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

Sat 16 Nov

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Starting at $49.99

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Sat 16 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)

pac757

Nov 2019

In Portland for a long friends weekend. This tour was the perfect answer to get an abbreviated history and feel for the city. Mike was very entertaining and knowledgeable. Definitely take this tour if you are up for a couple hours of walking and lots of information, definitely worth it!

Response from Host

Nov 2019

We definitely agree with you! Thanks for the recommendation too! Pam

992stevens

Nov 2019

Mike was great. Very engaging and told us unique stories that kept us all interested. Great food recommendations that you really felt you could depend on.

Response from Host

Nov 2019

Thanks for your review. We like to think we offer a personal touch when it comes to recommendations in Portland. Our guides all share their own experiences with you as locals so you can count on us steering you in some great directions. Glad you could join us! Pam

Cindi F

Nov 2019

Ross was a personable and knowledgeable guide. He wanted to know what we were interested in and focused on those things. An added benefit was his love for the Portland food scene. We walked by many of his favorites and he gave us menu suggestions based on our “must haves” while in Portland. We covered about 2 miles at a nice pace.

Response from Host

Nov 2019

We are glad to hear that you had a great time on the tour with Ross. He is a pro, and always strives to customize his tours just enough to the interests of his guests. Thank you for the five stars. We appreciate it! Pam