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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

Wed 09 Apr

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Starting at $30.00

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Wed 09 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)

debbiecU5800QZ

May 2024

I rarely write reviews, but had to for this walking historical Bath tour. When we first met Meg, she asked our group of six friends if we all enjoyed or followed history. We all shrugged our shoulders "well sorta, maybe but not since high school". Now - we are all eager to learn more about the history of old cities. The tour was incredible. Meg was enthusiastic about sharing her wealth of knowledge. She took us to explore different sites of historical events and architecture. Meg made personal connections with everyone in our group so we all were engaged. If anyone thinks a history tour is boring - think again. Truly, this tour was the highlight of our trip to Maine's northeast coast. Thanks Meg!

G3452EEsusanw

May 2024

My friends and I went on the Bath Historical Walking Tour with Meg last week. It was a beautiful day and Meg gave us an incredible tour of the city. She is inspiring, fun, energetic, introspective, sensitive to our needs and pointed out specific details that we would never have learned without her expertise. There is just no way to sight see alone without the background history of what this town provides. She also gave us great information about the loyal community of stores and great places to eat. I loved every minute!

Jdarmanian

May 2024

We signed up for the tour to learn more about the beautiful, coastal town of Bath. Megan did a great job on focusing on the history, interesting tidbits, and architecture design. She is delightful and very knowledgeable about the area, including lots of pictures from earlier days. She loves Bath and it comes across in how she presents this tour. Definitely a don’t miss!

Response from Host

May 2024

Thank you so much for your generous review and touring Bath, Maine with me!