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• United States
• New Hampshire
• Portsmouth and Merrimack Valley

TOUR Golf, Food & Drink

• Good for groups
• Good for special occasions
• Great for brunch

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• Dining style Casual Dining
• Price $30 and under
• Cuisines American, Pizza Bar
• Hours of operation Wed–Sun 11:00 am–10:00 pm
• Phone number (603) 373-0584
• Website http://www.tourportsmouth.com/
• Dress code Business Casual
• Private party facilities We offer two private spaces for events and parties. Our private dining room has seating for up to 50 people. Our Executive Simulator has many uses including business meetings, golf parties, cocktail parties and even movie premieres!
• Location 581 Lafayette Rd, Portsmouth, NH 03801-5406
• Neighborhood Portsmouth
• Cross street Route 1 - Lafayette Rd
• Parking details Private Lot
• Additional Bar/Lounge, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access

The Tee Box

Five grain fried rice $9.00.

Multigrain medley, roasted vegetables, tamari, beans sprouts, sesame oil

Grilled Chicken Wings $14.00

Honey-chipotle glaze, Fresno chilis, sesame seeds, cilantro

Bacon Bombs $14.00

Mozzarella curd stuffed pork meatballs wrapped with bacon strips, sweet chili sauce, cilantro

Burnt Ends $14.00

Dry-rubbed BBQ brisket, house-made chips, house-made BBQ sauce

Potstickers $12.00

Seared chicken potstickers, ginger soy sauce, sesame seeds, green onions

Poutine $12.00

Dipper-cut French fries, caramelized onions, cheese curds, gravy

Daily Flatbread $14.00

Chef's daily choice of artisan flatbread pizza

Pretzel Bites $10.00

Stoneface IPA cheese sauce

Cheesesteak Eggrolls $12.00

Shaved prime rib, Thousand Island dipping sauce, caramelized onions, provolone cheese

Fried Cauliflower $8.00

Chickpea flour crusted, arugula chimichurri, pickled vegetable

Soup of the Day $10.00

A cup of today's soup special made fresh daily from seasonal ingredients

Chicken Noodle $10.00

Rotisserie chicken, seasoned herb chicken stock, wide egg noodles

Chicken $8, Salmon $9, Shrimp $10, Steak $12

Fried Brussels Salad $9.00

Fried Brussels sprouts, pickled vegetables, pistachio, rice noodles, sesame ginger dressing

Pear Salad $10.00

Raw spinach, pickled red onions, roasted pears, raw mushrooms, warm bacon dressing

Tour Salad $8.00

Mixed greens, candied walnuts, goat cheese, dried cranberries, sherry dressing

Caesar Salad $9.00

Baby romaine, shaved parmesan, olive tapenade, white anchovies, focaccia crouton

The Hopley Burger $15.00

8oz gourmet beef blend, house-made pickles, lettuce, tomato, potato roll

The Hogan Burger $17.00

8oz burger served open-faced on a slice of Texas toast, cheddar cheese, bacon, egg

The Arnold Burger $16.00

8oz burger, Swiss cheese, sautéed mushrooms, caramelized onions

The Daly Burger $24.00

8oz burger, pulled BBQ pork, shaved prime rib, cheddar and provolone cheeses

The Player Bean Burger $18.00

Black bean patty, pickled jalapeños, arugula, roasted tomatoes, spicy aioli, gluten-free bun

Nicklaus' Salmon Burger $18.00

Ground salmon patty, apple-fennel coleslaw, spicy mayonnaise

Birdie, Birdie, Birdie $14.00

Rotisserie turkey breast, smoked bacon, cheddar cheese, avocado mayonnaise, wheat bread

Shaved Prime Rib $18.00

Rotisserie roasted prime rib, Boursin cheese, caramelized onions, Portuguese roll

Available After 12:00 PM

Rotisserie Pork Chop $22.00

10oz pork chop, seasonal vegetables, roasted fingerling potatoes, mango relish

Baked Cod $24.00

Roasted shallots, olives, oregano, Manilla clams, lemon-caper sauce, potatoes, baked in paper

Wagyu Ragu $19.00

Ricotta gnocchi, basil, hand dipped ricotta, house-made ragu with Wagyu beef

Chicken & Biscuit $22.00

Buttermilk biscuit, pulled rotisserie chicken, chorizo gravy, fried egg, hot honey

Grilled Scottish Salmon $26.00

Sautéed potatoes and onions, apple-fennel coleslaw, roasted tomato butter sauce

Shrimp Pasta $24.00

Black squid ink pasta, shrimp, artichokes, lemon zest, roasted corn, white wine butter sauce

Rotisserie Half Chicken $21.00

Semi-boneless half chicken, tomato-cucumber salad, black olives, feta, zinfandel gastrique

Filet Medallions $38.00

Two 3oz beef filet medallions, sweet potatoes, scallion vinaigrette, goat cheese, pistachios

Steak & Potatoes $29.00

8oz marinated skirt steak, seasonal vegetables, mushroom-onion gravy, dipper fries

Green Risotto $18.00

Spinach puree, green vegetables, feta and parmesan cheeses

Weekly Creme Brulee $9.00

A rich, baked custard with a caramelized sugar crust. Unique flavor every week

Buttermilk Biscuit & Cream $8.00

House-made buttermilk biscuit, vanilla scented syrup, strawberries, and whipped cream

Flourless Chocolate Cake $8.00

A warm chocolate cake with melted center, house-made chocolate sauce, and raspberries

New Orleans Waffles $10.00

Warm sugar waffle with caramel gelato, bananas foster sauce, and cinnamon-sugar

Ice Cream or Sorbet $6.00

Choose from Gifford's vanilla ice cream, Gifford's chocolate ice cream, or seasonal sorbet

Am Golf Menu

Available 8am to noon

Pastry of the Day $6.00

3 mini pastries

Fruit and Berry Cup $5.00

Fresh assorted fruits and berries

Tour Snack Mix $4.00

Yogurt and granola $6.00.

House-made Granola

Ham and Cheese Croissant $7.00

Baked fresh daily

Breakfast Sandwich $6.00

Sausage, American cheese, Fried Egg on Portuguese Roll

Augusta Pimento Cheese Dip $4.00

Served with Sea Salt Crackers

What 35 people are saying

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• 4.5 Service
• 4.4 Ambience

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TOUR Golf, Food & Drink offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (603) 373-0584.

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TOUR Golf, Food & Drink is rated 4.4 stars by 35 OpenTable diners.

581 Lafayette Rd, Portsmouth, NH 03801-5406

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Portsmouth Guided Tour

About this activity.

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• This option has FREE cancellation: book it without any risk!

Experience Highlights

Discover Portsmouth' s rich history on this guided walking tour of the city.

Explore Portsmouth's most iconic s ights with a small group as you learn about its fascinating past.

• Discover Portsmouth's history and culture with an expert guide .
• Visit landmarks such as Portsmouth' s historic waterfront and the Spinnaker Tower
• Immerse yourself in the city's past and learn about its historical significance

What’s included

• Guided tour of Portsmouth
• Expert guide

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Step by step.

