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 18 Nov

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Starting at $49.99

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Mon 18 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)

NCFenton

Nov 2020

I truly enjoyed this tour. The guide was very knowledgeable about the area and it’s history. He had nice personality and answered all the questions he was asked quickly. I could tell he really enjoyed being a local resident and exploring the area. I would highly recommend this tour to anyone who doesn’t mind walking and being outdoors.

Response from Host

Nov 2020

We're very fortunate to have a family of guides who are personally invested in constantly growing their local knowledge AND enjoy sharing it with others. Thanks for your recommend and we appreciate your joining us!

Matthew_N

Nov 2020

Guide was extremely knowledgeable about the cities history, and was great about answering questions. Was also a fantastic introduction to the city, as we had never been here before. Would highly recommend to anyone visiting Portland.

Response from Host

Nov 2020

We appreciate you making us a part of your 1st time visit to the Forest City and value your recommendation and review. Thank you!

AlexandraH2159

Nov 2020

My husband and I had Ross as our tour guide yesterday. I am so happy we chose to do this tour to kick start our honeymoon trip! 10/10! Ross was an expert on all things new and old in Portland. We thoroughly enjoyed our time with him and will be recommending this tour to anyone traveling here in the future.

Response from Host

Nov 2020

Ross will be as pleased as we are to see that you had a great time on tour. He's regularly researching new history snippets and points of interest to regale his guests with and his enjoyment of touring and meeting new people really shines through. Thank you for joining us, sharing a recommendation and we wish you more Happy Honeymooning moments!