The highest-rated tours in New Hampshire tend to offer personal interaction or expert guidance. Winery visits and food tastings often include direct time with winemakers or chefs, giving a behind-the-scenes look and generous samples. Outdoor activities—especially guided kayaking, bike, and shooting experiences—are praised for knowledgeable guides and hands-on participation. These typically run $40–$130 per person, and often include equipment or tastings in the price.
Self-guided audio driving tours along the Kancamagus Highway are a good value for groups, with one purchase covering the whole car. These tours let you explore at your own pace, and reviewers appreciate the flexibility and local stories. Expect to pay $10–$17 per group for these, with the more expensive options offering better reliability and easier navigation.
Food and drink tours, such as wine and cider tastings, are concentrated in the $40–$80 range and often include generous pours and local bites. Bike tours in Portsmouth and along the coast are also popular, with prices from $75–$90. These tours typically include equipment, and the best-reviewed ones balance time riding with time at key stops.
What disappoints people most are self-guided scavenger hunts and some basic audio tours. Reviews of these mention confusing app setup, trouble accessing content, and poor directions. Some users found the process of starting the scavenger hunt frustrating, with unclear codes and no refund if things went wrong. In lower-rated audio tours, complaints focus on app glitches and narration issues, such as mispronounced names or lost audio partway through the drive.