Tour Portsmouth on foot and discover the rich history and vibrant culture of this seaside city.

Accompanied by an expert guide , you'll visit Portsmouth's most iconic sights while learning about its fascinating past with your small group .The tour starts at Portsmouth' s historic waterfront , where you'll admire the ships and sailing vessels that have played an important role in the city 's maritime history .

You'll then head to the Spinnaker Tower , an impressive 170-metre-high structure that offers panoramic views of the city and the sea .

During the tour, your guide will tell you fascinating stories about Portsmouth's history, from its role as a strategic naval port to its importance during World War II .

You'll learn about prominent historical figures and important events that have shaped the city over the centuries.

Departure and Return

Other things you should know.

• There will be about 12 participants in the activity
• In the event of cancellation due to adverse weather conditions or failure to reach the minimum number of participants for the activity, a change of date or full reimbursement of the amount paid will be offered.
• Pram accessible
• Assistance animals are allowed
• It is adapted for wheelchair users

Cancellation Policy

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603-380-6524

Located Near Market Square 43 Market Street 

REVIEWS  

Portcity reviews .

10/10 recommend

RobinBergeron, Oct 2023

My friend and I ended up needing something to do in Portsmouth. We luckily stumbled upon a bike tour and had the best time! Our guide, Tammy, was AMAZING! So knowledgeable and fun! I definitely want to take another tour when I’m back in town. This as an absolute must do!

Outstanding! Audrey_R, Sep 2023 The entire bike ride was comfortably paced and not rushed, including stopping to get water and a bathroom break. It was scenic from start to finish and very relaxing. Marcus was laid back and passionate regarding the area and history of Portsmouth and New Castle, New Hampshire. Looking over the Piscataqua River to Maine was cool. I will be back for another tour and found a beautiful, scenic park off the beaten path to spend the day at picnicking and watching the boats sail by. Rich in history and beauty!

Reviewed 8 Sept 2023

Great Bike Tour

Review of: PortCity Bike Tours

What a great way to spend two hours! Really enjoyed the bike tour that included beautiful sites, interesting history and great exercise. Our tour guide, Steve, knew just when to stop to either point out something of interest or give us a break. We got to see some out of the way areas that you wouldn't normally see by car or foot. Well worth the time!

Date of experience:Aug 2023

R1866NNandrewh

Portsmouth Guided Tour

This was a fantastic way to see and hear about the historic sites in and around Portsmouth. Well worth the money and Paul the guide was very good.

Reviewed by CTclare

Jun 16, 2023

Best few hours in Portsmouth

Absolutely loved this ride. Great scenery, fun facts and a lovely way to spend a few hours. Our guide was great— personable, smart and fun. I would recommend this to anyone visiting Portsmouth!

Best way to see the area!

Pamela_W, Jun 2023

I had a great experience! Paul, our tour guide, was very interactive and knowledgeable. He made the experience so much better. The pace was perfect.

Reviewed May 15, 2023

A must when you visit Portsmouth

Review of: 2-Hour Best of Portsmouth & New Castle Island Sightseeing Tour. Guided Narrated.

This was an amazingly well organized, fun, educational, beautiful tour. From the moment that we scheduled it, the folks at Portcity communicated well with us, told us what we needed to bring, wear, where to park for free and more. What a well oiled operation. The tour itself was a pretty easy ride with stops along the way to learn about the history of the area and enjoy the spectacular views. Overall, we went 10 miles in 2 hours. It was very relaxed, Beth, our guide was awesome. We highly recommend and we will do more tours in the future!

A must-do when visiting Portsmouth

One of the best bike tours we've been on. Steve (I hope I remembered his name correctly) was a great guide and super knowledgeable about the area. Our one request - water views - and he delivered. We biked out to a little island and to an old inn which was beautiful and may be a future stay. The history of the area is quite intriguing and was fun to learn about while getting in a decent bike ride as well. For anyone not used to biking, the area is relatively flat, except for one "hill" which wasn't so bad, and extremely doable for even a novice.

May 23, 2023

Portsmouth Bike Tour

Tripadvisor review: PortCity Bike Tours

Portsmouth Bike Tour 

Outstanding job by our tour guide Dawn. We learned a lot about Portsmouth, and had a lot of fun along the way.

Greensboro, NC3 contributions

Gears of fun!

Sep 2023 • Couples

Tammy was a great tour guide! Lots of history and beautiful views. Good way to see Portsmouth and the surrounding area. Also lots of great tips on what else to do on our stay. Would definitely recommend!

Wisconsin Rapids, WI5 contributions

Great experience!

We truly enjoyed our harbor and island bike tour. The tour is an excellent way to see more of the area and learn about the history while getting a bit of exercise. An easy ride. Our guide, Dawn, was very knowledgeable and very safety conscious. Great experience! I highly recommend!

Stillwater, MN13 contributions

Fun bike tour!

Aug 2023 • Couples

Loved everything but especially the island. Beautiful day. Our guide was very knowledgeable about the history with great stories to share!

Reviewed by kellyannsalus1

Jun 30, 2023

BEST PART OF OUR TRIP

This was our first time to Portsmouth and we could not be happier with this tour! Paul was amazing as a tour guide and getting to see the local streets in New Castle was priceless! They give just enough history to keep it interesting but not boring! We had all ages in our group and they were very conscientious of everyone's surroundings! It is a must see on your Portsmouth trip!

Reviewed by jessicakL5352CM

Jun 6, 2023

One of the best bike tours we've been on. Steve (I hope I remembered his name correctly) was a great guide and super knowledgeable about the area. Our one request - water views - and he delivered. We biked out to a little island and to an old inn which was beautiful and may be a future stay. The history of the area is quite intriguing and was fun to learn about while getting in a decent bike ride as well. For anyone not used to biking, the area is relatively flat, except for one "large hill" which wasn't so bad, extremely doable for even a novice.

Jill_M, Jun 2023

Great experience! Combination of history, interests, beautiful scenery, and knowledgeable and pleasant guide.

Super knowledgeable tour guide!

Our tour was so much fun! I'm not usually too interested in history, but learning about the town on this tour was so much fun! Our tour guide was so enthusiastic about his info! The ride was uphill at times so it did take a little work!

May 6, 2023

Dreamer17568262575

Tripadvisor review: Explore the Islands & Harbor Bike Tour | 2hrs. | Must See Sites

Dawna was wonderful as a guide! Very informative tour about the town of Portsmouth. Beautiful area, and was very safety conscious with me and my husband. We had an awesome time! Would do again.

May 16, 2023

Tripadvisor review: 2-Hour Best of Portsmouth & New Castle Island Sightseeing Tour. Guided Narrated.

Our tour was fabulous. Learned so much history. Paul took great care of us!

Michelle Ruel

9 months ago

Our guide, Paul, was very informative of the area. He was considerate of the cycling abilities of all three of the riders. He kindly offered to take a couple photos as I was a solo traveller. His love of the area shows in his eagerness to share it with others. What a great morning!!

