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By The Library Restaurant
Free cancellation available
Price is €71 per adult
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Features

  • Free cancellation available
  • 1h 30m
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation

Overview

    • Explore one of Portsmouth's most iconic and beautifully preserved landmarks.
    • Enjoy curated wines paired with gourmet bites from our award-winning kitchen.
    • Hear fascinating stories of famous guests, jazz legends, and local history.
    • Discover historic architecture with an engaging guided storytelling experience.
    • Perfect for wine lovers, history enthusiasts, and rainy-day adventures.

Activity location

    • Portsmouth
    • Portsmouth, New Hampshire, United States

Meeting/Redemption Point

    • 401 State Street, Portsmouth, NH 03801, USA | Meet your guide at the host stand inside The Library Restaurant, located in the historic Rockingham building at 401 State Street, Portsmouth. Please arrive 10–15 minutes before your scheduled start time.
    • Portsmouth, New Hampshire, United States

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Portsmouth: Historical Tasting Tour at the Iconic Rockingham

  • Activity duration is 1 hour and 30 minutes1h 30m
    1h 30m
  • English
Language options: English
Starting time: 14:30
Price details
€71.35 x 2 Adults€142.70
Total
Price is €142.70
Until Fri, 23 Oct

What's included, what's not

  • Inclusions
    Alcoholic drinks
  • Inclusions
    Three curated tasting pours featuring locally selected wines.
  • Inclusions
    Gourmet food pairings
  • Inclusions
    Three chef-prepared tasting courses from The Library Restaurant.
  • Inclusions
    Guided historical tour
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    Led by a local history guide and wine expert.
  • Inclusions
    Admission to the historic Rockingham
  • Inclusions
    Explore one of Portsmouth's most iconic historic landmarks.
  • Inclusions
    Indoor experience
  • Inclusions
    Perfect for all weather, including rainy days.
  • Exclusions
    Service charge (20%)
  • Exclusions
    Additional food or drinks
  • Exclusions
    Transport to and from the venue
  • Exclusions
    Parking fees

Know before you book

    • Not allowed: Smoking
    • Not suitable for: Children under 18 years
    • In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, activities services are not subject to the right of withdrawal. Supplier cancellation policy will apply.
    • This activity is provided by a professional trader (a party acting within their trade, business or profession).

What you can expect

  • Step inside one of Portsmouth's most iconic historic venues and experience an unforgettable blend of heritage dining, local history, exceptional wines, and gourmet cuisine at the legendary Rockingham.

    Your experience begins with a warm welcome before joining your guide for a journey through the remarkable history of this beautifully preserved landmark. As you explore, enjoy a carefully curated wine tasting paired with gourmet bites prepared by our award-winning kitchen.

    Discover the fascinating people who once walked these halls, admire the building's original architectural details, hear stories from its celebrated jazz era, and uncover the events that shaped one of New England's most treasured landmarks. Along the way, you'll experience Portsmouth's rich heritage through engaging storytelling, architecture, food, and wine.

    Unlike traditional walking tours, this heritage dining experience takes place entirely indoors in an elegant historic setting, making it an ideal choice for rainy days, cooler weather, or anyone looking to experience Portsmouth beyond the waterfront. Relax with a glass of wine, savour delicious food, and immerse yourself in centuries of history—all without worrying about the weather.

    Perfect for couples, friends, food and wine enthusiasts, and history lovers, this intimate experience offers a memorable way to discover Portsmouth through its stories, architecture, flavours, and hospitality.

    Private tours are also available year-round for groups. For private bookings, contact Michelle Walters at 603-431-5202 or function@libraryrestaurant.com.

Location

Activity location

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    • Portsmouth
    • Portsmouth, New Hampshire, United States

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • PEOPLEPEOPLE
    • 401 State Street, Portsmouth, NH 03801, USA | Meet your guide at the host stand inside The Library Restaurant, located in the historic Rockingham building at 401 State Street, Portsmouth. Please arrive 10–15 minutes before your scheduled start time.
    • Portsmouth, New Hampshire, United States