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)

nicolereviewsthings

Oct 2020

Mike’s history tour was a delight from the start of our tour all the way through the end. He provided an informative, enjoyable, and nicely paced tour, and even encouraged questions and participation from the group. In addition to making sure we passed as many interesting places as possible, things beyond our trail were also pointed out to us in the distance. Toward the end of the tour he was kind enough to have gotten us all a delicious surprise - and even invited us all out for a beer with him afterwards. As tourists, of course my partner and I had tons of questions about the area, what was imperative to see, and what was not. Mike was happy to run through all 20 restaurants on our list with us and give us his honest opinion on them. All in all the 2 plus hour tour flew by, was filled with good corny laughs, and an educational experience. Couldn't recommend enough to history/government nerds, or just tourists coming to learn about a fun city.

Response from Host

Nov 2020

Mike's favorite way to cap off a tour is with a brew at the Beer Hub! Makes for a great way to carry on the conversation for guests that want to keep learning. Pleased to hear you had such an enjoyable tour with Mike and we appreciate your review and recommend.

Brian_E

Oct 2020

Well done, worth the two hours. Learned a thing or two on Portland Maine history. Follows Covid rules.

Response from Host

Nov 2020

Thanks for joining us!

Saumita_L

Oct 2020

Excellent and very knowledgeable guide! Loved the local tour with great details. Mike was awesome! Small and socially distant group.

Response from Host

May 2021

Thank you for your review of our "Walk Through Time" historical walking tour. Glad you felt safe and able to enjoy your morning with Mike. You're right. He's an awesome guide!