Steve Schlussel

Had communication with the owner Dawn, when I booked and she was full of great recommendations for Portsmouth. On the day of our ride Vinny took us and he was a great guide. Filled with local information and just the right amount. Felt very safe at all times. Two hour ride flew by. Highly recommend to see the area this way

Jimmy Canning

This was an excellent bike tour! My friend and I wanted to see Portsmouth and hear some more intimate details of the city and its history, and we got this and more on the bike tour. Dawn our guide was extremely friendly and answered all of our questions. I would highly recommend!

2 weeks ago

We did the Islands and Harbor tour. It was a great experience and not too challenging for myself as an occasional bike rider. Great sights with interesting history mixed in. Would definitely recommend as a fun way to explore Portsmouth.

Alexandra Naydock

5 months ago

Great way to see Portsmouth! We thought the 2 hour tour was the perfect length of time. Dawn was very informative and gave great recommendations in the area. She was also really good with making sure the whole group was together and very considerate. I highly recommend checking this out!

theoneakhatenring channel

7 months ago

Port City Bike Tours is phenomenal! Dawn was an incredibly knowledgable tour guide, and she taught us so much about Portsmouth's historical buildings and industries and lore.

Sarah Gantley

Positive: Professionalism, Quality

Had a wonderful bike tour this past weekend. Dawn, the owner, and her associate were wonderful. I learned a lot about Portsmouth and got to experience some breathtaking scenery. Highly recommend!

Service: Private tours

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Upcoming Cruises

River, Harbor and Island Tours

Expertly narrated history tours of Portsmouth harbor, the Isles of Shoals and the New Hampshire Seacoast.

Isles of Shoals & Portsmouth Harbor Tour (aboard M/V Challenger)

  Please note this cruise is aboard our smaller vessel the M/V Challenger pictured above. 

No need to print your tickets.  We will have your name and number in your party and check off as you board.

Join us aboard the M/V Challenger for one of our expertly narrated Isles of Shoals and Portsmouth Harbor tours.   Experience the history and beauty of the seacoast and Isles of Shoals with a more intimate view from the Challenger.   

To maximize our time cruising the islands this tour does not stop at the Isles of Shoals.  No disembarking at Star Island. 

Cruise Schedule

• Jul 19, 2024 01:50 PM
• Jul 20, 2024 01:50 PM
• Jul 23, 2024 12:20 PM
• Jul 25, 2024 12:20 PM
• Jul 26, 2024 01:50 PM
• Jul 27, 2024 01:50 PM
• Aug 01, 2024 01:50 PM
• Aug 02, 2024 01:50 PM
• Aug 03, 2024 01:50 PM
• Aug 06, 2024 12:20 PM

Star Island Day Visit & Portsmouth Harbor Tour

This cruise utilizes both our vessels.  Outbound portion is on our smaller vessel the Challenger.  Inbound is aboard our larger vessel the Thomas Laighton.  Star Island visitor fee is included in ticket price.

Spend the day on Star Island. This cruise lets you experience our Isles of Shoals and Portsmouth harbor tour, the Star Island Walking tour and stay for the day on Star Island! You’ll spend approximately 3.75 hours exploring Star Island. Participation in the Walking Tour is optional. 

• Jun 29, 2024 08:50 AM
• Jul 06, 2024 09:20 AM
• Jul 13, 2024 09:20 AM
• Jul 15, 2024 09:20 AM
• Jul 20, 2024 09:20 AM
• Jul 27, 2024 09:20 AM
• Aug 03, 2024 09:20 AM
• Aug 10, 2024 09:20 AM
• Aug 17, 2024 09:20 AM
• Aug 24, 2024 09:20 AM

Star Island Walking Tour & Portsmouth Harbor Tour

Star Island visitor fee is included in ticket price.  This cruise allows approximately 1 hour on Star Island.

Enjoy our expertly narrated Isles of Shoals and Portsmouth Harbor Tour with the added bonus of a guided walking tour on Star Island! You'll hear the fascinating history and lore of Portsmouth Harbor as we navigate 10 miles of river and ocean out to Star Island, one of the first footholds for settlement in the new world. Disembark with our tour guide and explore Star Island. Your guide will walk you through over 400 years of rich history including the charting of the Isles in 1614 by Captain John Smith of Jamestown and Pocohontas fame who was given the isles as a reward for his efforts on behalf of the Crown of England. Hear the legend of the pirates Blackbeard and Captain Kidd, and the lady ghost of White Island. In the 1800's, resort hotels were built on Star and Appledore Islands and the Shoals became one of the most popular vacation spots on the New England Coast. You'll see the Oceanic hotel, which rivaled the grandest hotels of the time and is still in operation today. Your tour will take you through the replica of Gosport Village, a fishing outpost dating back to the early 1600s which includes the picturesque Stone Chapel and several cottages. You'll also see the tallest gravestone in the state of New Hampshire, the John Smith Monument, and the Caswell Cemetary. 

The guided walking portion of the tour is optional and you are welcome to explore the island on your own. 

• Jun 19, 2024 11:50 AM
• Jun 21, 2024 12:20 PM
• Jun 22, 2024 11:50 PM
• Jun 26, 2024 10:50 AM
• Jun 28, 2024 12:20 PM
• Jul 01, 2024 11:50 AM
• Jul 03, 2024 11:50 AM
• Jul 04, 2024 11:50 AM
• Jul 05, 2024 11:50 AM
• Jul 06, 2024 11:50 AM

Star Island Walking Tour & Portsmouth Harbor Tour (aboard the Challenger)

This cruise is aboard the M/V Challenger pictured above.  Star Island visitor fee is included in ticket price.  This cruise allows approximately 1 hour on Star Island.

     Enjoy our narrated Isles of Shoals and Portsmouth Harbor Tour with the added bonus of a self guided walking tour on Star Island! You'll hear the fascinating history and lore of Portsmouth Harbor as we navigate 10 miles of river and ocean out to Star Island, one of the first footholds for settlement in the new world.  In the 1800's, Resort hotels were built on Star and Appledore Islands and the Shoals became one of the most popular vacation spots on the New England Coast. You'll see the Oceanic hotel, which rivaled the grandest hotels of the time and is still in operation today. You may walk through the replica of Gosport Village, a fishing outpost dating back to the early 1600s which includes the picturesque Stone Chapel and several cottages. You'll also see the tallest gravestone in the state of New Hampshire, the John Smith Monument, and the Caswell Cemetary.

• Jun 23, 2024 09:20 AM
• Jun 23, 2024 01:20 PM
• Jun 30, 2024 09:20 AM
• Jun 30, 2024 01:20 PM
• Jul 02, 2024 12:20 PM
• Jul 07, 2024 09:20 AM
• Jul 07, 2024 01:20 PM
• Jul 14, 2024 09:20 AM

Sunset Acoustic Harbor Cruise

Catch the sunset from the best deck in town; aboard the Thomas Laighton.  Have a drink and unwind while listening to live acoustic entertainment.  A perfect end to your week.

BAGS (including large purses) and BACKPACKS ARE NOT ALLOWED ONBOARD. 

CASH ONLY BAR!

