A Walk Through Time Tour in Portland

Overview

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.

City: Portland

Sun 22 Dec

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Starting at $49.99

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Sun 22 Dec

Starting at $49.99

Make a reservation

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What's Included

You will be treated to a sweet treat at the end of the tour.

Two hour - closer to two and a quarter duration

Additional Info

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
All are welcome to Maine! Guests who are fully inoculated for the Covid-19 virus are not required to wear a mask. The State of Maine encourages those who have not yet been vaccinated to continue to wear a face mask.

What To Expect

Lobsterman Park

View the statue and engage in a brief discussion of the importance of the lobster industry in Maine.

Old Port

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...

Market Street

Your guide will show you this street where farmers brought their goods before supermarkets.

Congress Street

Guests will walk down this street referred to as the spine of the peninsula,

The Wadsworth-Longfellow House

Your guide will walk you hear and tell the story of the Wadsworth home.

Portland City Hall

Your guide will share great history here!

Portland Observatory

Walk to the highest point in Portland.

Eastern Cemetery

Hear the stories of sea captains while walking by this cemetery.

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Cancellation Policy

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

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Reviews (282)

Cynthia C

Nov 2022

Our guide was knowledgeable, he knew a lot about Portland. I like the old history best but he also knew the newer things, like the best donut shop. He gave recommendations for good restaurants and and other things to do, like taking a ferry ride. Best of all, he was a nice guy!

Kristi_L

Nov 2022

We were lucky enough to come off season so my daughter and I had tourguide James all to ourselves. He was very knowledgeable and we even stopped at the bakery for a little treat. Highly recommmend taking a tour to get a feel for the city.

Susan_T

Nov 2022

A walking tour is THE way to sightsee because you can easily take pictures at any time and actually SEE the sights. And they are flexible! Our cruise ship tender was late, and our guide arranged for the tour group to stay in the area so we could catch up! His knowledge of the area and the historic sites was impressive! The sites themselves were enjoyable and the scenery gorgeous! Lots of walking, but not strenuous or tiring. The tour price was very affordable, and size of group made it easy to ask questions. Don't turn down this opportunity.