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)

Elizabeth_S

May 2021

Marcia is a friendly and knowledgeable tour guide. She likes to keep a quick pace though. I have a bum knee and had a hard time keeping up. Otherwise, lovely and informative tour.

Response from Host

May 2021

Hello Elizabeth, We are sorry to read that you had a tough time keeping the pace with this tour. Our guides, including Marcia are trained to tailor the tour to the group speed, which means she must have assumed you were not having difficulties. We do state that this tour is a moderate walk covering a bit of terrain and it sounds like it was not the right choice during your recovery. We are glad you enjoyed the tour otherwise and learned a lot...Also, we wish you a speedy recovery.

TerriMalts

May 2021

Our guide Marcia made this walking tour of old downtown Portland fun and interesting. She had great stories to tell, knew the information so well, and was excited about what she was sharing with us. It made for a very memorable trip to Portland. We could have listened to her for hours, and if you are a history buff you would want to! Marcia was energetic and knowledgeable and took care to make sure everyone was taken care of on the tour.

Sunita D

May 2021

Wonderful walking tour with Marcia! She was very friendly and knowledgeable and gave took us to all the interesting landmarks.

Response from Host

May 2021

Thanks for joining us on the "Walk Through Time" history tour/ We are glad you enjoyed your guide and learned about lots of interesting landmarks. Portland is as rich in history as it is with food, and we are glad you could join us.