• Jun 30, 2024 07:00 PM
• Jul 07, 2024 07:00 PM
• Jul 14, 2024 07:00 PM
• Jul 28, 2024 07:00 PM
• Aug 04, 2024 07:00 PM
• Aug 11, 2024 06:20 PM
• Aug 18, 2024 06:20 PM
• Aug 25, 2024 06:20 PM
• Sep 01, 2024 05:50 PM

Extended Star Island Walking Tour

Enjoy our expertly narrated Isles of Shoals and Portsmouth Harbor Tour with the added bonus of a guided walking tour on Star Island! You'll hear the fascinating history and lore of Portsmouth Harbor as we navigate 10 miles of river and ocean out to Star Island, one of the first footholds for settlement in the new world. Disembark with our tour guide and explore Star Island. Your guide will walk you through over 400 years of rich history including the charting of the Isles in 1614 by Captain John Smith of Jamestown and Pocohontas fame who was given the isles as a reward for his efforts on behalf of the Crown of England. Hear the legend of the pirates Blackbeard and Captain Kidd, and the lady ghost of White Island. In the 1800's Resort hotels were built on Star and Appledore Islands and the Shoals became one of the most popular vacation spots on the New England Coast. You'll see the Oceanic hotel, which rivaled the grandest hotels of the time and is still in operation today. Your tour will take you through the replica of Gosport Village, a fishing outpost dating back to the early 1600s which includes the picturesque Stone Chapel and several cottages. You'll also see the tallest gravestone in the state of New Hampshire, the John Smith Monument, and the Caswell Cemetary. After your walking tour you'll have time to visit the giftshop, bookstore, and snack bar in the hotel if you'd like. 

The guided walking portion of the tour is optional and you are welcome to explore the island on your own. This cruise allows approximately 1.5 hours on Star Island. 

• Aug 31, 2024 08:50 AM

Isles of Shoals & Portsmouth Harbor Tour

Join us aboard the M/V Thomas Laighton for one of our expertly narrated Isles of Shoals and Portsmouth Harbor tours. Experience the history and beauty of the seacoast, Portsmouth harbor and the little known, but historically crucial, Isles of Shoals.

This cruise does not disembark passengers at Star Island. 

• May 23, 2024 01:50 PM
• May 25, 2024 01:50 PM
• Jun 01, 2024 11:50 AM
• Jun 05, 2024 01:50 PM
• Jun 08, 2024 09:50 AM
• Jun 13, 2024 01:50 PM
• Jun 15, 2024 01:50 PM
• Jun 20, 2024 01:50 PM
• Jun 24, 2024 01:50 PM
• Jun 27, 2024 01:50 PM

Star Island (pre-season) Walking Tour and Portsmouth Harbor Tour

This is pre-season for Star Island, so most of the facilities won't be open.  The walking tour is not affected. 

• May 12, 2024 01:20 PM
• May 18, 2024 11:50 AM
• May 26, 2024 11:50 AM
• May 27, 2024 01:20 PM
• Jun 02, 2024 01:20 PM
• Jun 09, 2024 01:20 PM
• Jun 16, 2024 09:20 AM

Star Island Extended Day Visit

Spend the day on Star Island. This cruise lets you experience our Isles of Shoals and Portsmouth harbor tour, the Star Island Walking tour and stay for the day on Star Island! You’ll spend approximately 5 hours exploring Star Island. Participation in the Walking Tour is optional. 

• Jul 21, 2024 09:20 AM
• Jul 28, 2024 09:20 AM
• Aug 04, 2024 09:20 AM
• Aug 11, 2024 09:20 AM
• Aug 18, 2024 09:20 AM
• Aug 25, 2024 09:20 AM

Special Events

Special events are even more magical on the M/V Thomas Laighton!

Sunset Harbor Cruise aboard the Challenger

This cruise is aboard our smaller vessel the Challenger.

Catch a gorgeous sunset aboard the M/V Challenger.  Have a drink and unwind.  In lieu of a narrated tour, background music is provided. 

BAGS (including large purses) and BACKPACKS ARE NOT ALLOWED ONBOARD.

• Jul 03, 2024 07:45 PM

Party Ships

Come join us on the best Party Ship on the Seacoast! The M/V Thomas Laighton steams through the Piscataqua River and Portsmouth Harbor on this 21 and over party ship. 

The best party on the Seacoast is aboard the M/V Thomas Laighton!   This cruise is 21+ and a valid state issued photo ID is required. Bags are subject to search. 

BARS ARE CASH ONLY!! ATM available prior to boarding the vessel. 

• May 24, 2024 07:30 PM
• Jun 08, 2024 07:30 PM
• Jun 14, 2024 07:30 PM
• Jun 28, 2024 07:30 PM
• Jul 03, 2024 07:30 PM
• Jul 05, 2024 07:30 PM
• Jul 06, 2024 07:30 PM
• Jul 12, 2024 07:30 PM
• Jul 20, 2024 07:30 PM

UNH Graduation Party Cruise!!

*Bars are cash only on the boat

Come celebrate UNH graduation in style aboard the M/V Thomas Laighton. Our DJs will be playing the best dance music and our bartenders will be slinging great drink specials all night long. Round trip transportation is included with your ticket. Our buses will pick you up in A lot at 6:00pm (check in starts at 5:30) and bring you to our dock. At the end of the evening you'll be bused home and dropped off downtown so you can continue the celebration. This event is 21+ and for UNH students only. You must have a valid state issued photo ID to board the vessel. No backpacks, alcohol or other illegal substances permitted.  

• May 13, 2024 07:00 PM
• May 14, 2024 07:00 PM
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Relaxing cruise

We had a great time on this cruise. The sites are beautiful from the water and the cruise was very relaxing. We sat on the right side of the boat but I feel like those on the left side got a slightly better view because more time is spent talking about the sights on the way out than on the way back... just a tip if you're wondering where to sit.

— Chris B, August 2022

Relaxing river tour

My wife and I took the harbor cruise and thoroughly enjoyed it. Plenty of room on the boat to move around. Captain Eric was great at narrating the tour and providing insight to the history of the area. Planning to take one of the upstream river tours in the fall.

— Bob B, August 2022

In summer cool off with a sea breeze and get an overview of Portsmouth

The first thing we did upon arriving in Portsmouth was take the afternoon harbor cruise. We are glad we did. The crew was friendly and narration was informative. It was a warm summer day and the sea spray felt good. The only challenge was to find a parking spot since there is no parking near the launch dock. We parked on the street a couple of blocks away.

— Stephen K, July 2022

Aaaaaaaaaaawesome! Just do it!

We did Portsmouth Habor Cruises with my one year old daughter. It was so awesome, to be honest it was breathtaking. We live in Portsmouth since five month and now I know (again) how beautiful this place is. We want to do the sunset cruise soon. Can’t get enough!

— Martina, June 2022

Best night EVER!

The "Sunset Cruise" with Captain Eric was absolutely AWESOME...he was so knowledgeable about the different sites along the way and so friendly, we had a great time. We will definitely be back again!

— Laura H., June 2022

A great way to spend a sunny afternoon

Enjoyed an afternoon river cruise recently. Enjoyable and informative, learned some interesting area history.

— omay45, June 2022

Relaxing, 2' tour of Portsmouth Harbor

Nice tour of the harbor with just the right amount of commentary / explanations.

