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

Sat 16 Nov

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Starting at $49.99

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Sat 16 Nov

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)

Sue_C

Jul 2022

Ross was our guide and we couldn’t have asked for better. He was knowledgeable, funny and kind. I had asked Ross a question that he did’t know the answer to and he texted me afterwards to give me an answer!!! The description says the tour goes up to the observatory so I left my husband to continue on without me. Ross directed me to wait at a specific location and meet up with the tour a bit before the end. So thoughtful. What you should know is they have cut the climb up the hill to the observatory out of the tour so I probably could have done it all. We were lucky enough to have a surprise add on. As we approached the Custom House, someone from inside asked Ross if he wanted to bring us in. Such a treat that very few get to enjoy. Highly recommend. Do NOT let the description of climbing the long steep hill to the observatory scare you, it’s an old description.

Response from Host

Aug 2022

Thank you so much for taking the time to write such a thoughtful review! Ross will be delighted to hear that you had a fun time, we'll be sure to pass along your praise.

Susan S

Jul 2022

We took four different tours while in Portland, and this was my favorite because it was so eclectic. Our guide (I can't recall his name, but he was a retired lawyer) brought in a wide variety of information. There was history, significant buildings, hidden gems for food and/or drink, plus a treat from the Standard Baking Co. at the end.

Response from Host

Aug 2022

We're so happy to hear that you enjoyed your time with us! Thank you for your review!

Anurag_C

Jul 2022

An incredible way to learn the history of Portland , walking along the wharf and old part of Portland was super interesting , visiting the inside of the custom house was a special .. recommendations of restaurants by our guide Ross was helpful .. the walk ended with Ross treating us to a cookie- appreciated this gesture .. being a very hot day was sort of tiring at the end .. but still enjoyed it

Response from Host

Aug 2022

We're glad that you enjoyed your tour with us. Thank you for the review!