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

Mon 11 Nov

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Starting at $49.99

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Mon 11 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)

Gary M

Oct 2022

A very enjoyable tour. Ross is a retired attorney who loves history. His knowledge combined with his sense of humor was an excellent mixture. The walking tour which took a little over two hours was very informative and a good 2 mile walk at a mild pace which was good for the majority of the group. There were 15 people total which was a nice size. We learn the history of Portland, got to see up close specific sites that may have been overlooked in just driving around the city and on other bus - trolley tours. Additionally, we got a special tour inside the customs building which was an added delight.

Response from Host

Oct 2022

Specific sights and hidden gems are our specialty! Thank you for joining us in Portland. We're so glad that Ross was able to give you a peek into the Customs Building.

Barbara_K

Oct 2022

Ross did an exceptional job educating us on the history of Portland! Tour was paced appropriately for a larger group of 23. We could easily hear his talks. Highlight of our Portland visit!!

Response from Host

Oct 2022

We'll pass along your praise to Ross! Thank you for joining us in Portland, we're so happy that you enjoyed your tour!

Coastal17924064946

Oct 2022

Gave us such a wonderful experience. Had a fun group and a lot of needed information. So much history and so much information.

Response from Host

Oct 2022

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