Booking fee
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* This tour requires at least one of the following per booking: Adult, Senior
Curious about Portland's history with railroads, fires, wars, famous poets and Hollywood producers? Join us for a Walk Through Time! This tour begins on Commercial Street and continues for 2 hours through the historic Old Port, downtown and waterfront areas, sharing highlights of Portland's history since 1632.
Some of the locations we may feature on your tour include; the lobster statue, the home of Henry Wadsworth-Longfellow and his place of worship, the Eastern Cemetery, the Abyssinian Church, the U.S. Customs House and more.
***Tour duration is two "ish" hours, based on guest engagement and pace of the group. Planning on 2.5 hours for arriving early to check-in and make it back to your vehicle post tour is recommended.
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You will be treated to a sweet treat at the end of the tour.
Two hour - closer to two and a quarter duration
Your tip to your guide is not included. The suggested gratuity is 20%.
Departure Point
94 Commercial St, Portland, ME 04101, USA
Your guide will meet you inside the hidden door at 94 Commercial Street, Andy's Old Port Pub.
Return Details
Commercial St, Portland, ME, USA
The last stop on the tour is the Standard Baking Company.
Lobsterman Park, Portland, Maine, United States View the statue and engage in a brief discussion of the importance of the lobster industry in Maine. 5 minutes
Old Port, Portland, Maine, United States Some of the locations that we may feature on the tour include the lobster statue, the home of Henry-Wadsworth-Longfellow & his place of worship, the Eastern Cemetary, the U.S. Custom House and more... 120 minutes
Market Street, Portland, Maine, United States Your guide will show you this street where farmers brought their goods before supermarkets.
Congress Street, Portland, Maine, United States Guests will walk down this street referred to as the spine of the peninsula,
The Wadsworth-Longfellow House, Portland, Maine, United States Your guide will walk you hear and tell the story of the Wadsworth home.
Portland City Hall, Portland, Maine, United States Your guide will share great history here!
Portland Observatory, Portland, Maine, United States Walk to the highest point in Portland.
Eastern Cemetery, Portland, Maine, United States Hear the stories of sea captains while walking by this cemetery.
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Please use a parking garage or lot NOT parking meters
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
maureensF9216GZ
18 Jun 2023
The guide was friendly and had a good sense of humor. He loved sharing his knowledge and learning from the group.
karenmN5849EC
18 Jun 2023
We thoroughly enjoyed the 2 hour walking tour with Ross. Covered a lot of ground in 2 hours. Our guide Ross was extremely knowledgeable about every aspect of the City and gave a detailed account of the related history of all of the buildings and areas of interest. Perfect tour!!!
E7353GTjohns
04 Jun 2023
Friendly and engaging tour guide, knowledgeable on Portland history and local businesses. Please be aware the tour is more like 2.5 hours. Grab a Holy Donut before you start!
This tour in
Portland
is organized by
Maine Foodie Tours
We always double-check the availability with our local partners for each booking. Even though this is usually a swift process, it can take up to 24 hours. Once this process is completed you will receive your voucher or ticket by email. If our local partner is not able to confirm your booking we will offer you the best possible alternative. If the new date and/or time doesn’t fit your itinerary, we will reimburse the full amount paid.
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