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Looking for a personal tour of the historic New Hampshire Seacoast? Try Seacoast New Hampshire Heritage Tours!
Join Jeremy D'Entremont, author of nine books and hundreds of articles on lighthouse history, for a van tour of some of New England's most beautiful and historic beacons. A portion of the proceeds from all tours is donated to help lighthouse preservation.

"Perfect New England Day trip!" - Brad & Denise Gardner.

"We very much enjoyed the tour and have had fun telling our friends and family all about it. I will definitely recommend it to anyone who spends time in New England. We enjoyed the rest of our trip, but must say that your tour was definitely the highlight." - Kayla Molina.

"There is not a more rewarding lighthouse tour than this. The personal touches that Jeremy offers, along with his thorough knowledge of lighthouses, makes this a real fun way to experience the lights!" - Bob Trapani, Jr., executive director of the American Lighthouse Foundation.

"We found New England Lighthouse Tours on the internet, and we couldn't have gotten luckier!  Jeremy is very knowledgeable and informative.  We are looking forward to taking another tour with him." - Kevin and Susan Himrod.

 		Jeremy
van in front of Nubble Lighthouse
Jeremy D'Entremont has been called the leading expert on New England's lighthouses. He's been photographing and writing about lighthouses for more than 25 years, and he is the webmaster of New England Lighthouses: A Virtual Guide at www.lighthouse.cc.

Jeremy is the founder of the Friends of Portsmouth Harbor Lighthouses, and the historian for the American Lighthouse Foundation. He has lectured on his favorite topic all along the New England coast.

All tours begin and end in downtown Portsmouth, New Hampshire. Pickup and dropoff is usually at the parking garage (75¢ per hour) on Hanover Street, but arrangements can often be made for pickup at area hotels. Directions to the garage are here.

The maximum capacity on all tours is 5 participants, but 6 can be accommodated if at least one is a child. The tours are not recommended for children under 6 years old.

With all tours, we reserve the right to change the itinerary if conditions (weather, construction, traffic problems, etc.) make it necessary. We will make every effort to complete the itineraries as described, and to substitute other interesting destinations if necessary.

Advance purchase or reservations are needed for all tours. You can purchase spaces below, or email nelights@gmail.com for information on how to hold spaces by paying a deposit.

Offseason tours are available on request, schedule permitting. Email nelights@gmail.com for information.

If you'd like to receive occasional emails when new tours are announced, please email nelights@gmail.com.


2012 Tours

All itineraries are subject to change due to unforeseen circumstances.
Whenever possible, changes in the itinerary will be discussed in advance with tour participants.
Lighthouses of Portsmouth & Portland

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Lighthouses of Portsmouth & Portland
8:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
$109 adults, $79 for children 6-12 (lunch included)
Not recommended for children under 6
Cape

Portland Head Lighthouse
This van tour, with pickup and drop off in Portsmouth, New Hampshire, starts with a look at the 1874 Cape Elizabeth Lighthouse in Maine, a scenic location made famous by the artist Edward Hopper. When possible, there will also be a stop at Cape Elizabeth Town Hall to see a beautiful second-order Fresnel lens once used in Cape Elizabeth Light.

Next is a visit to Portland Head Light in Cape Elizabeth, one of the most breathtaking lighthouses in the United States. Time is allotted to walk around the grounds of Maine's oldest lighthouse (1791) and to explore the extensive museum in the former keepers’ quarters. Admission to the museum is included in the tour price. There's also a gift shop on the grounds.

We'll move on to Spring Point Ledge Light in South Portland, a 55-foot "sparkplug" type lighthouse that was first lighted in May 1897.

Lunch (included in ticket price) will be by the water at Joe's Boathouse at Spring Point Marina in South Portland.
Portland Breakwater Light

Portsmouth Harbor Light		 Next is Portland Breakwater Light, a short distance away in South Portland. This unique 1875 lighthouse, known locally as "Bug Light," is modeled after the Greek Choragic Monument of Lysicrates, built in the fourth century B.C.

