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Downtown Bath, Maine and The City of Ships Walking Tour

Downtown Bath, Maine and The City of Ships Walking Tour

Overview

History Awaits! This fun and fascinating tour focuses on the past 400+ years of the historic and quaint downtown of Bath, Maine, the fifth largest port in America during its 19th century heyday. Learn Bath's story by walking among the charming period buildings, hearing unique stories, and uncovering hidden gems. Led by an educator, this perfectly paced, small group tour is designed for those who love history and offers something for everyone, including lots of laughs. You will leave with a new appreciation for Bath, local and American history, plus tips and recommendations for other local attractions in Midcoast Maine!

City: Maine

Sun 06 Apr

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Starting at $30.00

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Sun 06 Apr

Starting at $30.00

Make a reservation

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What's Included

Attention to the safety and comfort of each participant

Guided, small group tour

Recommendations on how to enjoy the rest of your visit to the area

Additional Info

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Suitable for all physical fitness levels

What To Expect

Maine's First Ship

A replica of the Virginia, a pinnace built by the 1607 Popham colonists - the first recorded British shipbuilding.

Winter Street Center

A masterpiece of gothic New England church architecture, built in 1843.

Maine Maritime Museum

This experience is the perfect complement to a visit to Maine Maritime Museum, which is about 1 mile from downtown Bath.

Kennebec River

This experience starts on the shores of the Kennebec River, the second largest river in Maine, and a global center of wooden shipbuilding in the 19th century.

Linwood E Temple Waterfront Park

A beautiful, tree filled park with expansive views of the Kennebec River, plenty of shade and places to sit.

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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 (32)

Wanderer564766

Oct 2024

The Bath Walking Tour with Meg was fantastic. We learned about the history and present day Bath and the surrounding area through Meg's interesting and entertaining stories. She brought the city to life for us. Highly recommend this tour.

Response from Host

Oct 2024

Thank you so much for touring with me and your kind review! I truly appreciate it.

G459NIlindaj

Sep 2024

My husband and I had a wonderful time learning about the history of the region from Meg. She is a wealth of knowledge and has a way of bringing Bath history to life. So glad we spent this time with Meg!

Response from Host

Oct 2024

Thank you for your review! History makes the present more meaningful, for sure!

Darcy S

Sep 2024

This tour was even better than expected! I was so intrigued by combining a walking tour with a boat tour to really see Bath from multiple angles and this tour did not disappoint! First of all booking the outing was so easy… they’re very informative and want to ensure you are prepared & enjoy yourselves. Meg is so engaging and full of interesting details about Bath, such a great tour. Rick ensured to slow down or stop anywhere there was something of interest to see or discuss - what a fun way to see the area and enjoy the Kennebec. Highly recommended!

Response from Host

Oct 2024

Thank you Darcy! We loved offering the combo boat/walking tour this season - thank you for helping us spread the word! I think seeing Bath from the water is a MUST if you truly want to understand Maine history. You are a great ambassador for Bath!