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

Tue 19 Nov

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Starting at $49.99

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Tue 19 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)

clairemC5031KQ

Jul 2021

We had the best ever walking tour of Portland. Our guide, Ross, was terrific. He was enthusiastic and knowledgeable about the history of Portland. Darn, the city burned four times, and, like the Phoenix, now the city’s patron, the city kept rising from the ashes. Ross told us about the history of Portland and the economic factors fueling its growth. The city, at 67,000 residents, is still small, but is the largest city in Maine. The city has been experiencing a renaissance, with many new and interesting restaurants attracting a following, and lots of great breweries producing really good beers. Ross had lots of fun stories to share, from the markers commemorating the Underground Railroad to how Maine helped the North win the Civil War. I didn’t realize that Mainers harbored bad feelings toward Massachusetts, from whom they seceded at one point. The walking tour is a wonderful way to get to know Portland, its history and what it’s like today.

jdb17bulldog

Jul 2021

Has a great afternoon in Portland. Patricia our guide did an outstanding job of talking about the history of the city from lobsters to fires. Would definitely recommend it.

Stephanie_L

Jul 2021

This was a perfect way to start our trip to Portland. It gives you the lay of the land and the interesting history to go with it. Which makes walking around the city so much more fun. Our tour guide Ross was funny, smart and gave us the BEST recommendations for our trip. A MUST! And ask for Ross 👍🏻