Calm, easy-going 2' cruise of the Harbor.

— Tom U, July 2021

A Must Do When Visiting Portsmouth

We had an excellent private family charter of the boat for a special occasion. From start to finish the the experience was first rate. Both the captain and crew member / bartender were great to engage with, and provided excellent service. The cruise provides a memorable view of the Portsmouth harbor and outlying islands.

— Stetsoninc, June 2021

Fantastic informative cruise

Amazing. Very informative! Such quality for the price. Best deal in town. It was a wonderful trip with family.

— Becky A., May 2021

Great Tour Of Historic Harbor & Piscataque River!

Enjoyed taking the narrated tour (not so much info on the sunset cruise) as it touched on the ecology of the river as well as the history. Leaving from downtown , (next to 3 beautiful tugboats), you fist pause to spot submarines in the shipyard, learn its history as one of the 2 most important yards in WW-II. Tuck into several coves off the harbor to check out the former estates of several historic personages. Snap a pic as we pause in front of each lighthouse and forts as well as spotting the cribs that anchored the massive submarine net that protected the harbor during WW-II. Pass out into the Atlantic to round the back of Castle island and return.

— Titamargs, May 2021

Enjoyable Cruise!

We've been on lobster cruises in Maine and dolphin cruises in Florida. I've been a resident of NH over 20 years and FINALLY got to enjoy a NH cruise! What a great experience. The captain Dimitri was extremely knowledgeable and the staff was super nice. What a nice relaxing cruise around the beautiful NH waters. I loved the views, but I especially enjoyed the historical facts and wealth of knowledge our captain shared. It was a lovely hour plus! Well worth the money

— Kim S, July 2020

Best Cruise in Town

One of my favorite things to do whenever I visit Portsmouth. The cruise is relaxing, casual and informative and offers the best views of the city and surrounding area.

— Andrew R., June 2020

Gorgeous Sunset Cruise Friendly Staff

This was a last minute decision and was a really good one.

Parking: There is no parking on Ceres street where the cruise leaves from. Parking there is for Oar House Restaurant only. You must park elsewhere. There is a Garage on Hanover street for 2.00 an hour. Park as close as you can to Market in that garage and walk down to Market, then make a left. You will see a set of stairs down to Ceres Street. Boat dock is behind the Oar Street seating deck.

Cruise: The trip itself is wonderful. Boat is on the smaller side than what we took on the Hudson Cruise where we live, but still a very cool boat and well maintained, clean and pretty. Whoever narrates the cruise...Captain maybe, has a very soothing voice. I wasn't a fan of the choice in music, but I don't like Steely Dan type music. Just my taste though. Some of the other music was okay and soothing.

Sights: You will see some awesome and pretty sights like a submarine yard and lighthouses, sailboats and older structures. You will take a brief turn on the Atlantic too. They have different cruises all through the day so choose the one that's right for you. Sunset cruise was pretty but we went in September and it got colder towards the end. The woman who check you in is super nice and helpful. Go, you won't be disappointed. The price was extremely reasonable for this 1.5 hour informative little jaunt.

— Toni C, September 2020

Took the ride up to Great Bay with some friends the other day. The weather was just right, and the scenery good even though the autumn color was pretty much past. The captain’s narration was all done on the outward leg of the trip and was very informative as to the history and ecology of the area. Did have a sandwich and a bowl of chowder and both were excellent. There is also beer, wine, and a full bar available. We had the Great Bay trip because of the tides. If the tide were higher the boat goes up the river to Dover. In any case, this is a definite pleasure cruise.

— Richard M, October 2019

Excellent from start to finish!

Our Portsmouth Harbor Cruise was one of the best experiences we've ever had. Family trip with my wife and teenage daughter. July 7, 2019 at 4:30. We are locals and figured it was time to take a harbor tour. The 2 man crew was great, especially our captain. Reservations easy online and not too many people on the boat. We were very lucky to see a large ship come into the harbor AND the USS NH Submarine leaving the Navy Ship Yard. They waited for both even though we ran late and it was a once in a lifetime experience. I realize we just got lucky with the timing but the crew handled it perfectly! Snacks, drinks/booze, and bathrooms on the boat. Well done.

— Jim Smith, July 2019

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Rolling Stones Kick-Start ‘Hackney Diamonds’ Tour With Thrilling Houston Concert

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Over the past couple of decades, the Rolling Stones have looked for any reason to hit the road besides the release of a new album of original songs. They’ve launched tours celebrating their 50th anniversary, reissues of select archival records, the 2016 covers LP Blue & Lonesome , and their 60th anniversary. Some years they headed out on the stadium circuit for no particular reason whatsoever, knowing a Stones tour is a major event in and of itself.

The first step was Houston’s NRG Stadium on Sunday night. After a strong opening set by Gary Clark Jr. that centered around his new LP, JPEG Raw , the band took the stage to the familiar opening notes of “Start Me Up.” This is the first time Mick Jagger has faced a stadium crowd since his 80th birthday last year, but his voice and body seem like they stopped aging sometime around Steel Wheels . It’s almost impossible to fully believe until you see it in person. (“People say Joe Biden is too old to be president,” an elderly woman behind me said early in the night. “They need to look at Mick!”)

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He wasn’t kidding. The 1965 Aftermath track wasn’t played live once until their 2022 European tour, and this was the first time it crossed the Atlantic. But it’s not something you hear much on classic rock radio, and the audience reaction was pretty muted at first. “I don’t think you really knew it,” Jagger said at the end. “But you got to know it as it went along.”

The Hackney Diamonds portion of the evening began at this point with leadoff single “Angry,” which popped onstage much like it did during their surprise album release show at the New York club Racket last year. “Beast of Burden” won the fan vote for the night, and it provided veteran backup Stones singer Bernard Fowler with a much-deserved spotlight moment. “You’ve got one more vote in November,” Jagger said. “Don’t forget to vote then too. What to play now? Something old … something new.”

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At the midway point of every Rolling Stones concert in recent memory, Jagger introduces the band one by one before heading offstage so Keith Richards can sing a couple of songs. For some reason, perhaps to squeeze more new songs into the set without cutting any of the standards, Richards was limited to just a single tune. He made it count by singing 1981’s “Little T & A” for the first time since 2016, though it was disappointing he didn’t get a chance to break out “Tell Me Straight” from Hackney Diamonds . It feels inevitable that’ll happen before this tour ends.

Jagger returned for “Sympathy for the Devil” and “Gimme Shelter,” which gave new background singer Chanel Haynes a chance to emerge from the wings and show off her stunning pipes. She first entered Stones World in 2022 when Sasha Allen, their previous background singer, couldn’t make a Milan show. Haynes was playing the lead role in the West End musical Tina at the time, and she parachuted in at the last second to save the show. This frustrated the producers of Tina , who fired her for handing the show off to her understudy that night when she wasn’t ill, but it impressed the Stones enough to hire her for this tour.

