2 Hours | Portland Women's History Walking Tour

Overview

Running the factories or running for office, Portland women boldly shaped our city’s culture while continually moving the country toward equal rights. Hear stories of women who achieved remarkable things, like the Indigenous Penobscot performer who reframed immigration policy, the Chinese immigrant and laundress who won American Mother of the Year, the white tavern keeper who went up against the British Navy, and the enslaved Black maid who abolished slavery statewide. Experience the charm and depth of a city that was almost lost were it not for the impact of women’s collective energy and passion.

Stories are told with heart, humor, and humanity by locally-raised and exceedingly-excited tour guide, Dugan Murphy. See museums, stately row houses, soaring churches, regal Federal-style mansions, and other landmarks on this 2-hour guided walking tour over 1.3 miles in Portland's Arts District and West End neighborhood.

City: Portland

Mon 23 Dec

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Starting at $39.00

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Mon 23 Dec

Starting at $39.00

Make a reservation

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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.

What To Expect

Arts District

We'll stroll through the Congress Street Historic District, learning women's stories along the way. *Highlights include:* Portland City Hall, First Parish Church, Portland High School, Monument Square, Portland Public Library, Time and Temperature Building, Henry Wadsworth Longfellow House, Arts District, Mechanics’ Hall, Congress Square, Eastland Hotel

Cancellation Policy

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

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Reviews (28)

RoadtoTaste

May 2022

Dugan is a walking history textbook of Portland who will take you down the lane and give you great insights into the historical facts and stories of Portland while you explore the city on a foot with him. We absolutely enjoyed our Black history walking tour.

Response from Host

May 2022

I am honored to include so many amazing and inspirational stories from Portland's past on the Black History Tour. Thank you for joining the walk and experiencing the history. And thank you for reviewing writing your review!

652peggyr

May 2022

What a fantastically informative and entertaining tour of downtown Portland! Our tour-guide Dugan made the role of Maine women in local, national and international history come alive. As a bonus, the tour is centered around a particularly pretty part of the city and concludes in an area with plenty of restaurants and shopping. I would recommend this tour for anyone from 8 to 108.

Response from Host

May 2022

I love the Arts District and I love that you do too. A nice bonus that there are so many things to do in a place just busting with stories of amazing women from centuries of history. Thank you for reviewing your experience!

JamesPfromPortlandME

May 2022

Dugan was a delight on our Women's History Tour for Mother's Day! He is funny and charming on his own--but to boot, he is clearly masterful of the subject matter, and weaved themes seamlessly into our tour which made it feel both illuminating to the past and relevant to the present. Two hours flew by, and we absolutely will be back for another tour. This is a great way for non-locals and locals alike to learn about Portland's rich history and re-discover the city from a fresh perspective.

Response from Host

May 2022

My goal is to make history not only fascinating, but evidently relevant to my guests. I'm so happy this was your experience too! Thank you for sharing your experience in a review.