tasting with the Winemakers in our Winery, Souvenir Logo’d Wine Glass of Your Choice, 2-Way "Conversation" with the Winemakers, Deep Dive into Winemaking Process, Review/Demonstration of Winemaking Equipment

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Reviewed By jessicagL7442RI

Nathan is amazing!! He tailors the tour to whatever the group wants to get out of it which I think is excellent. We had so good conversation, learned a lot and of course had some great wines! I don’t usually drink reds but I ended up buying two after the tour- Nathan does a great job! Will definitely be returning when I’m back in town :)

8. Wine Tasting Experience in Lincoln with a Professional

22 S Mountain Dr, Lincoln, NH 03251, USA Seven Birches Winery
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Is your interest in wine a little deeper than the typical winery tasting room experience? Then, consider joining our winery professionals on this exclusive, guided, interactive wine tasting inside our winery production room. You'll receive a specially curated full-flight of wine samples of our locally handcrafted wines while receiving deeper guidance on the process of tasting wine. While inside our winery, take the opportunity to explore the equipment we use and ask questions about our winemaking process. Our certified wine pros will not only guide you through our wines, they'll take you on a virtual trip around the world of wine, giving you a more thorough understanding of wine culture, history, and terroir. This opportunity is perfect for those that enjoy wine tasting wherever they go, but who want a little more from the experience than just the wine samples. There's no doubt, you'll walk away wanting to book your next trip to wine country.

Inclusions: Full Flight Wine Tasting of Hand-Crafted Wines, Guided Wine Tasting with Certified Wine Professional, Winemaking Discussion inside Winery Production Room, Virtual Trip Around the World of Wine, Wine Tasting Tips/Instruction, Intimate Opportunity to Ask Wine Questions & Share Stories, Logo'd Wine Glass to Take Home

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Reviewed By jessicagL7442RI

Nathan is amazing!! He tailors the tour to whatever the group wants to get out of it which I think is excellent. We had so good conversation, learned a lot and of course had some great wines! I don’t usually drink reds but I ended up buying two after the tour- Nathan does a great job! Will definitely be returning when I’m back in town :)

9. Whale's Tale Waterpark General Admission

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4.5 based on 43 reviews

The Whale's Tale has been thrilling customers in the White Mountains for more than 30 years. Just a few of our attractions include: Akua Beach - skill challenging flowboarding or bodyboarding wave simulator. Poseidon's Voyage - heart pounding vertical launch body slide. Shipwreck Island - entertainment for the whole family in this state of the art water complex. Willie's Wild Waves - join the beach party in these ocean size breakers. Whale's Harbor - dedicated water features for our youngest guests. And more....

Inclusions: Free Parking, Free Tube Rentals, Coolers are welcome, provided no glass or alcohol, Guest may exit park and return when they display their hand stamp, Access to all attractions including the Akua Beach wave simulator, Life jackets are available to borrow for weak or non-swimmers

Exclusions: Guests should bring their own towels, sunscreen and swimwear, Private cabanas may be reserved in advance

Reviewed By marksM8951AI

We did the Off Road Adventure. We were driven up a mountain in a military vehicle on a narrow steep path. I wouldn’t even call it a road. We loved every minute of the trip, the view from the top, and the trip down. Everyone wore masks and we felt quite safe. I highly recommend it.

10. Kancamagus Scenic Highway Self-Driving Audio Tour

White Mountains Visitor Center, 200 NH-112, North Woodstock, NH 03262, USA Boston City Day Trips
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Enjoy the spectacular autumn leaves of the Kancamagus Scenic Byway with a self-guided audio tour! This scenic highway runs through New Hampshire’s world-renowned White Mountain National Forest. The leaves’ vibrant displays makes “The Kanc” the ultimate scenic roadtrip during the fall colors season - or any season! Learn all about the Kancamagus, the landscape, and it’s history as you drive along with this self-guided audio tour. Purchase one tour per car, not per person. Everyone listens together! Within 30 min, we'll send you two things: a password and an app. Download the app, enter password, & download the tour. When you arrive, go to Lincoln’s White Mountains Visitor Center to start the tour. Stick to the tour route & speed limit for the best experience. This is not an entrance ticket. Check COVID rules and opening hours before your visit. No expiration — the tour is available from the minute you book until forever!

Inclusions: GPS Map, Audios and Text, Online Support

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Reviewed By Trek697070

Loved that the tourguide started the topic before we arrived at the destination and was occasionally comical. Didnt love that the map feature didnt let us know when we detoured. Would like to see "places to park" especially if you have an oversized vehicle.

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