The main set wrapped up with “Honky Tonk Women,” “Miss You,” “Paint It Black,” and “Jumpin’ Jack Flash.” These are songs they’ve done hundreds and hundreds of times for good reason. The hardcores may yearn for deeper cuts like “Memory Motel” or “Moonlight Mile,” but Jagger knows they’d cause many people to sit down and start scrolling through Instagram. And when you have a song like “Jumpin’ Jack Flash” in your repertoire, you simply have to play it every time you do a gig.

“Sweet Sounds of Heaven,” one of the finest songs on Hackney Diamonds , kicked off the brief encore set. If it wasn’t challenging enough to channel Merry Clayton a few songs back, Haynes had to now deliver Lady Gaga’s soaring vocal parts from the original recording. Unsurprisingly, she crushed it. For a moment, it really felt like witnessing a scene from some alternate-universe version of A Star Is Born.

The night closed out with a joyous “Satisfaction,” meaning they played just three songs from Hackney Diamonds. That’s typical for a tour in support of a latter-day Rolling Stones album, but this one really deserved more. They dropped “Midnight Rambler,” one of the Richards songs, and the acoustic set to make room for the three new ones in the show, but it be worth further restructuring to squeeze in “Whole Wide World,” “Bite My Head Off,” and “Tell Me Straight.” These are stellar songs that deserve a spot in the set, even if it means tossing aside “Paint It Black” or “You Can’t Always Get What You Want” sometimes.

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The band’s 60th anniversary tour in 2022 seemed like it could be the end of the Rolling Stones saga, but we’re somehow now living through an entirely new era of their history. They even have a bunch of outtakes from Hackney Diamonds that they hope to release on a follow-up album. Whatever happens, they’re now in completely uncharted waters for a rock & roll band. It’s thrilling to witness.

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Eagle to lead Portsmouth Tall Ships festival July 26 to July 28. Here are the details.

PORTSMOUTH - The 2024 Sail Portsmouth festival will take place Friday, July 26 to Sunday, July 28, and features the return of the country’s most famous tall ship, the U.S. Coast Guard Cutter Eagle , to Portsmouth.

Joining the Eagle during the weekend-long festival will be the Schooner Ernestina-Morrissey and the S/V Denis Sullivan, returning to Portsmouth after participating in last year’s Sail Portsmouth festival.

This year’s Parade of Sail will take place on the morning of Friday, July 26 between 9 and 11:30 a.m., kicking off the festival.

Recreational and commercial boaters invited to join Parade of Sail

“Sail Portsmouth is dedicated to bringing the magic of tall ships to our shores,” said Robin Comstock, a member of the Sail Portsmouth Board of Directors. “We invite everyone to join us for an unforgettable experience filled with history, adventure and the timeless allure of the sea.”

All recreational and commercial fishing boaters are invited to participate in the Parade of Sail, which will also include the city’s fireboat, a Navy tug from the Portsmouth Naval Shipyard, and Portsmouth’s own tall ship, the Gundalow Piscataqua, all welcoming the tall ships to the city on the morning of July 26th. The exact timing of the Parade of Sail on July 26th is determined by that day’s tides and weather.

Eagle will be open for tours at State Pier in Portsmouth

During the festival, the USCGC Eagle will be docked at the state pier in Portsmouth and open for tours on Saturday and Sunday, July 27 and 28, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tours are free and open to the public. There will be a dockside maritime tent at the state pier with educational booths, live entertainment, food, children’s activities and even roaming pirates.

“In the past few years volunteering at the festival, I’ve seen multiple generations in line, grandparents standing with children and grandchildren,” Comstock said. “Telling them stories, stories about living on the river or telling them about their parents who were in the Navy, or worked on the river, remembering their maritime history and having it touch the present and the future.”

Public can sail aboard Ernestina-Morrissey and Shining Star

From July 25 to 28, sails will be offered on both the Ernestina-Morrissey and Denis Sullivan, which will be docked at the University of New Hampshire Pier in New Castle.

Passengers can ride in the Parade of Sail aboard the M/V Shining Star or the Ernestina-Morrissey. On the Ernestina-Morrissey, passengers will be able to join the crew in hoisting the sails and steering the ship, and will learn about this schooner’s history. This sail will leave from the University of New Hampshire pier on Sullivan Lane in New Castle at 9 a.m. on July 26. Passengers are asked to arrive at 8:30 a.m. to park and check in. Tickets are $88 per person.

This year, a ride aboard the M/V Shining Star during the Parade of Sail is also available. The Shining Star will head out to Star Island to watch the tall ships assemble for the Parade of Sail and will accompany the tall ships up the river. This sail will leave from the Kittery Town Dock at 8 a.m. on July 26th and will return there after the parade. Tickets are $60.

On Saturday, July 27, the Schooner Denis Sullivan will sail on a one-way trip to Boston. 

It will depart from the UNH pier in New Castle and will arrive at the Moakley Courthouse Dock in Boston after an eight- to ten-hour sail. Tickets are $155. Passengers must be ambulatory and 8 years old and above. There is free parking at the UNH pier, but no overnight parking is allowed. Passengers arrange rides back to New Hampshire. The C&J Bus terminal at South Station in Boston is a 10-minute walk from the dock.

Tickets for the two-hour sails on the Schooner Ernestina-Morrissey are $75. All tickets can be purchased online at  sailportsmouth.org .

Gundalow can accommodate people with mobility challenges

All passengers must be ambulatory for the tall ship sails. The Gundalow Piscataqua, which is equipped to accommodate people with mobility disabilities, will also be offering sails and can be booked by calling (603) 433-9505 or online at  www.gundalow.org .

The annual Sail Portsmouth festival raises money for the Sea Challenge Scholarship Fund, which gives local high school students the opportunity to spend a week aboard a tall ship at sea during the summer. This year’s Sea Challenge will take place July 19 to 26. For more info, visit  sailportsmouth.org .

“The festival and our donors fund the Sea Challenge. It’s so much more than a festival, it makes the benefits of experiencing life at sea for one full week available to teens,” Comstock said. “It’s a unique experience of the past and how we became who we are today, and an opportunity to learn about themselves through the maritime experience.”

The Sail Portsmouth festival relies heavily on volunteers. There’ll be a volunteer training session on Sunday, July 14 from 3 to 5 p.m. at the Music Hall Lounge on Congress Street in Portsmouth. Those interested in volunteering can register on the Sail Portsmouth website at  sailportsmouth.org/become-a-volunteer .

“Sail Portsmouth is dedicated to bringing the magic of tall ships to our shores,” said Robin Comstock, a member of the Sail Portsmouth Board of Directors. “We invite everyone to join us for an unforgettable experience filled with history, adventure and the timeless allure of the sea.” 

Again this year, tours of and sails on the tall ships will be available during the festival and there’ll be food, activities and entertainment in a dockside maritime tent. The annual Sail Portsmouth festival raises money for the Sea Challenge Scholarship Fund, which gives local high school students the opportunity to spend a week aboard a tall ship at sea. Sail Portsmouth is an all-volunteer, 501(c)3 nonprofit organization. 

Tickets and information are available at  sailportsmouth.org .

