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

Sat 21 Sep

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Starting at $39.00

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Sat 21 Sep

Starting at $39.00

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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)

Kirsten P

May 2022

Thoroughly enjoyed our tour. Learned a lot. Dugan is very nice, smart, kind and has a great sense of humor. He tied many of the themes together nicely (eg suffrage).

Response from Host

May 2022

I'm so glad you enjoyed my mix of humor and history. Thank you for sharing your review!

ImNellieparis

May 2022

Dugan really loves what he does and the enthusiasm is infectious. Interesting stories, lovely scenery, gentle pace. We had a great time

Response from Host

May 2022

Why rush, right? I love walking Portland's historic streets and sharing stories with guests. Thank you for joining me and for sharing your experience!

M2743RNjohna

May 2022

Excellent tour, very enjoyable and informative. Guide was clearly very knowledgeable and information was well researched. A nice way to explore the city while also learning. I took this tour as a local, and was shocked by the amount I learned. Excited to try this company's other tours.

Response from Host

May 2022

The city always looks a little different after learning about all the important women involved in preserving and running the place over the years. I hope to see you on the Black History Tour or the Hidden Histories Tour soon. Thank you for sharing your review!