Historic Portsmouth Walking Tours (May-Oct)

Historic Portsmouth Walking Tours (May-Oct)

Walking tour of nine people standing in Market Square with an old fashinoed lamppost next to them and a tall brick church with a white steeple in the background.

Historic Portsmouth

Daily at 10:30 am
Saturday and the 2nd and 4th Friday at 2:30 pm
This daily 90-minute walking tour covers the streets, stories, buildings, and architecture of historic downtown Portsmouth.

Tour Description:

Learn why Portsmouth is the hub of the New Hampshire Seacoast! Our downtown is filled with hidden treasures. Our knowledgeable walking tour guides will introduce you to the city’s rich past and lively present—a unique mix of architecture, specialty shops, and bustling streets nestled in a village-like setting. This 90-minute guided walking tour is sure to bring the history of Portsmouth alive!

Walking Tour Rates:

Tours are $15 for members, $20 for non-members, $15 for discounted groups (Children 5-18, Seniors 62+, Students, Portsmouth Residents), and free for children 5 and under.
All tours depart from Portsmouth Historical Society, 10 Middle Street, Portsmouth NH.
Online reservations close 30 minutes prior to tour departure. Please call (603) 436-8433 for last minute bookings.
Upgrade your ticket for just $5 to also visit our galleries and John Paul Jones House.

Historic Portsmouth Walking Tours (May-Oct)

Daily Walking Tours (May–October)

Walking tour of nine people standing in Market Square with an old fashinoed lamppost next to them and a tall brick church with a white steeple in the background.

Daily Walking Tours

Walking Through 400 Years of History

Daily at 10:30 am
Saturday and the 2nd and 4th Friday at 2:30 pm
This daily 90-minute walking tour covers the streets, stories, buildings, and architecture of historic downtown Portsmouth.

Tour Description:

Learn why Portsmouth is the hub of the New Hampshire Seacoast! Our downtown is filled with hidden treasures. Our knowledgeable walking tour guides will introduce you to the city’s rich past and lively present—a unique mix of architecture, specialty shops, and bustling streets nestled in a village-like setting. This 90-minute guided walking tour is sure to bring the history of Portsmouth alive!

Walking Tour Rates:

Tours are $15 for members, $20 for non-members, $15 for discounted groups (Children 5-18, Seniors 62+, Students, Portsmouth Residents), and free for children 5 and under.
All tours depart from Portsmouth Historical Society, 10 Middle Street, Portsmouth NH.
Online reservations close 30 minutes prior to tour departure. Please call (603) 436-8433 for last minute bookings.
Upgrade your ticket for just $5 to also visit our galleries and John Paul Jones House.

Historic Portsmouth Walking Tours (May-Oct)

Daily Walking Tours (May–October)

Walking tour of nine people standing in Market Square with an old fashinoed lamppost next to them and a tall brick church with a white steeple in the background.

Daily Walking Tours

Walking Through 400 Years of History

Daily at 10:30 am
Saturday and the 2nd and 4th Friday at 2:30 pm
This daily 90-minute walking tour covers the streets, stories, buildings, and architecture of historic downtown Portsmouth.

Tour Description:

Learn why Portsmouth is the hub of the New Hampshire Seacoast! Our downtown is filled with hidden treasures. Our knowledgeable walking tour guides will introduce you to the city’s rich past and lively present—a unique mix of architecture, specialty shops, and bustling streets nestled in a village-like setting. This 90-minute guided walking tour is sure to bring the history of Portsmouth alive!

Walking Tour Rates:

Tours are $15 for members, $20 for non-members, $15 for discounted groups (Children 5-18, Seniors 62+, Students, Portsmouth Residents), and free for children 5 and under.
All tours depart from Portsmouth Historical Society, 10 Middle Street, Portsmouth NH.
Online reservations close 30 minutes prior to tour departure. Please call (603) 436-8433 for last minute bookings.
Upgrade your ticket for just $5 to also visit our galleries and John Paul Jones House.

Adopt an Artifact Object Showcase

Adopt an Artifact Object Showcase

Golden Vault outline to the left set over a transparent image of the gallery space with wooden balustrade. Text reads: Object Spotlight Wednesday, July 16 5:30–7:00 pm Program closes August 31

Join us for this special showcase featuring items in our 2025 Adopt an Artifact

Now in its third year, Adopt an Artifact offers you a unique opportunity to engage with our collection and directly support our 2026 exhibition, “Revolutionary Portsmouth,” at the John Paul Jones House. Presented on the nation’s 250th anniversary, this exhibition will explore the lives of Portsmouth.

Join our Curator and Collections Manager for an insider’s look at our collection and the compelling stories these objects represent. From everyday belongings to historically significant pieces, each artifact offers a glimpse into the choices, challenges, and identities of Portsmouth’s 18th-century residents.

What is Adopt an Artifact?

Learn more about this event and learn how your support can make a direct impact on our museum exhibition for 2026.

RSVP for the Object Showcase

This event is free and open to the public.
RSVP is recommended.
Adopt an Artifact is available for a limited time– help us bring history to life!