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The Rolling Stones show no signs of slowing down as they begin their latest tour with Texas show

Mick Jagger of The Rolling Stones performs during the first night of the U.S. leg of their “Hackney Diamonds” tour on Sunday, April 28, 2024, in Houston. (Photo by Amy Harris/Invision/AP)

Mick Jagger, left, and Keith Richards of The Rolling Stones perform during the first night of the U.S. leg of their “Hackney Diamonds” tour on Sunday, April 28, 2024, in Houston. (Photo by Amy Harris/Invision/AP)

Keith Richards of The Rolling Stones performs during the first night of the U.S. leg of their “Hackney Diamonds” tour on Sunday, April 28, 2024, in Houston. (Photo by Amy Harris/Invision/AP)

Ronnie Wood of The Rolling Stones performs during the first night of the U.S. leg of their “Hackney Diamonds” tour on Sunday, April 28, 2024, in Houston. (Photo by Amy Harris/Invision/AP)

Mick Jagger of the Rolling Stones performs during the first night of the U.S. leg of their “Hackney Diamonds” tour on Sunday, April 28, 2024, in Houston. (Photo by Amy Harris/Invision/AP)

Keith Richards, left, Darryl Jones, and Ronnie Wood of The Rolling Stones perform during the first night of the U.S. leg of their “Hackney Diamonds” tour on Sunday, April 28, 2024, in Houston. (Photo by Amy Harris/Invision/AP)

Gary Clark Jr. performs during the first night of the U.S. leg of The Rolling Stones “Hackney Diamonds” tour on Sunday, April 28, 2024, in Houston. (Photo by Amy Harris/Invision/AP)

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HOUSTON (AP) — Time marches on and all good things must come to an end. But don’t tell that to The Rolling Stones .

What many believe to be the greatest rock ’n’ roll band in the world showed no signs of slowing down anytime soon as they kicked off their latest tour Sunday night at Houston’s NRG Stadium.

The Stones have been touring for more than 60 years. Frontman Mick Jagger and lead guitarist Keith Richards are both 80, with guitarist Ronnie Wood not far behind at 76. Their tour is being sponsored in part by AARP.

But during a vibrant two-hour show, the Stones played with the energy of band that was on tour for the first time.

“It’s great to be back in the Lone Star State,” Jagger told the packed stadium, filled with longtime fans, many wearing faded concert shirts from previous tours.

Jagger often strutted up and down the stage with seemingly boundless energy while Richards and Wood played many familiar guitar riffs beloved by fans. Jagger often led the audience in sing-alongs.

“The energy level is up and it’s always up with them. The age doesn’t show,” Dale Skjerseth, the Stones’ production director, said Friday before the concert.

The Stones have hit the road to support the release of their latest album, “Hackney Diamonds,” the band’s first record of original music since 2005.

Houston was the first stop on the band’s 16-city tour across the U.S. and Canada. Other cities on the tour include New Orleans, Philadelphia and Vancouver, British Columbia. The tour ends on July 17 in Santa Clara, California.

During Sunday’s 18-song concert set list, the Stones played several tracks off the new record, including lead single “Angry.” They also played classics including “Sympathy for the Devil,” “Gimme Shelter,” Honky Tonk Women” and “Start Me Up.”

After playing “Beast of Burden,” Jagger said that concertgoers in Houston had voted to include it on the set list.

“You can’t go wrong with that,” one man in the audience could be heard screaming.

The Stones also played some unexpected choices, including “Rocks Off,” from their 1972 double album “Exile on Main St.” and “Out of Time,” a 1966 song that Jagger said during the concert had not ever been played by the band in the U.S.

With the 2021 death of drummer Charlie Watts , the Stones are now comprised of the core trio of Jagger, Richards and Wood. On Sunday, they were backed by various musicians including two keyboardists, a new drummer, backup singers and a brass section.

While the stage was surrounded by a large collection of video screens projecting images throughout the show, the main focus of the concert was the band and their songs

Before Sunday’s concert, Jagger spent time on Friday touring NASA’s Johnson Space Center in suburban Houston, posting photos on his Instagram account of him with astronauts inside Mission Control.

“I had an amazing trip to the space center,” Jagger said.

When asked if the band might be thinking about retiring, Skjerseth said he doubts that will happen.

“This is not the end. They’re very enthused,” he said.

This story has been updated to correct a song title to “Gimme Shelter,” not “Gimmer Shelter.”

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Neil Young and Crazy Horse 2024 tour setlist: Every song they played at Phoenix concert

Neil Young brought Crazy Horse to Phoenix for the first since 2003, when the Greendale Tour played what we now call Arizona Financial Theatre.

Saturday’s show at Talking Stick Resort Amphitheatre was in support of "FU##IN’ UP," a new release that captures Young and Crazy Horse in all their ragged glory.

And they treated Phoenix to a show that put the spotlight on the staples that have made Young one of rock ‘n’ roll's most celebrated elder statesmen, setting the tone with an epic performance of “Cortez the Killer” that lasted roughly 15 minutes.

By the time they brought the concert to a cacophonous conclusion with the glorious racket of “Hey Hey, My My (Into the Black)" and a one-song encore of "Danger Bird," Young and Crazy Horse had powered their way through such classics as “Cinnamon Girl,” “Don’t Cry No Tears” and “Powderfinger.”

Young also took a break from the distortion and his bandmates for a three-song unplugged mini-set, including “Comes a Time” and “Heart of Gold,” before the night was through.

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Neil Young and Crazy Horse 2024 setlist: Every song they played in Phoenix

Here’s every song Neil Young and Crazy Horse played at Talking Stick Resort Amphitheatre in Phoenix:

"Cortez the Killer""Cinnamon Girl""Don't Cry No Tears""Down by the River""The Losing End (When You're On)""Everybody Knows This Is Nowhere""Scattered (Let's Think About Livin')""Powderfinger""Love and Only Love""Comes a Time" (Neil Young solo acoustic)"Heart of Gold" (Neil Young solo acoustic)"Human Highway" (Neil Young solo acoustic)"Hey Hey, My My (Into the Black)"

Encore:"Danger Bird"

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Pleasant but not the level of l knowledge or expertise we hoped for. We had expected a guide with a deeper passion for and knowledge of English nautical history. We learned more for overhearing other guides then from Andy.

Dear Fred, Thank you very much for booking a tour with me, and for your very generous gratuity. It is regrettable when expectation does not align with reality. The level of expertise that you expected could only realistically be obtained from a museum curator / expert; something that I never claim to be. The full-time staff located on the specific ships have an encyclopaedic knowledge, and therefore they would know the more obscure facts like how Nelson liked to dry his feet on the rugs in his cabin. I hope that your head has recovered from the low decks on HMS Victory. Have a lovely rest of your stay in England. Best wishes, Andrew

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Review | Lizzy McAlpine’s ‘The Older Tour’

Philly-Raised Singer-Songwriter Is Unabashedly Herself on Opening Night of Her New Tour

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“I am kind of just doing whatever the fuck I want to do. … I’m not really in the mood anymore to do things just because that’s what everyone else does.” —Lizzy McAlpine

On February 20, Lizzy McAlpine hopped on Instagram Live for the first time in a while — the first time, notably, since her song “ceilings” found immense mainstream acclaim through TikTok. McAlpine, born and raised in Philadelphia, is no stranger to an internet audience, initially gaining traction through YouTube and SoundCloud uploads of her music. After her debut album Give Me a Minute , McAlpine released the album that would go on to change her life: Five Seconds Flat , which put her in front of the world’s discerning eye. Opposed to her label pushing her to release remixes or features on “ceilings,” the sudden fame caused her to run closer to herself, feeling uncomfortable with straying away from her authentic artistry.