We'll head back south with a side trip through the quaint town of Kennebunkport, including a stop at Walker's Point to view the summer home of George H.W. and Barbara Bush. We'll then continue to York, Maine, to enjoy the picturesque Cape Neddick "Nubble" Light, one of the most photographed lighthouses in the world. A gift shop is on the grounds, and Fox's restaurant is nearby with a takeout ice cream window (through early October).

The last stop is a tour inside Portsmouth Harbor Lighthouse in New Castle, New Hampshire. Participants are invited to climb the 44 stairs to the lantern to enjoy the magnificent view (including Whaleback Lighthouse) and to see the active fourth-order Fresnel lens up close.
Available Dates:

Friday, October 26
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These tours are available on a by-appointment basis (two person minimum).
Please email nelights@gmail.com for availability and other questions.
(Tours are not available on Sundays.)

1) Chatham and Monomoy, Massachusetts - This all day van tour leaves Portsmouth, NH, at 8 a.m., returning around 8:30 p.m. It includes Chatham Light on Cape Cod and a boat ride to South Monomoy Island for a visit to the rarely seen Monomoy Lighthouse.  On the return trip, the tour stops at historic Scituate Lighthouse. The tour includes stops for two meals (not included in the tour price). $159 adults, $119 for children 12 and under. 

2) Pemaquid Point and Marshall Point, Maine - This van tour leaves Portsmouth at 8 a.m.  The first stop is he breathtaking Pemaquid Point Lighthouse, one of the most photographed locations in New England. We'll visit the Fishermen's Museum in the keeper's house. On most days, weather permitting, the tower is opened for climbing by volunteers of the Friends of Pemaquid Point Lighthouse, a chapter of the American Lighthouse Foundation. After lunch (not included in the tour price), the tour visits the pretty Marshall Point Lighthouse in the fishing village of Port Clyde, Maine. The museum and gift shop in the keeper's house are run by the St. George Historical Society. On the way back south, the tour stops at Doubling Point Light and the Doubling Point Range Lights, both on the banks of the Kennebec River. The tour returns to Portsmouth around 6 p.m.  Adults: $119. Children (12 and under): $89.
3) Lighthouses and Birding in Newburyport, Massachusetts - This tour leaves Portsmouth at 8:00 a.m. Included are visits to Plum Island Lighthouse, the Newburyport Range Lights, and Portsmouth Harbor Lighthouse. Also included is a two+ hour boat ride on the Merrimack River, encompassing much scenic beauty and wildlife viewing. There is also time allotted for strolling and shopping in historic downtown Newburyport. Lunch is not included in the tour price. The tour returns to Portsmouth around 6 p.m.  Adults: $119. Children (12 and under): $99.


Cancellation policy:

All refund and change requests will be handled on an individual basis. 

Allowances can be made for cancellations due to emergencies, but refunds aren't guaranteed for last minute no-shows.

Please email nelights@gmail.com with any change in plans as far in advance as possible.

Date changes can only be made only if we can confirm availability on the new date.

Directions to the garage

FROM I-95: Take Exit 7, go east on Market Street into downtown Portsmouth. Turn right at Hanover Street. Garage is on the left.

FROM SPAULDING TURNPIKE: Exit 3 onto Woodbury Avenue. Bear left at Market Street. Continue into downtown Portsmouth. Right at Hanover Street. Garage is on the left.

FROM ROUTE 1 IN MAINE: Follow Route 1 south over the Memorial Bridge into Portsmouth. About 0.1 mile after the bridge, turn right onto Penhallow Street. In a short distance, turn left onto Bow Street. Then, after a short distance, turn right onto Market Street. Take the next left onto Hanover Street. The garage is on the left.

FROM ROUTE 1 POINTS SOUTH: Route 1 north. Route 1 becomes Lafayette Road, then Middle Street, then Maplewood Avenue. Right at Hanover Street. Garage is on the right after Fleet Street.


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