2 Hours | Portland Hidden Histories Walking Tour

Overview

Meet Portland and the people—of all backgrounds and identities—whose wit and grit have made her who she is today. Your locally-raised tour guide will captivate you with extraordinary, exciting, and surprising stories about the hardy folks who destroyed and rebuilt Portland time and again over 400 years while you stroll historic streets past spots you’ll surely want to come back to explore. We’ll see where Indigenous Wabanaki leaders made their earliest relationships with European colonizers and walk through the centuries in the historic Old Port and working waterfront.

The Portland Hidden Histories Tour includes 2 hours of entertaining and enlightening historical narration over a 1.5-mile route through downtown Congress Street, the Old Port, and working waterfront along Commercial Street. Owner and guide, Dugan Murphy, takes guests to the most intriguing landmarks and presents an inclusive collection of hidden histories not included on other tours.

City: Portland

Tue 25 Feb

Other dates

You can choose the date already on the booking website

Starting at $49.00

Make a reservation

Tue 25 Feb

Starting at $49.00

Make a reservation

New York City Tours

Unique Activities (21) Transfers & Transportation (103) Tours, Sightseeing & Cruises (113) Entry Tickets (47) Sporting Events (1) Good for Small Groups (6) Seasonal & Holiday Tours (41) Walking Tours (697) Outdoor Activities (20) Limitied Availability Tours (6) LGBT Friendly Tours (4) Family-friendly Activities (7) Solo Travelers' Tours (147) Food & Drinks (27) Travelers recommend (73) Good for Groups (8) Top Activities (18) Guided Audio Tours (3) Art, Culture & History (135) Attractions to explore (38)

What's Included

Two hour fully narrated guided tour.

Donation toward restoring the Abyssinian Meeting House, America's third-oldest standing Black church

Additional Info

Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Pets are not allowed on tours unless medically required.
Guides required to regularly wash hands
Paid stay-at-home policy for staff with symptoms
Contactless payments for gratuities and add-ons
COVID-19 vaccination required for guides
Masks are optional, but encouraged for non-vaccinated guests. You should bring a face covering in the event your tour group is invited inside a historic building for an impromptu visit or for use if you’d like while walking outside.

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Traveler Photos

Reviews (156)

tripmama2018

May 2022

We really enjoyed this tour of Portland’s history and unexpected surprises. Dugan really knew his stuff and gave a good overview of the different ethnic groups who helped build this city. We particularly enjoyed the old photos he’d show in place so we could see then and now. Great way to get to know the essence of Portland. Thank you Dugan!!

Response from Host

May 2022

Being a cosmopolitan port city, my hometown has a richly multicultural history. Thank you for walking around with me and hearing these incredible tales. I appreciate you sharing your review!

hanleydouglas

May 2022

Informative and engaging tour of old Portland. Dugan goes a bit beyond the surface of Portland’s history to include the good the bad and the sometimes ugly of the city’s formative years. He obviously has a deep knowledge of the Portland’s history and tells its story with the enthusiasm of a history buff, empathy and, as an extra bonus, a handful of corny “dad jokes”!

Response from Host

May 2022

Sometimes the most interesting stuff is a little dark, right? Still super important history for anyone who wants to understand what makes Portland the city it is today. Glad you appreciate my occasional dad jokes! Thank you for writing your review.

negra00ec

May 2022

Digan was well-informed, cordial and enthusiastic. We really enjoyed the tour. It was the perfect length for a walking tour with interesting stories and tidbits that kept our attention. Thanks again Dugan. I highly recommend this tour.

Response from Host

May 2022

There are so many interesting stories from Portland's history. I'm glad you enjoyed the collection I've put together and the beautiful spaces we visit along the way. Thank you for writing a review!