This decision led to her deciding to go about her upcoming tour differently than before, too. “I’m doing tour the way that I want to do it…. I made this album with this band and I’m taking them on tour with me … because it makes sense to me to do that.”

It’s night one of McAlpine’s The Older Tour , which started in San Diego on April 21 and will wind its way through the U.S., Canada, and Europe through the fall, which means that nobody in the audience has any idea what she’s going to play. “I hope she plays ‘Angelina.’ I doubt she will, though,” a disgruntled fan laments behind me, as her friend laughs.

The setup of the stage looked like that of a recording studio. There were light brown walls, a door, a variety of homey lamps, chairs, instruments galore, and a window that mimicked a control room. Once the lights went down, several band members walked onto the stage, and all sat in a line facing the audience. McAlpine walked through the door last, and they all put on headphones to simulate them recording together.

McAlpine started the show with “The Elevator” and “Come Down Soon,” as the set list slowly unraveled into the track list of McAlpine’s latest album, Older . Highlights included the single “I Guess,” which most of the audience already knew the words to; “Staying,” with its sprawling, atmospherically reaching outro that the band went all in on; and “All Falls Down” with the lyric “23, and a sold-out show,” that made the audience scream in glee.

McAlpine didn’t address the audience much during the set, but at one point she beamed and exclaimed, “I’m gonna start to cry, so we should just play this song,” leading her into lead single “Older,” which she played more acoustically. The crowd chanted along to the outro, building in volume along with the band.

For fans of five seconds flat, McAlpine interspersed “doomsday,” “ceilings,” and “chemtrails.” The song “doomsday” was a natural choice to include in the set, with its studio recording sounding like a live band, while “ceilings” was reimagined. McAlpine sang it with a tenderness that did the song justice: slower, more spacey, and gentle. Then “chemtrails” followed “March,” both emotionally devastating tunes McAlpine wrote for her late father.

McAlpine offered some insights into the songs on Apple Music: “This song is about my dad, who passed away in 2020. Every 13th track on all of my albums is about him. He passed away on the 13th of March, and my first album came out on the 13th, and there were 13 tracks, and the 13th track was about him. I didn’t really plan that, but it created a tradition. I don’t really write about my dad with anyone because it’s just really heavy and personal, but I wrote this song with [songwriter/composer] Ethan [Gruska], who made me feel safe and open.”

It was a beautiful tribute, as the ethereal sounds at the end of “March” led into the faint vocals of “chemtrails,” a one-two punch analyzing memories and grief, coming to a head as McAlpine sighed “I miss it, I miss you.”

Toward the end of the show, McAlpine, overwhelmed, took the time to again tell the audience that she was so overjoyed she “almost cried when [she] first came out.” She also explained that they made the set look quite similar to the studio she recorded her album in, and expressed appreciation and praise for her band. It rang especially genuinely and intimately that McAlpine was attempting to bring the audience into her recording space, and it felt as though throughout the show you were peeking into her and her band’s sacred and innermost creative moments.

A rarity in modern day artists with the advent of quick musical virality on social platforms, The Older Tour is an example of how McAlpine doubled down on herself instead of feeding into what others wanted of her. And clearly — from her thoughtful set to a sold-out show of adoring fans — it appears the risk was worth it.

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Billie Eilish 'Hit Me Hard and Soft' world tour: How to get presale tickets for Ohio stop

Billie Eilish is hitting the road this fall in support of her new album, "Hit Me Hard and Soft."

According to Variety , the "Hit Me Hard and Soft" world kicks off in North America in September before heading to Australia and Europe in 2025. The pop singer-songwriter's third studio album hits the streets on May 17.

How to get tickets for Billie Eilish 'Hit Me Hard and Soft' world tour

Tickets for the Live Nation-produced tour go on sale April 30 for American Express cardholders, according to Variety, and are available through Live Nation and Ticketmaster , among others.

North American tour dates

In and around Ohio, Eilish will perform in Detroit on Oct. 7, in Pittsburgh on Oct. 13 and in Cincinnati on Nov. 8 , her first return to Ohio since playing the House of Blues in Cleveland in 2018.

Here's her full concert schedule for North America, per Variety:

• Sept. 29 : Québec City, Québec, Centre Videotron
• Oct. 1 : Toronto, Ontario, Scotiabank Arena
• Oct. 2 : Toronto, Ontario, Scotiabank Arena
• Oct. 4 : Baltimore, Maryland, CFG Bank Arena
• Oct. 5 : Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, Wells Fargo Center
• Oct. 7 : Detroit, Michigan, Little Caesars Arena
• Oct. 9 : Newark, New Jersey, Prudential Center
• Oct. 11 : Boston, Massachusetts, TD Garden
• Oct. 13 : Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, PPG Paints Arena
• Oct. 16 : New York City, Madison Square Garden
• Oct. 17 : New York City, Madison Square Garden
• Oct. 18 : New York City, Madison Square Garden
• Nov. 2 : Atlanta, Georgia, State Farm Arena
• Nov. 3 : Atlanta, Georgia, State Farm Arena
• Nov. 6 : Nashville, Tennessee, Bridgestone Arena
• Nov. 8 : Cincinnati, Ohio, Heritage Bank Center
• Nov. 10 : Saint Paul, Minnesota, Xcel Energy Center
• Nov. 11 : Saint Paul, Minnesota, Xcel Energy Center
• Nov. 13 : Chicago, Illinois, United Center
• Nov. 14 : Chicago, Illinois, United Center
• Nov. 16 : Kansas City, Missouri, T-Mobile Center
• Nov. 17 : Omaha, Nebraska, CHI Health Center Omaha
• Nov. 19 : Denver, Colorado, Ball Arena
• Nov. 20 : Denver, Colorado, Ball Arena
• Dec. 3 : Vancouver, British Columbia, Rogers Arena
• Dec. 5 : Seattle, Washington, Climate Pledge Arena
• Dec. 6 : Seattle, Washington, Climate Pledge Arena
• Dec. 8 : Portland, Oregon, Moda Center
• Dec. 10: San Jose, California, SAP Center at San Jose
• Dec. 11 : San Jose, California, SAP Center at San Jose
• Dec. 13 : Glendale, Arizona, Desert Diamond Arena
• Dec. 15 : Inglewood, California, Kia Forum
• Dec. 16 : Inglewood, California, Kia Forum
• Dec. 17 : Inglewood, California, Kia Forum

Eilish tour promotes environmental, climate justice programs

During the tour, Eilish is partnering with Reverb to support environmental and climate justice programs, according to Pitchfork .

"Eco-villages" at each show will educate her fans about sustainability efforts, according to the article. Also, she's bringing in Support+Feed to offer plant-based food options at the concerts, and encourage a plant-based diet.

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